Brenton Point State Park This easy hiking area features a 1.1-mile loop trailwithinan 89-acre park on the former grounds of one of Newport’s grandest estates, ideal for hiking and enjoying majestic ocean views. The park affords one of the most commanding views on the East Coast, located where Narragansett Bay meets the Atlantic. Key highlights includethe striking Portuguese Discovery Monument, a tribute to navigators, historic structures from its past use as a coastal defense, and a popular annual Newport Kite Festival. The park offers bird watching and fishing opportunities, with scenic trail systems winding through grassy foreshore areas.