A different experience.Enjoyable ride on the rail bikesDid the northern 6 mile route.There were some views of Narragansett bay, but also lots of just trees. It might be better once all the leaves fall if they are open that late in the season.There are two versions of the bikes a two-person version and a four-person version. But if you have groups larger than four they can connect as many as needed to accommodate your group size.Members of their crew clean up each bike before the groups go out.Masks are required while waiting to start your self guided tour and on the bus ride back (if a bus ride is part of the return) but you are free to bicycle without masks as only people in your group will be with you.

5 star for the experience and view. Definitely different. My husband and I did the one at 5:30. I would recommend to do an earlier one just because on the way back you really do not see anything. It was kind of “spooky”. Would recommend for the experience.

Here are some tips for a great experience: wear comfortable sneakers, bring sunglasses, make sure you eat a good breakfast, and use the bathroom before you go! (They have clean bathrooms!) We did this ride in under an hour. I saw a review that the bus was completely packed - which wasn’t the case for us. Every other row of seats had a “do not sit” sign. Overall a very clean experience. In the beginning it was a little chilly, but after 15 minutes of pedaling, you can start to peel back some layers and enjoy the ride.

Great fun! Staff was helpful and pleasant! Small fire pits set up at picnic area at halfway stop. Beautiful views. I want to do this again.

After reading the social distancing regulations that Rail Explorers were requiring, I felt comfortable booking a ride for myself and my spouse. When we got there, we were seated comfortably at outdoor seating that was very much socially distanced from one another.It seemed that they were following the guidelines set forth and shared on their website, until it was time to get to the bikes. One aspect of the rail explorers (for the Southern route) is that we had to ride a bus to get to the area of the railroad where the bikes were located. The bus ended up being completely packed. Literally every single seat was filled. That was not mentioned on their website and moreover, they had a social distance seating chart on the bus that showed every other seat vacant. They were not following their own rules and there were several people who were pulling their mask down while on a packed bus.I added two photos, one showing the intended seating arrangement and one showing the crowded bus. I did blur faces to protect identities, but I would have definitely decided to NOT do the rail explorer if I had known that they were not following their own guidelines.

We did their NY location loved it and had to try their RI location. Due to COVID-19, only the lower loop is available till August 1st. Staff are so friendly, informative, and facility was clean and cozy! Not only was it fun for adults, but our kids (9 & 5) had a blast too!! The views were beautiful, after your 3 mile trek down the trails, you have a beautiful (approx. 20min) rest while everyone comes back and they turn the cars around. We will definitely be back to do the northern section.

Absolutely amazing! The experience was wonderful and the whole operation was held to extraordinary safety standards. People who were not keeping to expected distancing and safety requirements were gently reminded without appearing aggressively reprimanded.The ride was gorgeous and the water being next to you the whole time probably added to that. The wait at the turn around was pleasant and allowed time to watch people enjoy the water and converse with other explorers.I would definitely do this again. Well worth it.

This was worth the money. The scenery was great and long ride. It is good to do one time but I wouldn’t do it over and over.

Great family experience!All the staff took mask-wearing and other precautions seriously, as did all the guests. Ample space to social distancing, and clear signage all around. All the staff was very friendly and accommodating.The views were spectacular and the cars were easy to use. The ride itself is roughly 6 miles, and lasted roughly an hour. A comfortable air conditioned bus was waiting for us at the end so no waiting around at all.Since each seat has independent pedals, the kids didnt have to help propel if they didnt want to, and also wouldnt slow us down if they spun the pedals backward.Look forward to coming back in the future for sure!

It was a pretty fun experience! Got a bit scary in the middle of the ride because it was dark and couldnt really see what was in front of us haha. Riding back was quick though. Will definitely come back for the other route. Tonight we did the Southern Circuit route.

Had a great peddle on the tracks! Traveling along the beautiful waterway inlet of Newport Bay! The ride from Norwich Ct took us over the Jamestown and then Newport Bridge into Portmouth!! A must see for all!!! Great Midigating during this Covid concern. The young staff are very well trained and pleasant folks!! Great place to check out!!!

