South Shore TrailsBay Farm Trails
Located in Kingston, Bay Farm Trails is a 80 acre property showcasing historic significance. This trail system accommodates hiking, birding, and fishing. The acerage is comprised of land owned by…
Kingston
18 trails
Jones River watershed town
Jones River Watershed Association
Kingston is shaped by the Jones River, running from Silver Lake to Kingston Bay, and is home to the Jones River Watershed Association, working to protect the river since 1985.
Landscape
The Jones River runs about 7.5 miles through Kingston, draining roughly 30 square miles from its source at Silver Lake to Kingston Bay.
Conservation
The Jones River Watershed Association, founded in 1985, works to protect and restore the Jones River and Cape Cod Bay. Wildlands Trust also holds property in town, including the Nook Preserve near the mouth of the tidal Jones River.
History
Kingston was founded by Major John Bradford, who named it in honor of King George II. Jones River Landing, a boatyard on the river, has operated continuously since the early 1700s.
Useful Links
- Jones River Watershed Association
- https://jonesriver.org
- Jones River Village Historical Society
- https://www.jrvhs.org
18 trails in Kingston
Blackwater Memorial Forest
Located in Kingston, Blackwater Memorial Forest is a 46 acre property with natural wetland habitats. This trail system is perfect for hiking. Trails lead from a gravel parking area on…
Camp Nekon
Located in Kingston, Camp Nekon is a 240 acre property featuring scenic pond views. The 2 mile trail accommodates hiking, biking, and kayaking. It offers direct access into the adjoining…
Carter Preserve
Located in Kingston, Carter Preserve is a 18 acre property with natural wetland habitats. The 1 mile trail is perfect for hiking. Also known as Carter Bog, it is named…
Cranberry Watershed Preserve
Cranberry Watershed Preserve is a 225 acre property along scenic waterways. This trail system is perfect for hiking. This large property area contributes greatly to the Jones River Watershed. A…
Gray’s Beach
Located in Kingston, Gray’s Beach is a 5 acre property. This trail system offers a pleasant recreational experience. 5-acre town park with a small sandy beach on Kingston Bay and…
Hathaway Preserve
Located in Kingston, Hathaway Preserve is a 77 acre property featuring scenic pond views. The 2 mile trail is ideal for hiking and swimming. The access road may not be…
John Howland Home Site + Kingston Shores Woodland
Located in Kingston, John Howland Home Site + Kingston Shores Woodlandthrough beautiful woodland. The 0. 15 mile trail is perfect for hiking. 15-mile trail through light forest down to Howlands…
Jones River Landing
Located in Kingston, Jones River Landingalong scenic waterways. This trail system offers a pleasant recreational experience. It sits just upstream of the Kingston Town Pier (also known as Ah-De-Nah, "a…
Marshall Joyce Wildlife Sanctuary
Located in Kingston, Marshall Joyce Wildlife Sanctuarywith natural wetland habitats. This trail system is perfect for hiking. There is no dedicated parking here -- the closest is a short walk…
Muddy Pond Wilderness Preserve
Located in Kingston, Muddy Pond Wilderness Preserve is a 322 acre property featuring scenic pond views. The 2. 8 mile trail is perfect for hiking. 8 miles of woodland trails…
Mulliken’s Landing
Located in Kingston, Mulliken’s Landingwith natural wetland habitats. This trail system is perfect for hiking. From the parking lot, the trail passes through a small, shady woodland grove of sumac,…
Patuxet Park
Located in Kingston, Patuxet Park is a 24 acre property featuring scenic pond views. This trail system offers a pleasant recreational experience. Located next to Smelt Brook and Foundry Pond…
Sampson Park & Faunce Memorial Forest
Located in Kingston, Sampson Park & Faunce Memorial Forest is a 200 acre property along scenic waterways. This trail system is ideal for hiking and swimming. There are three certified…
Silver Lake Sanctuary
Located in Kingston, Silver Lake Sanctuary is a 100 acre property featuring scenic pond views. This trail system offers a pleasant recreational experience. The lake is a 640 acre pond.…
Stewart/Person Preserve
Located in Kingston, Stewart/Person Preserve is a 27 acre property featuring scenic pond views. This trail system is perfect for hiking. The dam that holds the pond in place is…
The Nook Preserve
The Nook Preserve is a 5 acre property with natural wetland habitats. This trail system is perfect for hiking. 5-acre Wildlands Trust property close to the mouth of the tidal…
Three Rivers Basin
Located in Kingston, Three Rivers Basin is a 29 acre property with natural wetland habitats. This trail system offers a pleasant recreational experience. It is permanently protected and open for…