Beyond the well-known rail trails and recreation paths, there are lesser-known gems across the state that offer smoother surfaces, minimal grades, and meaningful access to nature.
Below is a curated roundup of five wheelchair accessible trails in Vermont, each about one mile in length, or longer, and spread geographically, so you can explore from the Champlain Valley to the southern Green Mountains.
Whether you’re looking for ADA accessible trails, scenic boardwalks, or hard-packed rail corridors, these routes make accessible activities in Vermont easier to plan.
To see the location of these trails as pins on a state map, scroll to the bottom of this page. Click each location on the map to see additional accessibility information, including parking, restrooms, benches, and more.
Length: 0.8-mile loop
Surface: Paved and hard-packed stone dust
Width & slopes: 5-foot wide boardwalks over the flood plain forest and wetland with minimal cross slopes and a maximum grade of 8%
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