Highly recommend doing this. Was do much fun. The scenery was beautiful even on a cloudy night.

Great time. Very helpful staff. Beautiful views!

Relaxing activity for anyone who can enjoy a break from the normal routine. Scenic routes on a unique cart that doesn’t require much effort. We had the 4 person cart and I was able to move it with ease by myself. All of the staff were helpful and informative. We enjoyed the brunch tour!

I will definitely be returning. I would suggest 4 people of minor fitness level or 2 that can pedal for quite sometime. I would see about bringing foam seat cushions as it is a cart on rails. The view is great. I would recommend.

I had a wonderful time riding the night time southern trail and would love to do it again!

Staff was super friendly, the ride was so nice! With only two non-athletic people, pedaling was a *slight* struggle but we made it through and still had fun! We would definitely go back with a group of 4 next time. Theres bathrooms on site, which is a must for me.

What an amazing experience. You get to see view that you could only get from this vantage point. Well worth every penny

Me and my friend did the day trip it was literally like going to an old train track and walking around it. There is only one good view and it’s when you’re passing the water for 2 seconds other than that it’s an old train track covered in glass that rides behind peoples backyards in the woods. It get super boring after a while I had a totally different vision in my mind and we drove 4 hours from New York to do this

A fun time, something a little different. The north one way route is very picturesque. Its a 6 mile ride, but goes by pretty quickly. We finished in about an hour and 20 minutes. Staff are all very friendly. Definitely being a camera and a couple bottles of water. Consider bringing a stadium seat or cushion, the seats of the cart are a bit firm.

We had a perfect family day at Rail Explorers! It was super fun and the staff was very conscious about safety in regards to the carts and to Covid. I highly recommend the Southern route. It includes a fantastic spot to stop for a picnic lunch.

Had a great time here, views were beautiful. The distance between you and the cart in front/behind is very big so youre not always in contact with people, only when getting in and off. The staff are very conscientious and adhere to the safety protocols for Covid-19, made me feel safe to be there.

Beautiful!! I was slightly apprehensive about this trip as I am not fit... but this was amazing! The weather was a bit harsh, though... over 90 and the sun beating down. Nevertheless, we really enjoyed the approximately 30 minute cycle to the scenic picnic sight overlooking the ocean, and we especially enjoyed the mostly downhill ride back! Bear in mind that the way to the picnic area is a much hard ride than the way back... Id definitely do this again, though I personally would like to go in a cooler month or at sunset for a more enjoyable, less dehydrating ride. Well worth it!

So scenic! Fun, clean and attentive to COVID protocols, staff was friendly, brunch was nice. Would definitely come back!

Took the late afternoon trip. Was fantastic. At the halfway point we brought a nice picnic dinner and enjoyed the sunset. Then back to station.

It was a nice experience. Goes by much faster than you would think. Bug spray may be needed, and doing it when cloudy is the best if you dont want to get burn burned.

A lot of fun. Nice halfway break with camp fires. BYO smores!

The most amazing place ever I had so much fun. It is great for families or for just couples. Deffinatley gonna do this again.

So much fun! Went with a few friends. The view were beautiful even on the gloomy day.

Nice time with great views. Staff was very accommodating. Make sure to bring water with you, but carts move pretty smoothly. Definitely would recommend to others.

Good place for a date or family day trip. Beautiful views!

Very interesting experience. I went with 10 others for my wifes birthday. We had three 4 person bikes and rode down the rails towards the Naval Base in Newport.I didnt know we would be pedaling so that was a surprise. Rode for about 30-40 minutes then stopped for about 15 minutes while the crew flipped the bikes around for the return trip.We then rode back to the starting point.Not sure if I would return. Its kind of I did it once so I dont have to do it again like when I went bungee jumping 30 years ago.

