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Rhode Island Trials Club
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Arcadia Management Area |
| Last Known Status | Open (Open To Members Only) |
The Rhode Island Trials Club is under temporary agreement with the Department of Environmental Management. This club provides access to about 900 acres within the Arcadia Management Area for observed trials events and practice.
Membership is required and there are no true motorcycle or ATV trails within this forest. The terrain mainly consists of ledges, rocky creeks plus steep and narrow climbs.
Nearby Pachaug State Forest offers about 58 miles of marked trails that are open to street legal and licensed motorcycle riders.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | trials motorcycles only |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (Unknown) |
| Entry | (Unknown) |
| Riding | (Unknown) |
| Camping | (Unknown) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Exeter, RI | ||
| From: Exeter, RI
1) Take I-95 North to Exit 5A 2) Turn right (east) off the exit ramp on SR-102, continue .4 miles 3) Turn right (south) on SR-3, continue 1.25 miles 4) Turn right (west) on SR-165, continue 5.2 miles 5) Turn right (north) on Escoheag Hill Road, follow yellow signs to club house. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Rhode Island Trials Club Escoheag Hill Road Exeter, RI 02822 leooshea@charter.net trialsbill@verizon.net www.ritrialsclub.com |
| Contact Info | Arcadia Management Area 260 Arcadia Road Hope Valley, RI 02823 (401) 539-2356 dem.riparks@dem.ri.gov www.riparks.com |
Rhode Island Trials Club Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 12/22/2019 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 900 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 150 to 400 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Richmond Gas & Convenience (401) 539-2583 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Richmond Gas & Convenience (401) 539-2583 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (N) | Oak Embers Campground (401) 397-4042 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (N) | Oak Embers Campground (401) 397-4042 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (N) | Oak Embers Campground (401) 397-4042 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Legrand G. Reynolds Horsemen's Camping Area (401) 539-2356 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (E) | LC Mart (401) 667-7664 |
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