More Accessible 5 Hikes Challenge Destinations

While we have only one All Persons Trail (see Merrimack Floodplain Forest below) that is accessible for wheelchairs, strollers and most mobility devices, if you can walk short distances with a walker or hiking poles, we also recommend the following easier grade hikes.

The Forest Society's newest reservation hosts a short trail that is .90 mile, roundtrip, and accesses the Ammonoosuc River.

Easy 0.5-2 mile hikes, interpretive nature trails, wildlife pond, and a covered picnic area with tables.

Easy 2 mile hike, with pine forest, fields, and wetlands.

Easy 0.7 mile walk, partially on boardwalks, through rare Atlantic Cedar Swamp habitat.

Easy 1.5 mile loop with shoreline views of Sagamore Creek, salt marsh, and historic mansions, plus benches.

Easy 1.8 mile out-and-back hike with nice wetland views and hemlock forests.

Easy 1.7 mile hike, partially along Contoocook River .

Easy 1.5 mile walk along Merrimack River, silver maple floodplain forest, and wetland habitats, plus benches for views and resting. The first 1/3 mile of this trail (from parking to river) is accessible for wheelchairs, strollers and other mobility devices.

Easy 2-3 mile walk, cultural history of abandoned colonial settlement, nice wetland and field views, plus a bench under a shady tree looking over the field.