This is just the perfect experience in this crazy covid times. I came with my fiancé and had a wonderful time. Wonderful scenery and gorgeous sunsets. A nice pause halfway through to finish watching the sunset by the Newport Bridge with your own little firepit. Extra special touch. I would highly recommend this to anyone and cant wait to do it again. The staff was extremely kind and pleasant to everyone here. Thanks again for a spectacular time.

I wish they expand this business to have a railroad in every state. Excellent family trip and exercise. Easy for all ages. Highly recommended.

Great experience even on the cold rainy day we went it was funand coldThey was well prepared with ponchos and umbrellas free hand warmers you had to pay for but it was still worth it

Omg me n bfs first time there. We loved it, fun to do cant wait till next time. N def. The 7:30pm is the one to go to.

If was a fun night out with the family, especially with everything thats going on with the world I kind of feel like a normal night out

Very unique experience for me it was something I’ve always wanted to do. This was also the last tour of the year that I went to so I got to enjoy it before the end of season came . It had beautiful scenery as your going through the railway. It is a little bit of a cardio workout as you have to pedal in order for the rail cart to move, but it was fun & it’s a nice change of pace when your upTo something very different. Will def come back again.

So much fun and so different! We did the lantern tour at night and the individual fire pits were awesome.

Wish it was longer, we did the brunch tour. I read some reviews about a shuttle but we never had to take one. Its really easy to peddle and the stop halfway through had coffee and food with 2 drink coupons. We had such a blast!

This was a fantastic experience! If you love to explore and see lots of new things in a short amount of time this is perfect!

We did the northern circuit tour and it was amazing!We had a blast and it was beautiful. Wish we could of stayed a bit longer in the break area but overall a good experience. Would love to do the southern circuit someday.

Do not expect staff to enforce mask policy.We went on Sunday, July 5. First, let me say that the ride itself was fine, nice views, and a novel outdoor experience. Normally, I would have rated it 4 stars. However, I have to dock a couple of stars for the fact that the mask policy was not observed.The social distancing protocols on the web site say, . . . all attendees are required to abide by each States Health Safety Mandates which includes wearing facial masks and remaining at least six feet apart. . . . Guests who do not follow these guidelines will receive one (1) warning before being asked to leave the premises. Sadly, it seems the staff has not been properly trained to deal with guests in these circumstances.Before we started, a staff member explained that masks are to be worn in the mask zones, including the start and end of the ride, but could be removed once we were on our way. Our group included a few guests who, while still sitting in their cart in the first mask zone, had their masks off, hanging around their necks. We were a couple of carts back and noticed. There were employees closer to them, and in front, so it must have been obvious to them, but none said a word.I discreetly asked a staff member to ask them to put their masks on while waiting. (I will call this employee S, as I dont wish to get anyone in particular in trouble.) S responded that most of the guests had masks on. I agreed that this was true, but they all were supposed to. S walked down the line of carts, by their general vicinity, and said to no one in particular that masks should be worn, in a conversational tone rather than a clear announcement. They were chatting amongst themselves, and I dont think they even heard S. This was disappointing, but I hoped someone else might speak up. We continued to pass by other employees on the way to the starting line, and none of them did. It was clear that the staff simply didnt feel comfortable about making a direct, polite request that guests should comply with the policies they had agreed to. I didnt feel at any personal risk, being far enough back, but what about other guests, and the people they come into contact with?The same thing held when we arrived at the turnaround point (this was the Southern Circuit -- the Northern Ramble is closed because they cant safely run a bus right now). Despite the Mask Zone sign at the platform, these peoples masks remained off, and no one even tried to remind them to follow the policy. We just kept our distance, found a cluster of Adirondack chairs, and enjoyed the view with a snack.For the way back, each party was called separately to board the carts, so that was good, though they passed close to the staff on the way. The rest of the ride was uneventful.Its unfortunate that the experience had to be marred by these concerns (any more than necessary, at least), and it leaves me with questions. Is the sensible policy there just to pacify potential guests? Did the people who wrote it not communicate it properly to staff? Does the staff feel awkward about making a polite request? Or do they fear that they will be called on to ask the guests to leave if they dont comply? This is not so much their fault as it is a management issue. Staff should be prepared with the wording and attitude they should use. Im sure almost all guests will comply if asked directly in a non-confrontational, matter-of-fact way. On the flip side, when other guests see that theres no enforcement, they may get more careless.All in all, I cant recommend this experience unless the social distancing policy is upheld as written. Rail Explorers is not taking enough care to live up to their social responsibility.

