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King Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 124 Google reviews · Running trail in Saunderstown, Rhode Island · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 1.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from King 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.
Nature preserve offering hiking, hunting, and dog-walking trails, plus a beach.
What runners say about King Preserve
“Beautiful easy hiking trails here, well maintained, well marked trails, maps throughout the area, and a restroom at the parking lot.”
“Beautiful easy hiking trails here, well maintained, well marked trails, maps throughout the area, and a restroom at the parking lot.”
“Beautiful easy hiking trails here, well maintained, well marked trails, maps throughout the area, and a restroom at the parking lot.”
“The trail is beautifully maintained, with lush greenery and charming little spots perfect for taking photos or just enjoying a peaceful walk.”
Beautiful walk through, starting at the lot off of snuff mill road. Got to do a nice 1.5 mile loop trail while hearing running water and crossing many creeks along the way. The falls were really neat up close to explore. 🐾 Pupper boy loved it as well. Worth the drive.
Nice wooded area for a hike. Two parking areas. Nice loop down to the Narrow River. Several bog bridges are in disrepair and rock or wobble. Lots of dead oak overhead in some areas.
Lovely spot for a day hike. There are about 4 miles of well marked, well maintained trails, mostly through wooded areas. There is a small creek and a river at the end of the trail. We saw several very wet dogs that looked very happy!
Hidden gem of a hike on trails leading to the upper pond of the narrow river. Beautiful trails with wildlife and nice scenery. Some parking, but fills up especially during fall walks with the leaves. Right off Rt 1a, with another entrance near Gilbert Stuart. Please do the best to keep the park clean.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful easy hiking trails here, well maintained, well marked trails, maps throughout the area, and a restroom at the parking lot.”
“Beautiful easy hiking trails here, well maintained, well marked trails, maps throughout the area, and a restroom at the parking lot.”
“Not simple to maneuver in places due to the many exposed roots and rocks so dive care is needed and good hiking shoes.”
“The trail is beautifully maintained, with lush greenery and charming little spots perfect for taking photos or just enjoying a peaceful walk.”
“5 mile loop trail while hearing running water and crossing many creeks along the way.”
“I will never go back here because when walking my dog I don’t want to encounter hunters carrying cross bows!”
“There are about 4 miles of well marked, well maintained trails, mostly through wooded areas.”
“Beautiful easy hiking trails here, well maintained, well marked trails, maps throughout the area, and a restroom at the parking lot.”
“Beautiful easy hiking trails here, well maintained, well marked trails, maps throughout the area, and a restroom at the parking lot.”
Plan your run at King Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance1.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenature.org
- Phone+1 403-331-7110
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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