Trails in the Media
As the longest accessible trail in a mountainside environment in the United States, Crotched Mountain’s accessible hiking trails have gained attention from bloggers and the media at local, regional and national levels. We invite you to learn more about the trails through these informative stories and videos.
Taking the iBot to Crotched Mountain
October 26, 2011
Mitch Sturgeon of Enjoying the Ride describes his experience hiking on the trails in his iBot. Watch video
NHPR feature story
September 29, 2011
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 place in southern New Hamsphire now, with the opening of Crotched Mountain Foundation’s accessible mountain trail system. Listen Now
Emerging Horizons
August 2, 2011
Candy B. Harrington of Emerging Horizons: Travel Information for Wheelchair Users and Slow Walkers had this to say about our accessible trails: “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 Mother Nature.” Read full story
USA Today Top Ten Travel Story
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. Read more