New Hampshire\u00a0has a number of trails with minimal obstacles. \u00a0Some are very easy and others are wheelchair accessible. \u00a0Here are just a few of them.
\nThese\u00a0links were found through Internet search. \u00a0I would love to have some first-hand recommendations. \u00a0With your help, we can share our knowledge with disabled people everywhere and also increase awareness of the need for more accessibility. Please e-mail me with your suggestions using the form in the sidebar.<\/p>\n

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\nState<\/a>
\nLocal<\/a>
\nPrivate<\/a>
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<\/a>Federal<\/h2>\n

• Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge<\/strong>
  \n“This refuge is comprised of over 36,000 acres within parts of the four watershed states of New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut….
  \nThe refuge includes\u00a0nine divisions and nine units<\/span><\/a> that represent a wide variety of unique habitats such as: northern forest valuable as nesting habitat for migrant thrushes, warblers and other birds; rivers and streams used by shad, salmon, herring and other migratory fishes; and an internationally significant complex of high-quality tidal fresh, brackish and salt marshes. Many opportunities exist for visitors to explore the diverse landscapes of the Connecticut River watershed.”
  \nBrochure<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Here is the Refuge website.<\/a>\u00a0 Thank you to S. M. Burk for sending a correction for the link.<\/p>\n

  <\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A one-mile long, universally accessible birding and natural trail is located at the Fort River division<\/a>.
  \nVermont
  \n<\/a> Mollie Beattie Bog boardwalk<\/a>. is a 200 foot self-guided interpretive trail.<\/p>\n

  New Hampshire
  \n<\/a>Mud Pond Trail 0.6 mile<\/a><\/p>\n

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• Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge
  \n<\/strong>Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge spans northern New Hampshire and Maine, At the southern range of the boreal forests and the northern range of the deciduous forests, the Umbagog area is a transition zone providing homes to species of both habitats.\u00a0 A total of 229 bird species have been observed on the refuge, and 137 species are known to breed there.\u00a0 The many fish in the lakes and rivers provide food for osprey and bald eagles.\u00a0 “Mink, otter, muskrat, and beaver can be seen in the lakes and rivers while black bear, bobcats, fishers, marten, white-tailed deer and a dense population of moose inhabit the uplands. The extensive wetlands and marshes provide ideal habitat for waterfowl, such as common mergansers, American black ducks and common goldeneye and common loons.”
  \nHere is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 603-482-3415 \u00a0Map<\/a>
  \nMagalloway River Trail \u00a0Trail Map<\/a> \u00a01\/3 mile “….a good place to view moose, boreal birds and waterfowl. It features an easy walk through a forested river’s edge to an observation platform overlooking the backwaters of the Magalloway River.” \u00a0trailfinder<\/a><\/p>\n

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• White Mountain National Forest
  \n<\/strong>“The White Mountain National Forest in eastern New Hampshire and western Maine ranges from mountainous hardwood forests to majestic alpine peaks.\u201d
  \n<\/strong>There are nine trails described in this\u00a0brochure on accessible trails<\/a>\u00a0 and here is a brochure on\u00a0accessible water bodies<\/a>.
  \nHere is the Forest\u00a0website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone 603-536-6100.\u00a0\u00a0Visitor center\u00a0phone 603-536-3665
  \nPemigewasset Ranger District 603-536-6100
  \n<\/a><\/a>Forest Discovery Trail<\/a> \u00a0Guide Book<\/a> 1.53 miles long in two loops. “There are breathtaking views, and opportunities to see some wildlife. ”
  \n<\/a>Lincoln \u00a0Woods Trail<\/a>\u00a0” The trail crosses a suspension bridge over the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River, then follows an abandoned railroad grade for 2.8 miles along the west side of the river.”
  \n<\/a>Livermore Road<\/a> \u00a0a former logging road which is mostly level and shaded by trees.
  \n<\/a>Lower Ammonoosuc River Trail<\/a> \u00a00.2 mile trail to a view of the lower falls.<\/p>\n

