Unpaved All Persons Trails In Western Mass
The following unpaved trails are all categorized as accessible by their managing organizations. We have marked any trail that hasn't been personally visited by us as "Untested". Trails where we've found deficiencies, that in our opinion, make it inaccessible are marked as "Not Accessible". When we think there could be a potential barrier, or other pertinent information, we've included a note about it. Seasonal/weather conditions (e.g. storms or excessive rain) and maintenance issues can occur that could potentially make a trail temporarily inaccessible. If you have any questions or concerns about trail conditions, it's always a good idea to reach out to the managing agency before visiting.
Berkshire County
Accessible Trail, Thomas & Palmer Brook, Great Barrington
Parking is between 301 and 309 State Road.
Riverfront Trail, 578 S. Main St, Great Barrington
Note: This trail only has one seated resting area, the parking area is informal/unmarked and surfaced with large gravel and grass. Going away from the athletic field the surface of the trail is crushed stone, going towards the field the surface is large gravel. Unusually, this trail is also split into two parts, the second half of the trail was untested. According to Great Barrington Land Conservancy's website the parking for the second segment is limited to two cars and can be found at 899 S. Main St.
Old Mill Trail- Dalton/Hinsdale, Old Dalton Rd. (GPS: 42.4480, -73.1305)
(Untested) This trail was upgraded in 2023
Parsons Marsh, 170 Under Mountain Road, Lenox
Note: There's a long boardwalk on this trail, it's beautiful, but hard to pass other trail users on this section.
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, All Persons Trail, 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox
(This is a Mass Audubon property and may have an entrance fee)
(Untested)
Savoy Mountain State Forest, North Pond Loop (very short .25 mile), 260 Central Shaft Rd. Florida, Ma.
State Park Entry Fee or Park Pass Required. Entry is free for those with a disabled placard or plate.
(Untested)
Mary Flynn Trail, Park Street, Stockbridge (park at the end of the cul-de-sac) Note: Accessible portion of the trail ends where the trail forks at the 4th bench.
(Untested)
Hampshire County
Fort River Trail, Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge, 69 Moody Bridge Rd, Hadley
Mutter's Field Accessible Trail, 417 East St, Easthampton
Mt Tom North, East St, Easthampton
Note: The trail may not have an address, the patking lot is between 108-110 East St.
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, All Persons Trail, 127 Combs Rd, Easthampton
This is a Mass Audubon property and may have an entrance fee.
River to Range Trail, 240 Ferry St, South Hadley
Note: There is a steep hill in one section of this trail (probably > 12% grade). To avoid going up this hill, travel the trail in a counterclockwise direction.
DAR State Forest, Goshen
State Park Entry Fee or Park Pass Required. Entry is free for those with an accessible parking placard or plate.
Lake Wallace Sensory Trail, Belchertown
Note: As of summer '22 the stone used for the trail's surface is too large, there are no seated resting areas. The closest address to this trail is the Police Station.
Terrace Trail, Northampton- *Not Accessible*
Note: The portion of the trailthat's supposed to be accessible is extremely short (.15 miles), however the surface is inaccessible and prone to flooding, when trails intersect, there's no signage to keep you on the "accessible portion". Finally, the trail terminates in a field without an adequte turn around spot. The trail is off Pomeroy Terrace behind College Church and the Cutchen's School.
Hampden County
Bray Lake Trail, Mt. Tom State Reservation, Holyoke *(Closed for rennovation through June 2024)*
State Park Entry Fee or Park Pass Required. Entry is free for those with an accessible parking placard or plate.
Thayer Brook Trail, 660-700 Monson Rd, Wilbraham
Franklin County
River Walk All Persons Trail, Riverside Park, 20 School St. Sunderland
Note: This is a short trail adjacent to an athletic field, there is a paved path to trail's entrance
Gunnery Sergeant S. Ames Trail, Alderbrook Meadows, 839 Millers Falls Rd (Rt 63), Northfield
Note: This trail has a few steep sections with a 12% grade. The grade could be challenging, especially for manual mobility device users, and therefore may not be suited to everyone.
More trails are currently under construction in surrounding communities- when these projects have been completed they'll be added to the list. If you know of an accessible trail that isn't on this list, contact us and we'll add it.