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Potter Wood

4.5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Kingston, Rhode Island · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Potter Wood'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.

What runners say about Potter Wood

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (17 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Fantastic small trail system. Connects with the Biscuit City Preserve which is also a great walk. Both are short walks but have plenty of variety.

★★★★★ — Brian , Mar 2022

Wonderful trails with a variety of trees and birds, it is a popular spot for families walking, can be busy at times.

★★★★★ — Debbi , Apr 2020

Nice property. Beautiful trails. Could use more trail blazes. Will definitely go back.

★★★★☆ — Michael , Mar 2021

Beautiful, shaded, old growth trees,woodland plants,peace pipes,pond, brook! Peaceful.

★★★★★ — Sandra , Jul 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 17 reviews →

Plan your run at Potter Wood

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • Websitekingstonimprovementassociation.org

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Potter Wood

Kingston, Rhode Island

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Potter Wood trail

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.