ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE

Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island is a 37 mile long island along the coasts of Maryland and Virginia.  Assateague Island Nat’l Seashore “… contains over 37 miles of pristine beach. More than 300 wild ponies wander the beaches, inland pine forest, and salt marshes.”   “The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is located on Assateague Island and is one of the most popular birding destinations in the United States. ”   There are three visitor centers: Chincoteague NWR 757-336-6122,  Tom’s Cove 757-336-6577, and Barrier Island 410-641-1441.   Call the Assateague Island National Seashore Main Line: 410-641-1441 and dial #1 Maryland District Visitor Information to learn more.  Here is the Park Service website.    Here is another website for Assateague Is. Plan Your Visit Brochure
Page on Accessibility.  Maryland Trail Map   Virginia Trail Map

Wheelchair AccessibleThere are rental beach wheelchairs.

Wheelchair Accessible

Wheelchair accessible trails in the Maryland District include the Life of the Marsh Trail, the Life of the Forest Trail, and the Bicycle Bridge, all of them 1/2 mile long.
Wheelchair AccessibleWheelchair accessible trails in the Virginia District include Black Dutch Marsh Trail 1 mile, Toms Cove Visitor Center Boardwalk 1/8 mile, Wildlife Loop 3.2 miles, and Woodland Trail 1.6 mile.