Marjorie Turner Hollman
Ms. Hollman has written four very useful books to help you find places to walk in Massachusetts and Rhode Island: “Easy Walks in Massachusetts” 2nd Ed., “More Easy Walks in Massachusetts” 2nd Ed., and “Easy Walks and Paddles in the Ten Mile River Watershed”. Her latest is “Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are”. Here are her facebook page and her website. Thank you for contacting me, Marjorie!
Category: Rhode Island misc
-Accessible ri
Accessible ri This remarkable “guide to accessibility for recreational venues in Rhode Island was originated at a Multiple Sclerosis support group in 2000.” You can browse their website for a wide scope of information by county or by subject such as Things To Do or Places to Stay. Here is their Parks & Recreation page.
General Hiking Guides – Rhode Island and adjacent states
General Hiking Guides –
Here are two guides to trails in Rhode Island and adjacent states.Trails & Walks in Rhode Island Auntie Beak’s Place They both have good descriptions and lots of photographs, but are not designed for people with any kind of handicap. If you want to know more about a specific trail, you could research it on these websites.
Rhode Island Families in Nature
Rhode Island Families in Nature “is a free group, open to families of all ages and abilities. We meet throughout the year in various parks and preserves throughout the state for kid-friendly hikes and activities.” They post this list with descriptions of 11 accessible trails in Rhode Island.
Hike New England
Hike New England This marvelous, searchable website lists hikes in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island with information about difficulty, length, elevation gain, and features. There are maps and photos for many of the hikes. Using their Hike Finder, I did a search for Easy trails, 5 miles or less and came up with 51 trails! Be aware that Easy for them, might not be easy enough for you. Once you come up with a page for a sanctuary, park, forest, whatever, it would be wise to call for trail conditions.
Rails-to-Trails – Rhode Island
The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy lists wheelchair accessible trails in Rhode Island.