6 miles | 1.5 hours
Enjoy a leisurely expedition along 6 miles of spectacular coastline, passing through waterfront estates, golf courses, and the Audubon Society Nature Preserve. One way tour with shuttle bus pickup.
Tandem Explorer from $99 (2 riders @ $48.50pp)
Quad Explorer from $190 (4 riders @ $47.50pp)
6 miles | 1.5 hours
Pedal through the coastal woodlands of Aquidneck Island and enjoy the exclusive picnic area overlooking Narragansett Bay on this 6 mile round trip.
Tandem Explorer from $99 (2 riders @ $48.50pp)
Quad Explorer from $190 (4 riders @ $47.50pp)
6 miles | 2 hours
Ride the Southern Circuit to brunch at the exclusive Bayside Station picnic area overlooking Narragansett Bay. Tour includes Mimosas, Bloody-Marys, freshly baked pastries, coffee, and more.
Tandem Explorer from $145 (2 riders @ $72.50pp)
Quad Explorer from $270 (4 riders @ $67.50pp)
6 miles | 1.5 hours
Enjoy the Southern Circuit as the sun sets over Narragansett Bay. Relax at Bayside Station and then pedal back as the twilight deepens.
Tandem Explorer from $110 (2 riders @ $55.00pp)
Quad Explorer from $205 (4 riders @ $51.25pp)
6 miles | 1.5 hours
Enjoy the Southern Circuit at twilight! Features private fire pits and complimentary s’mores.
Tandem Explorer from $110 (2 riders @ $55.00pp)
Quad Explorer from $205 (4 riders @ $51.25pp)
6 miles | 1.5 hours
Experience the Southern Circuit after dark, with personal lanterns and the moonlight to guide your way. Cozy up with a personal fire pit and enjoy complimentary s’mores at the exclusive Bayside Station
Tandem Explorer from $110 (2 riders @ $55.00pp)
Quad Explorer from $205 (4 riders @ $51.25pp)
2 hours
Ride the Southern Circuit with special guest, STITCH! Dance, take photos, and enjoy a bayside picnic at our exclusive waterfront stop before pedaling back to the station.
Tandem Explorer from $115 (2 riders @ $57.50pp)
Quad Explorer from $210 (4 riders @ $52.50pp)
2 Hours
Ride the Southern Circuit with special guest, SPIDER-MAN! Dance, take photos, and enjoy a bayside picnic at our exclusive waterfront stop before pedaling back to the station.
Tandem Explorer from $115 (2 riders @ $57.50pp)
Quad Explorer from $210 (4 riders @ $52.50pp)
2 hours
Ride the Southern Circuit with special guest, BLUEY! Dance, take photos, and enjoy a bayside picnic at our exclusive waterfront stop before pedaling back to the station.
Tandem Explorer from $115 (2 riders @ $57.50pp)
Quad Explorer from $210 (4 riders @ $52.50pp)
6 miles | 2 hours
Celebrate Halloween on the Southern Circuit after dark — costumes encouraged! Warm up at Bayside Station with hot cider, apple cider donuts, and fireside s'mores. One night only, October 30th at 7:30 pm.
Tandem Explorer from $125 (2 riders @ $62.50pp)
Quad Explorer from $225 (4 riders @ $56.25pp)
6 miles | 2 hours
Trick or treat along the Southern Circuit after dark! Relax by the fire at Bayside Station with hot cider and fireside s'mores before lantern-lit pedal back. October 23rd at 5:30 pm. Costumes encouraged!
Tandem Explorer from $120 (2 riders @ $60.00pp)
Quad Explorer from $215 (4 riders @ $53.75pp)
6 miles | 2 hours
Available by request only. Please contact hannah@railexplorers.net with private tour inquiries.
The Southern Circuit begins at the Rail Explorers Depot at Portsmouth Grove Station.
You'll pedal south past historic Weaver Cove, where in 1776 an armada of the British Navy anchored and prepared for invasion.
Take in beautiful water views, sea breezes, and look out for osprey nests along the way.
The turnaround point is Bayside Station, the exclusive waterfront picnic area featuring Rail Explorers' signature red adirondack chairs, fire pits and spectacular panoramic views over Narragansett Bay.
Bring a snack and drinks to enjoy before pedalling back to the depot.
South
Tours: Southern Circuit, Sunset Tour, Brunch Tour, Fireside Tour, Lantern Ride, Fireside Costume Ride, Track or Treat, Private Southern Circuit
Total Distance: 6 miles
Duration: 1.5 hours
The Southern Circuit begins at the Rail Explorers Depot at Portsmouth Grove Station.
You'll pedal south past historic Weaver Cove, where in 1776 an armada of the British Navy anchored and prepared for invasion.
Take in beautiful water views, sea breezes, and look out for osprey nests along the way.
The turnaround point is Bayside Station, the exclusive waterfront picnic area featuring Rail Explorers' signature red adirondack chairs, fire pits and spectacular panoramic views over Narragansett Bay.
Bring a snack and drinks to enjoy before pedalling back to the depot.
The Northern Ramble explorers 6 miles of Aquidneck Island's coast between Portsmouth Grove Station and Hummocks Station.
You'll pedal through private waterfront estates, 2 golf courses, and coastal woodlands. Look out for the topiary animals as you pass the Newport Preservation Society Topiary Gardens. Osprey are often seen as you travel through and the waterfront Audubon Society Nature Preserve.
Many of these unique perspectives are only accesible from the railroad.
The Northern Ramble tour is a one way railbike ride and a shuttle bus.
The Northern Ramble does not feature the midway picnic area accessed on the Southern Circuit tours.
North
Tours: Northern Ramble
Total Distance: 6 miles
Duration: 2 hours
The Northern Ramble explorers 6 miles of Aquidneck Island's coast between Portsmouth Grove Station and Hummocks Station.
You'll pedal through private waterfront estates, 2 golf courses, and coastal woodlands. Look out for the topiary animals as you pass the Newport Preservation Society Topiary Gardens. Osprey are often seen as you travel through and the waterfront Audubon Society Nature Preserve.
Many of these unique perspectives are only accesible from the railroad.
The Northern Ramble tour is a one way railbike ride and a shuttle bus.
The Northern Ramble does not feature the midway picnic area accessed on the Southern Circuit tours.
Rail Explorers follows the route that was once part of the Old Colony Railroad. The Newport line opened on February 1, 1864.
Passenger service reached an all time high during the summers of 1912 and 1913, when twenty-four trains per day ran along these rails.
Passenger service ended in 1938, but freight trains continued to run on these rails until the Sakonnet River Bridge was damaged in 1980. The rails are now owned by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.
Today Rail Explorers is proud to join the Newport & Narragansett Bay Railroad to once again welcome locals and visitors to ride these scenic and historic rails.
Rail Explorers got its moment in the spotlight on Bravo's Real Housewives of Rhode Island! In Season 1, Episode 4 — "De-Railed Divas" — the cast took to the tracks for a railbiking adventure.
Newport's go-to parasailing experience, with breathtaking views over Narragansett Bay. Show your Rail Explorers wristband and soar for 10% off — the perfect way to keep the adventure going.
A beloved local scoop shop with 25+ homemade flavors to choose from. Show your Rail Explorers wristband and score a free topping on any cup or cone. The perfect finish to a day on the rails!