  Saco Ranger District phone 603-447-5448
  \n<\/a>Rail N’ River Trail<\/a>\u00a00.5 mile “…fairly flat, shady loop trail takes you out to the Swift River…” This description came from a now expired website by Eric Rathbun.
  \n<\/a>Rocky Gorge Scenic Area<\/a>\u00a0 There are two possible trails here.<\/a> \u00a0From the parking area to Falls Ponds is 1,300′, but a short stretch sounds a little steep. \u00a0An alternate trail follows the river for about 1,000′.
  \n<\/a>Diana’s Baths<\/a> \u00a0 “The Baths are located 0.8 miles from the trailhead at the parking area.”
  \n<\/a>Sabbaday Falls<\/a> “…..0.4 mile trail leads to a picturesque series of cascades in a narrow flume. The gravel trail is wheelchair accessible, but is steep in places (6 to 25% grades) with frequent level spots.”<\/p>\n

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  <\/a>State<\/h2>\n

  • New Hampshire State Parks<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Interactive Parks\/Trails Map<\/a> with links to Parks. \u00a0Once on\u00a0<\/strong>an individual Park’s website, you are directed to call to learn about accessibility. \u00a0 \u00a0Here is a list of the State Parks with links to trail information and maps<\/a>, but disabilities are not addressed. \u00a0NewHampshire.com<\/a> lists the Parks by region with links to more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  • Rhododendron State Park
    \n<\/strong>The park’s focus is the 16-acre grove of Rhododendron Maximum, the largest rhododendron grove in northern New England.\u00a0 “From early spring to the first frost, wildflowers bloom throughout the 2,723-acre park. The last blooms in the fall are complemented by the forest’s brilliant foliage.”
    \nHere is the Park website.<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0
    \n<\/a><\/strong>“A 0.6 mile-long universally accessible trail encircles the grove allowing visitors to observe, close up, the fragrant clusters of pink blossoms as they burst into bloom in mid-July.”<\/p>\n

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    <\/a>Local<\/h2>\n

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    <\/a>Private<\/h2>\n

    • Beaver Brook
      \n<\/strong>“Beaver Brook Association is comprised of 2,187 acres of forest, fields, and wetlands in Hollis, Brookline, and Milford, New Hampshire. The land lies where the southern transitional forest meets the northern hardwood forest, creating a diverse landscape of interest to the naturalist and the hiker alike.”
      \n<\/strong>Here is Beaver Brook’s website<\/a>. \u00a0Phone 603-465-7787\u00a0 \u00a0Maps and Guides <\/a>
      \nThank you Celeste Philbrick Barr for the trail information.
      \nNote that these trails are not paved, so there may be small roots, crushed gravel, etc.
      \n<\/a>“The Gardens at Maple Hill Farm(117 Ridge Road also) \u00a0are very accessible from the parking lot. \u00a0Many of the theme gardens are on the same level as the parking. \u00a0A few are on a slight slope or require approaching from the front of the building.”<\/p>\n

      <\/a>“Beaver Brook Trail starting on Route 130 is very flat for the first 1\/2 mile and has a wide flat parking area.”<\/p>\n

      <\/a>“The \u00a0Potanipo Rail Trail (parking lot on West Hollis Road in Hollis) is a perfectly flat and wide rail trail that leads to the Great Meadow; \u00a0a beautiful wetland with a large beaver dam.”<\/p>\n

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    • Crotched<\/strong> Mountain<\/strong>
      \n“With over 1,200 acres of permanently protected forest, open fields of wild blueberry and heather, and mysterious wetlands, Crotched Mountain [near Greenfield]\u00a0 is a place of unusual beauty. …… Crotched Mountain\u2019s accessible trails provide a place where everyone \u2013 people with disabilities, seniors and families with children \u2013 are welcomed and able to experience nature up close. ”
      \nHere is their website.<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0Call 603-547-3311 for information.\u00a0 Trail Guide and map<\/a>.
      \n<\/a>There are 2 miles of accessible trails\u00a0 \u00a0 Trails at Crotched Mountain<\/a><\/p>\n

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    • Derry, Londonderry and Windham Rail Trails<\/strong>
      \nThanks to Maxli Catenby for alerting me to these accessible rail trails.\u00a0 Map of all three trails.<\/a>
      \n<\/a>Derry Rail Trail is 3.6 miles paved.\u00a0 From traillink.com<\/a> :”This exquisitely maintained trail slices through forested areas and wetlands for a wonderful experience in southern New Hampshire.”\u00a0 \u00a0Website<\/a><\/p>\n

