Kings Reserve Conservation Area is a 14-acre woodland with no dedicated parking, crossed by the mile-long Walt Whitman Trail that connects Flat Hills Road east to the Robert Frost Trail near Atkins Reservoir. It's best treated as a through-trail segment rather than a standalone destination.
What to expect
Trails
Walt Whitman Trail, about 1 mile, running from Flat Hills Road east to the Robert Frost Trail south of Atkins Reservoir; connects to Cider Mill Pond…
Dogs
Amherst prohibits any unleashed dog in a public park, playground, recreational field, school ground during school use, or the downtown business areas.
Managed by
Town of Amherst Conservation Commission
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
There's no dedicated lot; access is on foot from Flat Hills Road via the Walt Whitman Trail.
Is there an entry fee at Kings Reserve Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Kings Reserve Conservation Area?
Amherst prohibits any unleashed dog in a public park, playground, recreational field, school ground during school use, or the downtown business areas.
What rules should I know at Kings Reserve Conservation Area?
Hunting is closed here (not among the six Amherst conservation areas where hunting is permitted).