Accessible hiking and golfing | Mass.gov

offered by

Universal Access Program

Department of Conservation & Recreation

related to

Accessible Recreation

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.
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.
If you have limited mobility, DCR's golf courses offer specialized single-rider golf carts that you can rent to use on the driving range or the green. Several organizations offer programs for people with disabilities to learn and play golf at DCR golf courses.

Top tasks

See a list of accessible trails Learn about adaptive hiking programs

See a list of accessible scenic vistas Learn about adaptive golf carts and golf programs

Contact Information

Address

PO Box 484, Amherst, MA 01004

directions

Phone

Online

DCR.UniversalAccess@mass.gov

Fax

(413) 545-5995

Upcoming Events

Adaptive sports at Nickerson State Park

3488 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631

May 14–October 12, days and times vary

The McGraw Center for Adaptive Sports at Nickerson State Park offers programs hosted by Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers.
Adaptive summer sports program on the Charles River in Waltham

31 Woerd Ave, Waltham, MA 02453

June 1–September 30. Days and times vary.

AccesSportAmerica offers a range of activities on the Charles River, starting from the Woerd Ave boat launch in Waltham.

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More Information

Northeast Passage

Image credits: The accessible trail at Mt. Tom State Reservation (Rachael Lee)