John Howland Home Site + Kingston Shores Woodland

Moderate Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views

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 Spring, and the Wildlands Trust's Nook Preserve sits just to the north for anyone wanting to extend the walk. Visitors particularly enjoy this destination during spring wildflowers season. Also explore Carter Preserve and Muddy Pond Wilderness Preserve, other trails in Kingston. Try Carter Preserve for a similar trail experience featuring woods.

More Info

NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/john-howland-home-site/
kingstonma.gov: https://www.kingstonma.gov/600/Conservation-Properties-Trail-Maps
kingstonma.gov: https://kingstonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5382/Guide-to-Open-Space-in-Kingston-PDF

Trail Map (PDF) Get directions

Town	Kingston
Managed by	Town
Size	21.5 acres
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	No
Difficulty	Moderate
Waterbody	Jones River
Cost	Free

Parking

Limited roadside parking.

Facilities

Interpretive signage, memorials, footbridge

← Back to all trails