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putathorkinit t1_jcowcrf wrote

For option 3 - from Providence, the Trestle Trail is only rideable from the Log Bridge Road/102 parking lot east. I also see the dotted section on Google Maps at the CT/RI border but can’t speak to that, but it does not connect to the Trestle Trail that (re)starts at Bridge Road. That said, riding 117 to connect the two (assuming the dotted line is rideable trail) is probably pretty okay - not much traffic out there. I really like the Trestle Trail, but will warn you it’s arrival in Providence is pretty abrupt and you’ll have to navigate angry traffic at the end.

For option 1 - The roads in Western RI are generally pretty rideable if you have a baseline comfort doing so (since you’re looking at a 90 mile day I assume you are). Obviously avoid the big ones like 44 and 6, but I’ve felt pretty safe on many of the smaller ones, and there are enough options it’s pretty easy to reroute if you find yourself on one that you aren’t loving. Once you get closer to Providence it gets worse, I generally try to come in on the (very short) Woonasquatucket River Greenway to make it a bit better.

No insight on Option 2.

Have fun! Sounds like a great adventure!

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GravitationalOno OP t1_jcp1z9c wrote

> the Trestle Trail is only rideable from the Log Bridge Road/102 parking lot east. I also see the dotted section on Google Maps at the CT/RI border but can’t speak to that, but it does not connect to the Trestle Trail that (re)starts at Bridge Road.

Thanks for this guidance! Strava Heat Map suggests I can connect on it through to the Moosup Valley Trail to the west, but I don't know what the conditions are, people might be taking dirt bikes out there.

I used Google Street View to see some points where the Moosup/Trestle crosses a main road, and they exist, but they look a little rough. These are also photos from 2012/2019 though.

https://goo.gl/maps/tEs7SBMKYB4kXcTs7

https://goo.gl/maps/bGSLdp9ESY6HSPw88

https://goo.gl/maps/UcFAorJKpzorqJybA

Related note: Do I have to worry about ticks on rough trails like this?

>That said, riding 117 to connect the two (assuming the dotted line is rideable trail) is probably pretty okay - not much traffic out there. I really like the Trestle Trail, but will warn you it’s arrival in Providence is pretty abrupt and you’ll have to navigate angry traffic at the end.

Thanks, angry traffic is not something I'm a big fan of!

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putathorkinit t1_jcptbi6 wrote

Oh maybe that connection is rideable based on those google maps pics! Where it comes into the paved part at the Log Bridge Road parking lot it's pretty rough (I remember gravel and mud) but I was also not that eager to go exploring so didn't pursue it. But it looks doable (and if Strava Heat Map suggest people do it that's even more evidence) and if it isn't you can connect by road on 117 without issue. You're making me want to go explore this!

As for ticks, I've never had issues. I mean it can't hurt to do a tick check at the end of the day but I have never found one on me unless I'm bushwhacking through the woods on foot.

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GravitationalOno OP t1_jcr2e89 wrote

>You're making me want to go explore this!

lol, report back! I'm glad this is turning into a team effort.

>As for ticks, I've never had issues. I mean it can't hurt to do a tick check at the end of the day but I have never found one on me unless I'm bushwhacking through the woods on foot.

Good to know! But Lyme disease is from Connecticut and I don't know how rough those "road closed", dotted line trails on Google are, so I'm especially wary. I also a ride a roadie with 700 x 27 tires, so I have to be open to the possibility of being on foot at some point if the trail turns too rough.

I suppose one day of Picardin use wouldn't be bad, just as a safeguard.

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UncleJimmee t1_jcp5uje wrote

yes you'll arrive by garfield, check out pointz app for bike friendly (or friendlier at least) routes through pvd.

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