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Sachuest Point and Flint Point Loop Trail via Ocean View and Observation Platform in Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge

The Sachuest Point and Flint Point Loop Trail offers a serene coastal hiking experience, perfect for spotting seabirds, sweeping ocean views, and seasonal wildflowers. The Ocean View Loop provides panoramas of the Atlantic, with frequent sightings of seals resting on rocky outcrops and surfers near Second Beach, while Flint Point Loop features salt marsh boardwalks and the chance to see ospreys in flight. These flat, accessible paths make it easy for visitors of all ages to enjoy a leisurely day immersed in natural beauty, capped with visits to observation platforms for birdwatching and shoreline photography. #Hiking #Loop #Sea #Atlantic #Ocean #Coast #Beach #Nature

  • Distance: 2.6 mi
  • Elevation gain: 75 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 26 ft
  • Elevation loss: 75 ft
  • Minimum elevation: -7 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 40 s
  • Moving speed: 2.6 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.9 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 5 m
  • Global speed: 2.4 mph

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About this trail

Name: Sachuest Point and Flint Point Loop Trail via Ocean View and Observation Platform in Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States (41.47965 -71.24366)

End: Sachuest Point Road, Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States (41.47968 -71.24344)

Coordinates: 41.47273 -71.24748 41.48616 -71.23746

Topography: Newport County topographic map, elevation, terrain

Gear up for your next adventure:

🔦LED Headlamp - Bright and durable LED headlamp for night navigation
🪄Magnetic Compass - Accurate compass for navigation
Backpacking Tents - Weight-optimized shelters for multi-day topographic surveys
🧭Hiking Compass - Precision compass for reliable navigation in the wilderness
🪓Survival Multi‑Tool - Versatile tool for camp and trail tasks

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