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Hathaway Preserve

Open to the publicPreserve · Kingston, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026
Right now

A 77-acre mature pine-oak forest along Spring Brook and a 1.2-mile stretch of the Jones River off Wapping Road (Route 106), with 2 miles of established trail including a Bay Circuit Trail segment and remnants of a 1700s sawmill.

What to expect

Trails
2 miles of established trail along Spring Brook and the Jones River, easy to medium, with four bridges and a boardwalk
Dogs
No dog may be in any public place, or on any land or way in Kingston, unless it is on a leash or an effective tether designed for dogs and under the control of its owner or keeper.
Hours
Kingston conservation land is open to the public from sunrise to sunset.
Accessibility
No ADA access
Managed by
Town of Kingston Conservation Department 781-585-0517 · Website

What's here

Not here

No restrooms

Common questions

Is Hathaway Preserve open today?
Hathaway Preserve is a public preserve in Kingston, MA. Posted hours: Kingston conservation land is open to the public from sunrise to sunset..
How long and hard are the trails?
About 2 miles, easy to medium, crossing four bridges and a boardwalk along Spring Brook and the Jones River.
Can I bring my dog to Hathaway Preserve?
No dog may be in any public place, or on any land or way in Kingston, unless it is on a leash or an effective tether designed for dogs and under the control of its owner or keeper.
Is Hathaway Preserve wheelchair accessible?
No ADA access
What rules should I know at Hathaway Preserve?
Wear bright orange during hunting season if hiking off-trail.

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.