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Accessible hiking

Explore accessible trails in Massachusetts state parks and learn about adaptive hiking programs.

There are a range of different types of accessible trails in our parks to explore on your own. You can hike on paved rail trails, paved pathways, and accessibly-designed stone dust hiking trails. Or, you can borrow powered mobility devices to take on the trails at select parks.
The Universal Access Program also offers seasonal adaptive hiking programs from May–October each year. These group programs use conventional hiking trails on moderate terrain and include specialized equipment and staff support.

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Borrow a powered mobility device  See a list of accessible trails  Learn about adaptive hiking programs  See a list of accessible scenic vistas 

Accessible trail locations

Accessible trail locations
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Contact Information

Address

PO Box 484, Amherst, MA 01004
Directions

Phone

Call Universal Access Program at (413) 461-7126

Online

Email Universal Access Program at DCR.UniversalAccess@mass.gov

Fax

(413) 461-7980

Upcoming adaptive hiking programs

  • August 22 adaptive hiking at Beaver Brook Reservation

    Metropolitan Pkwy N (parking lot near Waltham City Dog Ranch), Waltham, MA 02452
    Saturday, August 22, 2026
    10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Waypoint Adventure this summer for adaptive hiking at Beaver Brook Reservation in Waltham.
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Image credits:  The accessible trail at Mt. Tom State Reservation

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