Gull Rock Tunnel to Rough Point Bridge

      The true Cliff Walk "Adventure" begins shortly after you pass through the second, short tunnel at Gull Rock.

      When you reach the Rough Point Bridge you have completed the "rough" part. Rough Point was named after what it is. Enjoy a couple of minutes on the bridge to watch the waves crash below.

      Walkers should remember that Cliff Walk is on private property of the waterfront land owners; you are not quite "invited" guests. You explore these parts of the Walk pretty much at your own risk.

      This is especially evident in the area from Gull Rock Tunnel to Ledge Rd.

      Landward fences range from eight to 12 ft. high, and all the gates are padlocked.


      There are no quickly accessible emergency exits on this section of the Walk.

      Indeed, emergency crews have to trek in from either Marine Ave. or Ledge Rd. if you break or seriously twist an ankle or knee. Then they can radio in your position and may be able to get you out through a locked gate hundreds of yards away ... with luck.

      While the northern end of Cliff Walk has received millions of dollars of renovations over the past 30 years, this area has been battered by 12 serious hurricanes over the last century. This section of sea wall at Miramar [below] is just one good storm away from collapse.


      Still, despite the condition of some segments, thousands of people complete the Cliff Walk trek each year. Just be careful, and read these cautions below!


The Top Ten List for Cliff Walk "Adventurers"
1. Wear good traction, strong athletic shoes. Leather-soled shoes are not recommended.

2. This is not a handicapped accessible area. Indeed, small children will require serious attention. This is not stroller or carriage territory!


3. If you wear bifocals or trifocals ... make sure you are using the right lens to be sure of where you are stepping. In bright sun, with same color rocks, you can easily miss a 9 in. step.

4. If you are not comfortable walking along the top of a two-foot wide rock and cement wall with a 10 ft. drop on one side, turn back.

5. Concentrate on your footing while moving. Stop often to enjoy the view ... but make sure every time you make a step, you know where your foot is going to land.

6. If it's a hot day, take a bottle of water.

7. Don't rush this part of the walk. A mile over loose and broken rocks can safely be covered in 45 minutes or more.

8. If you can't make at least an 12 in. step, you will have to be quite resourceful in getting through some rocky areas.

9. Don't attempt this part of the Walk alone.

10. Avoid this part of the Walk if the rocks are wet from rain or dew.
Cliff Walk: Table of Contents
    Cliff Walk History
    North Map and 360 Panoramas
    South Map and 360 Panoramas
1. The Start at Memorial Boulevard
2. The Forty Steps at Narragansett Ave.
3. Salve Regina University/Breakers
4. Ruggles Avenue to the Studio
5. The Studio to the Tea House and Tunnels
6. The Tunnel to the Bridge
7. The Bridge to Ledge Road
8. Ledge Road to the End at Bellevue Ave.
    Cliff Walk Home Page



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