Accessible Trails in the Adirondacks: Wheelchair & Stroller Paths
Explore the beauty of the Adirondacks with wheelchair- and stroller-friendly trails. The following peaceful lakeside strolls and quiet forest loops are considered accessible trails in the Adirondacks - connect with nature, no steep climbs or rugged terrain required!
Paul Smith’s VIC Trails
8023 Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY 12970
Multiple accessible loop trails including the Barnum Brook Trail with wide, level paths, boardwalks, and interpretive signage.
Fish Creek Loop Trail
Fish Creek Pond Campground, 4523 Route 30, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
This easy, mostly flat, 2.5-mile loop follows the campground roads and paths along scenic Fish Creek Pond.
Bloomingdale Bog Trail
Access from Route 86 just north of Saranac Lake, NY 12983
This old railroad bed trail is flat and easy to follow, offering excellent birdwatching and quiet views of the bog. It’s long and unpaved, so best for strollers with good wheels or rugged wheelchairs.
Brewster Peninsula Trails
Peninsula Way off Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, NY 12946
The Corridor Trail is relatively flat and packed dirt, making it one of the more accessible forested trails near Lake Placid with scenic views of Lake Placid itself.
Cascade Welcome Center Trails
4833 Cascade Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Owned by the Adirondack Mountain Club, this center has beginner-friendly, relatively flat trails ideal for accessible exploration.
Heaven Hill Trails 302 Bear Club Lane, Lake Placid, NY 12946
The Bear Cub Loop is one of the more level and wider trails on the network, with beautiful meadows and forest views.
Mirror Lake Loop
Start near 2617 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946
This 2.7-mile paved loop circles Mirror Lake and offers beautiful water and mountain views with minimal elevation change.
Tupper Lake Municipal Park
17 - 19 Demars Boulevard, Tupper Lake, NY 12986
This scenic lakeside park features wide, paved walkways that are stroller- and wheelchair-friendly, with flat terrain perfect for a leisurely stroll with views of Raquette Pond.
John Dillon Park
2150 Tupper Road, Long Lake, NY 12847
Built specifically for universal access, this park features 3 miles of accessible trails like the Handsome Pond Trail. They also offer free use of electric scooters and accessible camping.
Lampson Falls Trail
County Route 27, Clare, NY 13684
This short, wide, 0.5-mile trail leads to one of the most stunning waterfalls in the Adirondacks.
Moose River Plains Trail
Just inside the Limekiln Lake entrance to the Moose River Plains Road near Inlet, NY 13360
This short trail features a hard-packed surface and gentle terrain, providing easy access into the scenic Moose River Plains area.
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