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Crawley Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in West Kingston, Rhode Island · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Crawley Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Natural area featuring forested trails, a bench with a view, and cascades along Sandy Brook.
What runners say about Crawley Preserve
“A beautiful preserve with three relatively quick hiking trails (each about a mile long).”
“The trails are well marked and a little more hilly than others in the area.”
Rocky trail (easy) with some gradation and tree roots on path but overall very easy. Peaceful walk in the woods with my dog
Nice place for a short hike. It's on a hillside, so a little more challenging than some of the other Nature Conservancy Preserves.
A beautiful preserve with three relatively quick hiking trails (each about a mile long).
Place is gorgeous and well maintained. There is about 2 Mile's of total trail. They are very clearly marked. Went on a Saturday and only saw 2 other people. WORD OF CAUTION: There are a ton of beach trees. Many of them with beach blight.
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful preserve with three relatively quick hiking trails (each about a mile long).”
“The trails are well marked and a little more hilly than others in the area.”
“Please be careful particularly if you have dogs with you.”
“Rocky trail (easy) with some gradation and tree roots on path but overall very easy.”
“Three trails to choose from that connect later in the hike so it's a choose-your-own loop adventure.”
Plan your run at Crawley Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitesklt.org
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