We had scheduled a ride a few weeks ago and were excited. The day before my daughter got a slight fever, below 100.4. Due to the pandemic, in an abundance of caution to prevent the spread, we called to explain the situation. Our only option was to reschedule for an additional 30%.I suspect this business has been impacted as have many others. I just cant endorse or support a business with practices that would benefit a family that would take a potentially sick child over a family trying to limit the spread in a state that is already seeing an uptick.So I would avoid them as most people I have talked to said they would have just gone rather than lost the money.

Celebrated my sisters 70th birthday hereStaff was great. Our weather was perfect. Beautiful views. Birthday girl got a free t shirt. It was a really fun time and completely doable by our over 50 group who are not athletic at all.

Great time... innovative idea. Friendly staff. Going through the intersection with the signal ringing and flashing is hilarious. The sunset on the evening ride is pretty awesome add to the experience

If you are ever in Rhode Island. You must take the opportunity to ride the Rail Explorers. Its full of excitement, awesome and it will be something you will remember for a longtime.

This was awesome! I would truly recommend but make sure your ready to be peddling for a while but it was worth the sight seeing and spending time with my husband doing it. The staff was AMAZING!!!!!! It was a reasonable price.

All four of us rode the southern rail route - 3 miles south, then back again, during one of their sunset rides. We had a great time cycling together, and enjoyed the roasted marshmallow snacks set up by Jonathan and the rest of the staff. We cant wait to tell people all about our experience riding the rails!

This was a very different, fun experience. 6 miles of easy pedaling, great, pleasant staff, and clean restrooms. The actual ride was relaxing, and enjoyable. Its not all great views during the 6 mile ride. There are some very nice views of the water, bridge, & nice homes but a good part of the ride is overgrown brush on both sides that obscure the water view or any view. But that was ok because I found I didnt really care about that as we were just relaxing with friends and chatting and getting an easy workout in a unique way. They do give you a little guide book which I wish we had paid more attention to while we were riding the rails because it wouldve answered some of the questions we were wondering about so do keep the booklet handy so you can check it. We will definitely go back again. Hopefully theyll be able to clear some of the overgrown brush on the water side at some point, that would be a great way to improve this experience.

My sister book this for her birthday and going into it I wasnt quite sure what to expect. In regards to exercise you do get a little but its the perfect amount. The trip along the coastline is amazing. Definitely worth trying.

Rail Explorer was a great unique experience. We went at the beginning of November, one of the last weekends they were open for the season. It did get a little cold while peddling back as expected as the sun had set but there were fires set up at check in and at the turn around point. Staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They do try to space out all the carts but we found during our trip it got congested quicker than we expected which seemed to make most of us go slower than average however I’m sure they have a tried and true method on how they order the carts. This didn’t bring down our experience though and I would definitely recommend including this activity during a visit or as a local

Such a fun time with the kids. We took the southern track and cannot wait to do the other one in the spring.

Had a great time riding the rails in portsmouth a couple days ago. Very senic area the weather was perfect. Definitely makes you use your legs. You should definitely try this place out.

Great concept. Nice 3 miles down to turn around point. Felt needs to be a bit longer for the $$$. We lucked out w cloudy day; otherwise would of been too hot an miserable to enjoy w/ sun beating down (no shade). Total time was less then 2 hrs

We went on the southern trip. We stopped halfway for smores and cocktails. The view was beautiful. It was a lot of fun and I will definitely be doing it again.

Awesome experience if you like biking and being surrounded by nature.

