Cliff Walk

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About the Cliff Walk

Winding its way along the eastern shore of Aquidneck Island, the Cliff Walk is world famous as a public access walk that combines the natural beauty of Newport's shoreline with the architectural history of the city's Gilded Age. Wildflowers, birds, and geology all add to this delightful walk.
 

Amenities 

Benches and public access points can be found across the trail.
Public restrooms are located at Narragansett Avenue and are open seasonally during daylight hours.
Water Stations for both pets and people are available seasonally at Narragansett Avenue/Forty Steps

A National Recreation Trail

The National Trust for Historic Preservation protects and celebrates America's diverse history.  Connect with the history around you here 

What makes Cliff Walk unique is that it is a National Recreation Trail in a National Historic District. In 1975 the walk was designated as a National Recreation Trail... the 65th in the nation and first in New England. The walk runs 3.5 miles and about two-thirds of the walk is in easy walking condition. 

In the spring of 2015, sixteen (16) QR code trail markers were installed at significant locations along the walk that provide information on the gilded age mansions as well as geographic and geological features.  The signs are intended to provide interpretive information on the walk while limiting sign pollution.  Each point of interest features a QR code and an URL that can be scanned or entered on a smart phone.