      <\/a>Windham Rail Trail 4.8 miles paved.\u00a0 “together with the Derry and Salem Rail Trails, there are currently 11 miles of a continuous paved passive use rail trail, the longest paved abandoned rail bed in New Hampshire.”<\/p>\n

      <\/a>Londonderry Rail Trail\u00a0 4.5 miles paved\u00a0 Traillink description<\/a><\/p>\n

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    • Little Nature Museum\u00a0 <\/strong>& \u00a0Mt. Kearsage Indian Museum
      \n<\/strong>The Medicine Woods near Warner, provides an opportunity to learn about the natural environment and some of the ways Natives historically used plants for food, medicine, dye, shelter and tools.
      \n<\/strong>Here are the websites for the Little Nature Museum<\/a> \u00a0 and the Mt. Kearsage Indian Museum<\/a>.
      \nPhone for the Nature Museum is 603-746-6121 and for the Indian Museum is 603-456-2600.<\/a>The director of the Indian Museum, which owns both properties, says that “Our trails are easy to walk & were created to be wheelchair accessible. \u00a0Our museum is accessible as well.”<\/p>\n

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    • Markus Wildlife Sanctuary and the Loon Center
      \n<\/strong>The Markus Sanctuary, near Moultonborough,\u00a0 is comprised of 200 acres of upland forests, marshes, ponds, clear-running streams and over 5,000 feet of pristine shoreline on Lake Winnipesaukee, one of the largest remaining areas of natural shoreline on the lake. These diverse habitats make this sanctuary home to a wide host of plant and animal species.
      \nThe Loon Center’s headquarters and visitor center is on the Sanctuary.
      \n<\/strong>Here is the website for the Loon Center<\/a> \u00a0Phone 603-476-5666.
      \nHere is the Sanctuary website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Trail Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0
      \n<\/strong>Thank you Kellee Duckworth for the trail information.
      \n<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0”\u00a0The shorter of our two trails, our Forest Trail, would be accessible for elderly walkers.\u00a0 It is a 0.25 mile forest walk on level ground……..\u00a0Unfortunately, neither of our trails are wheelchair accessible.”<\/p>\n

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    • Montshire Museum of Science
      \n<\/strong>“The Montshire Museum of Science is a hands-on science museum in Norwich, Vermont.\u00a0Located on a 100-acre site along the Connecticut River, the Museum offers over 150 exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology. The outdoor space includes miles of trails and David Goudy Science Park, which features water exhibits.
      \nHere is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone 802-649-2200 Trails<\/a>
      \n<\/strong>Meadow Walk 0.3 mile \u00a0“a demonstration plot for native grasses, an enriched riverside environment for birds and other animals, and the solar-powered Meadow Sounds Kiosk.”
      \nRiver Loop Trail \u00a00.8 mile \u00a0“…winds along the Connecticut River.”<\/p>\n

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    • Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail<\/strong> (Portsmouth\u00a0 Branch)
      \nTraillink description<\/a>
      \n<\/a>Thank you to Maxli Catenby for writing that “…the Raymond to Newfields section of the Rockingham Recreational trail is unpaved but flat and well maintained for easy walking, about 14 miles.”<\/p>\n

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      <\/a>Miscellaneous<\/h2>\n

      • Hike New England<\/a><\/strong> \u00a0 This marvelous, searchable website lists hikes in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island\u00a0with information about\u00a0difficulty, length, elevation gain, and features. There are maps and photos for many of the hikes. \u00a0Using their Hike Finder, I did a search for Easy trails, 5 miles or less and came up with 51 trails! \u00a0 Be aware that Easy for them, might not be easy enough for you. \u00a0Once you come up with a page for a sanctuary, park, forest, whatever, it would be wise to call for trail conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

      • The\u00a0Rails-to-Trails Conservancy<\/a>\u00a0lists wheelchair accessible trails in New Hampshire.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

      • <\/a>Trail Finder<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 This wonderful site lets you plug in your parameters to come up with names and information on trails in Vermont and the Upper Valley of New Hampshire. \u00a0I put in “easy” and “wheelchair accessible” and brought up 25 trails in Vermont! \u00a0“Easy” and “nature and interpretive” brought up 24 trails, two in New Hampshire.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

      • Upper Valley Trails Alliance<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong> This helpful searchable website lists trails by town. \u00a0There are descriptions and links to maps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul> Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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