Great experience we did the northern route back to the station, we got to be the front tandem and had clear views for as far as you could see, the employees were all very helpful the check in lady made sure everyone got photos at the sign, the others helped with car/road crossings and photos as well...we wished we had remembered sunscreen but there was a large umbrella under the seats my husband was able to hold to held off some sun. This really is for anyone, very easy to pedal and almost no force at all.Oh and read the passport they give you....some of the markers are missing wish they would fix that but just read the next one and look for it.

We went for a friends birthday. A definite recommend

This is such a fun experience. Weve gone three times!

Oh my God if you have not done this you got to do this they have it in Rhode Island in New York and Las Vegas Google rail Explorer and get more information they have different hours we did the sunset and it was beautiful so much fun we are going back to do the Mimosa and the roasted marshmallows

This was a different experience. We did the lantern tour which leaves at 7:30 pm. There was only a limited amount of views, which were great at sunset. The rest of the trip was surrounded by tall brush. At the end of the first 3 miles they had a huge fire pit for Smores and tables to relax before turning around and heading back. Anyway, there are several different tours and I think they can also go in the opposite direction on the tracks also for a different experience. Most importantly... I was worried if this was going to be difficult to pedal and it wasnt at all. There were 4 of us and even if we werent all pedaling at once, it was a breeze. Very light and smooth. Anyone at any age can do this.

If your ever looking for something fun to do with the family this is one adventure you don’t want to miss out on. I have done this for 2 years now during the summer and looking forward to another in the summer of 2020. Its a fun outdoors activity and you get some leg work exercise at the same time. My kids love it.

Had a great time! We took our 1 yr old lab with us and she loved it!

Great time and experience! Staff was very friendly. Lots of great views during the ride.

Its great for all ages. If you can peddle a bike you can do this no problem. We did the evening ride. Great sunset. Beautiful ride. Ill be doing it again.

This was a great experience. It is worth going there and do the rail bikes. Although it is 6 miles, none of us had soreness.

Great activity to do with family, even if you live in the area! Beautiful views of Narragansett Bay. The bikes were easy to petal, very low work effort.

This is an exceptional experience that we are so lucky to have in Rhode Island. Of course, the views are spectacular. More than that, the guides are friendly and fun and very welcoming. The adventure is great for all ages, and most importantly it is fun! With several different circuits, you can have a unique experience each time you go.

Great experience. Pretty views and great crew.

Super fun family thing to do! Unique too. An easy ride with great views! The staff is great and will take nice pictures of your group at a timed spot. Worth the experience.

Our first visit was in 2018 and our second visit was this past weekend for the 4th of July. We had such a great time. We did the sunset ride and the trip was fantastic. My father has a slight leg handicap and cannot bend his legs more than 45 degrees; the staff, ahead of time, advised us that as long as we had two riders (pedaling) (on the quad), he could still enjoy himself.Thank you for making it possible for someone who couldnt ride for nearly 20 years to feel like he was riding again. Your staff is awesome, they followed all NYS protocol during the pandemic and safety was top priority. We cannot wait to come back again!

Social distancing was super easy. It was an awesome experience. Brunch was ok. Its was just muffins, danishes and canned mimosas. Not sure if that is because covid. My only recommendation is to offer something slightly healthy.

A unique experience and a fun time for any fitness level!

We had so much fun. I cant wait to do it again.

Wow, definitely fun for the whole family! It is something different that everyone will love. We had a great time and got some exercise in! Staff was so friendly and thorough, didnt miss a beat. Will definitely do it again.

A fun experience, well worth it. The staff worked hard to ensure an enjoyable time. The took pictures of us with the bridge in the background.

Family friendly. Upbeat people that run and guide it. Easy even if you are not fit. Beautiful scenery. Definitely would go again! And they had accomodations for me because I am of a bigger size than average :)

Absolutely awesome. Our entire family had a blast. The owners and staff are delightful - very accommodating and laid back. They went out of they way to allow our kids to help set everything up. We did the sunset ride, we had a gorgeous sunset, roasted marshmallows, and a fun ride. Cant wait to do it again.

