Foster, Rhode Island: Highest Point in Rhode Island
Jerimoth Hill is 812 ft. high, Rhode Island's highest point. A cantankerous property owner once made this small protuberance a no trespassing zone -- but visits are now welcomed.
- Address:
- Hartford Pike, Foster, RI
- Directions:
- I-395 exit 93 in Connecticut. Hwy 101/Hartford Pike east 5.5 miles. On the south side, look for the small sign to the trail.
- Hours:
- Daily 8 am - 6 pm Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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Incredibly disappointing!
[Lisa Schultz, 08/18/2015]
A bit underwhelming to say the least.
[Lisa Schultz, 06/18/2015]
"Highpointers" are people who like to visit geographic high points, such as those of individual states. Although the highest point in Rhode Island -- Jerimoth Hill -- is a mere 812 feet above the sea, it was for years considered the most difficult to visit, a far greater challenge than even Mt. McKinley in Alaska. This was because the man who owned the only access to Jerimoth Hill -- his driveway -- was, frankly, sick of all the highpointers. Signs were posted, motion sensors were installed, threats were issued, violence was reportedly used. U.S. highpointers seemed doomed to forever have an empty check-box next to Rhode Island.
There is a "Jerimoth Hill: State's Highest Point" sign out on the road, but this is not the actual highest point, and therefore unacceptable to dedicated highpointers.
Happily, the property was sold to a more understanding owner in 2005. A path to the highest point -- a small rock outcrop -- has been created. Although it is still private property, it is now open on weekends from 8 to 3.
[RoadsideAmerica.com Team, 02/10/2007]Sept. 2014: Photo added.
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