Clay Head Nature Trail
A nature trail along the colorful clay cliffs in the northeast of the island, linking a network of woodland paths nicknamed 'the Maze,' with views over the beach and the sea.
The Clay Head Trail starts from a small path off Corn Neck Road and crosses scrub and wetland for about 1.6 km to the seaside clay bluffs. The cliff faces show bands of red, yellow and grey, and you can descend to the stony beach below. A large network of crisscrossing small paths branches off the trail. Locals call it 'the Maze,' and it is ideal for slow exploration. This is an important stopover for migratory birds on the U.S. East Coast, and birdwatchers gather here in autumn. The trail is free, with no facilities, and you should watch out for ticks.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Block Island Historical Society
- Crescent Beach
- Block Island North Light & Sandy Point
- Great Salt Pond & New Harbor
- Old Harbor
- Abrams Animal Farm
- Block Island Southeast Light
- Mohegan Bluffs