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Learn more about our award winning trails through national media coverage as well as our own informational podcasts.
 The Trails at Crotched Mountain
The Crotched Mountain network of over 4 miles of gently sloping, fully accessible trails allows anyone to experience the natural world, enjoy the companionship of friends, or seek solitude in a place of extraordinary beauty. From a summit trail with views over three states, to a wetland bog, the Crotched Mountain trails beckon hikers of all abilities. More...
Taking the iBot to Crotched Mountain
Mitch Sturgeon of Enjoying the Ride recently took his iBot on Crotched Mountain's accessible hiking trails. In this video, he describes his experience. We invite anyone to come enjoy the trails. More...
The Joy of Accessible Hiking Trails
October 13, 2011
For people with disabilities or older folks with trouble getting around, getting away from civilization and fully enjoying nature can be a challenge. Crotched Mountain Foundation in Greenfield, NH recently opened the largest high mountain accessible trail system in the U.S. Crotched's trails were built to exacting U.S. Forest Service specifications. In this podcast we talk with nationally regarded Forest Service accessible trails expert Janet Zeller who advised on Crotched Mountain Foundation's groundbreaking trail project. More ...
 Crotched Mountain Opens Accessible Hiking Trails -
September 29, 2011
On Many people may not think twice before heading out on a fall day to climb a mountain.
But for people with a disability, or who simply have trouble moving around, choices are limited.
But there's one in southern New Hampshire now with the opening of Crotched Mountain Foundation's accessible mountain trail system. More...
 Trails featured in Emerging Horizons - August 2, 2011
New Accessible Trails at Crotched Mountan
On June 25, 2011 the Crotched Mountain Foundation marked the completion of their Outdoor Recreation Master Plan, with the grand opening of two new wheelchair-accessible trails on their main campus in Greenfield, New Hampshire. Located just 75 miles from Boston, these trails are open to the public and present an excellent opportunity for wheelchair-users and slow walkers to get out and enjoy More Nature. More...
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 Crotched Mountain Earns 2011 Governor's Accessibility Award - July 26, 2011
Governor John Lynch presented Crotched Mountain Foundation with the 2011 Governor's Accessibility Award in recognition of its new accessible hiking trails at a ceremony in the Executive Council Chamber on July 26, 2011. The award also recognized the nonprofit for going above and beyond to remove barriers which bar persons with disabilities from participating in the mainstream of society. The Governor's Commission on Disabilities recommended the Foundation for this award. More ...
WMUR News 9 Feature: Trails Accommodate People with Disabilities - July 11, 2011
New trails designed to accommodate people with physical disabilities have opened in New Hampshire. Wider, hard-packed trails with no obstacles make experiencing the outdoors easier for people in wheelchairs. The project was undertaken by the Crotched Mountain Foundation. More...
 USA Today's Top Ten Travel Story: NH Outdoor Trails Offer Disabled Access - July 1, 2011
Considered unique by the U.S. Forest Service for offering the disabled unparalleled access to mountain wilderness, the 2 1/2 miles of trails at Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center in southern New Hampshire opened to the public on June 24. More...
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