Arcadia Management Area – Breakheart Pond loop from Midway Parking

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Rhode Island

South County

Arcadia Management Area – Breakheart Pond loop from Midway Parking

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Arcadia Management Area – Breakheart Pond loop from Midway Parking

02:52

37.0km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

Tips

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Arcadia Management Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.15 km

Forest Trail in Arcadia Management Area

Highlight • Trail

Arcadia is by far the largest recreation area in Rhode Island. Whether you like hiking, mountain biking, fishing, paddling, or even horseback riding, you can pursue all of these hobbies here. The numerous idyllic ponds offer beautiful sandy beaches and there are also a number of campgrounds.

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3.18 km

Arcadia Management Area

Highlight • Forest

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21.7 km

Breakheart Pond

Highlight • Lake

Breakheart Pond is a small reservoir in the Arcadia State Management Area that is right next to a major trailhead. There is a singletrack trail that hugs the banks of the pond and creates a popular loop. There are a lot of other popular trails with more hills and forest scenes that connect to the path circling the pond (aka, Hicks Trail).

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22.9 km

Frosty Hollow Pond

Highlight • Lake

This is a great spot for families, as Frosty Hollow Pond is a kids-only, trout-stocked pond. There's a parking area next to it, and it can also be a nice place to sit by the pond while having a snack.

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27.3 km

Tomaquag Indian Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a great place to understand and learn more about the history and culture of the Indigenous People of the Dawnland. The museum was established in 1958, and here you'll find a unique collection of thousands of interesting objects. You can visit them on Wednesdays or Saturdays.
For more information about the museum and visits, you can check: tomaquagmuseum.org

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37.0 km

End point

Parking

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