Just do it! What an awesome experience! Staff are excellent and the views are fantastic! The rail cars are very easy to pedal. We did the 3mile trek (6miles total) and it was about 30min up, and 30min back with ~45min stop at the waterside picnic area, with a nice fire pit comphy Adirondack chairs to lounge in and enjoy the views.

Great time at Rail Explorers! The courteous staff made us feel welcomed right from the start. We were able to check in and found there were many activities to take part in while we waited to begin our journey! There was corn hole, oversized Dominos, picnic areas, and a gift shop to check out!We took our 6 mile ride and it was awesome! We stopped about 3/4 of the way and got a great view of the Mt. Hope Bridge and got a picture of us with it in the background! The ride was easy and not harsh on the knees. The experience was great fun and an enjoyable date!Only reason it is not 5 stars is that it was quite expensive for the outing ($75 for the tandem car, $125 for a quad car), and I wish we could have gone for longer! 6 miles was a breeze and felt like it went by way too quickly! Other then that, great crew and staff and excellent time riding the rails!

Great adventure. The staff was all super friendly. The cart is easy to pedal. The stop was great- beautiful views! Will go again!

Hi Yall,So you want to know more about Rail Explorers? Ok, in a nut shell. You ride and pedal rail bikes through some very interesting areas of the country. The one I did was the northern route in Newport RI. Beautiful scenery, Narragansett Bay is breathtaking, the homes you pass interesting, riding the rails is a great way to spend 90 min. Is it worth the money? Yes, absolutely. With one caveat. This experience is for people who are physically active. You dont have to be in great shape you just need to be relatively healthy with an active lifestyle. Me Im active but, my cardio is super bad and after two miles, (the northern route is six miles one way), I was cramping and winded. The southern route is three miles out and back. With a 15min break in the middle. I think I would have handled that better. Would I do it again? When Im in better shape, definitely yes! The staff is up front with you about what its like and they are very helpful. Great job guys!

Fun, outdoor activity during covid 19.

Did the Fireside Tour/Lantern Ride was a ton of fun. Each bike got their own Lantern to guide their way through the dark. At the midpoint we all sat around a fire and ate smores. Amazing experience, and next time I will be doing a daytime ride when the weather gets cooler to better appreciate the scenic views

Great time. Friendly staff, will definitely go back

Such a fun and unique thing to do in Newport! You pedal along at your own pace along a disused railway line, along a very scenic coastline. Perfect activity when the weather is warm and sunny.

Get experience should deffinetly do if you are ever in Portsmouth, Ri

Visited Rail Explorers during a bachelorette party and we had a great time! Loved being able to attach our cars to ride together. Bonfire with s’mores halfway through was a great scenic break. Bring snacks!

Mild workout, gorgeous day. Great staff. Air conditioned ride back.

We had a great time!!!! Definitely will do again.

This was really awesome. Definitely worth the trip. Its completely unique and a fun experience. A mixture of scenic tour with some physical activity and rail experienceMy only critique is the placement of people. They should really break up the group into interest (going faster or slowly strolling). Although I wanted the scenic view I really enjoy the thrill and wanted to go faster than average but was always blocked by people in front of us, which was a giant buzz kill.

Fun! You should try it. They could have added some snacks or something extra because the prices arent cheap. But, nevertheless, its a good workout and a fun activity.

Very cool...just not the best when its 95 degrees

It was raining hard, they didnt cancel the ride, we soaked so bad and now we got sick. I am absolutely upset that I spent 88 dollars on something that we had a miserable time and didnt enjoy!

Absolutely fun and relaxing despite having to pedal for 6 miles. A work out you didnt even noticed.

Great time. Staff was super cool.

Even in the rain thus was a fun ride through lovely scenery. I think we need to try it again on a sunny day.

Beautiful views, great service & premises!

Had a blast!! Definitely worth doing!!