Kings Creek Preserve

A short paddle takes you to the Nature Conservancy's Kings Creek Preserve on the marshes of the lower Choptank. The preserve features a half mile boardwalk that leads to an elevated observation deck surrounded by wetlands. Interpretive signs along the walk describe wetlands plants and resident and migratory birds.

Read the Story of Kings Creek Preserve and the Nature Conservancy’s efforts to preserve wetlands and forest in the Choptank watershed.

Distance:

2.0 Miles

River:

Lower Choptank

Start:

Kingston Landing

Destination:

Kings Creek Preserve, observation tower

Route Description:

Paddle from the Talbot County public ramp at Kingston Landing a short distance south to Kings Creek. Continue .5 miles up the creek to small dock on the left bank. Follow the grassy path 100 yards east (left) from the dock to the kiosk that marks the entrance to the preserve. Follow the boardwalk .5 miles to the observation tower.  Return to Kingston Landing.

Themes:

Nature, Environment

Best Seasons:

Summer, Fall

Sites on This Trip Itinerary

Site

Miles From Start

Features

Kingston Landing

0.0

Historic site of large wharf, ruined pilings, ancient Kings Towne.

Nature Conservancy Dock

0.5

Rest stop

Kings Creek Preserve

0.6

Overland walk to the start of the boardwalk trail.

Observation Deck

1.0

Elevated view of large wetlands.

 

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