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Recreation For All

Our philosophy includes a strong belief that being outdoors and being in nature provides significant health benefits. Recreation is the refreshment of health and spirits by means of pastime, agreeable exercise, or the like. As New Hampshire citizens, we are lucky to live in a geographical region that is full of recreational opportunities. And as individuals living with disability, we are extremely lucky to have access to organizations and programs run by people who have the creative talent and motivation needed to get us out recreating in ways we may originally see as impossible.

 

Below we've compiled a collection of resources outside of SHEI and WHIM that offer adapted/accessible recreational opportunities. Discover the many different ways you can experience refreshment of health and spirits!

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Adaptive Water-skiing with

Northeast Passage

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Accessible Hiking on the Franconia Notch Bike Path

with Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country

Adaptive Recreational Organizations

Click the organization name to open their website for more detailed information and ways to connect. Also, feel free to connect with us at whim4wellness@gmail.com and we will assist you with getting involved in adaptive sport activities that interest you.​​​

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  • Adaptive Sports PartnersCycling, gardening, golfing, kayaking, tennis, hiking, alpine skiing, nordic skiing, snowshoeing, climbing, bowling, swimming, boccia​

-North Country Storm - power soccer

-North Country Sled Dawgs - sled hockey

-North Country United - Special Olympic Team

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-​Lakes Region Disabled Sports (LRDS)​​​​
-Alpine skiing at Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, NH

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  • New England Disabled Sports (NEDS)Skiing (Alpine & Nordic), snowboarding, snowshoeing, cycling, golfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, downhill mountain biking; Veteran's Recreation Programs; Camps

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           Veteran's Recreation programs

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  • Northeast PassageArchery, court sports, cycling, golfing, hiking, nordic skiing, kayaking, water-skiing​

           Competitive sports - sled hockey, quad rugby, power soccer

           -Veteran's Recreation programs​

           -Equipment rentals

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  • Outdoors AgainCamping, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, music concerts, sporting events and many other adventures

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If you know of an adaptive recreational organization that is not on this list,

please share it with us!

Adaptive Rec Orgs
Accessible Trails
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Northern Rail Trail at Potter Place

Andover, NH

Winnipesaukee River Trail

Northfield, NH

Beaver Brook Association

Accessible Trail Hollis, NH

Accessible Trails

Click the underlined name to open the website for detailed information.
All of the named trails below are tested and approved by your WHIM peers!

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  • Cotton Valley Rail TrailLocated in Wolfeboro, NH. This is a hard-packed trail. Great parking, access at Wolfeboro Railroad Depot at 15 Railroad Ave in Wolfeboro.

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  • Franconia Notch Bike PathParts of this 8-mile long trail are accessible. A great place to visit if you want to experience the former home of The Old Man of the Mountain.

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  • ​Goat Hill Trail - Acton, MEGoat Hill is one of the highest elevations in Acton, and offers stunning 360-degree views of nearby lakes and the Presidential Range and Mt. Washington to the west. Goat Hill’s 25-acres is owned by the town of Acton, and Three Rivers Land Trust has been engaged in a multi-year project to make the trail to the scenic hilltop meet the Forest Service’s standards for accessible trails. The trail is open now, and you will find the parking area for the trail at 1205 H Road, about 1/8 mile north of the Romac Orchard entrance.​

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  • Londonderry Rail TrailLocated in Londonderry, NH. Great parking, access at the bus station parking lot at 4 Symmes Drive in Londonderry. This is a paved trail.

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  • Northern Rail Trail at Potter PlaceLocated in Andover, NH at Potter Place, a historical site off of Route 11. This is a flat, shaded, hard-packed trail. There are no restrooms onsite, but there are public bathrooms at gas stations and restaurants east and west of Potter Place on Route 11.

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This is a newly renovated boardwalk on Plum Island, MA tested out by our good friends Hubert and Ursula.​

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  • Rockingham Rail Trail: Located in Candia, NH. Parking at 105 Depot Road in Candia. Look for the large dirt parking lot on the right. Parts of the parking lot is softer dirt, so please be careful wheeling down your ramp onto the parking lot, as there's the potential for your wheelchair casters to get stuck if you aren't paying close attention. This is a relatively flat, shaded, hard-packed dirt and crushed stone trail.

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  • Winnipesaukee River Trail: Located in Northfield, NH. This is a packed gravel, flat, and mostly shady trail. Access for the parking lot for the is located across the street from Hall Memorial library at 18 Park Street in Northfield. From US 93 take exit 20. Go left off exit toward downtown Tilton. Turn left onto Rt 132/Park St. The turn for the parking area is on the

          right after some old box cars. You will cross the tracks to access the parking lot.

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  • W.O.W Rail TrailWinnipesaukee (W) Opechee (O) Winnisquam (W) - Located in Laconia, NH. Parking available at Belmont town beach in the Leslie Roberts Recreation Area off of Route 3.

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  • Trail Link ResourceLists additional wheelchair accessible trails in New Hampshire, and includes type of material that the trail is made of.

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If you know of an accessible trail that is not on this list

please share it with us!

Accessible Parks & Places
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Odiorne Point State Park

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Rye Harbor State Park

Accessible Parks & Places

Click the underlined name to open the website for detailed information.
All of the named parks & places below are tested and approved by your WHIM peers!

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  • Bear Brook State Park: Bear Brook State Park, with over 10,000 acres, is the largest developed state park in New Hampshire. Located in the southeast region of the state, there is plenty to do and see for everyone.  A track chair is available to rent providing greater access to trails and activities.​

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  • NH Audubon - ConcordThe Massabesic and McLane Centers have wide doorways, large bathroom stalls, and interpretive information at eye level for people who use assistive devices to help them get around.  Also, offer sensory experiences for those with vision impairments.  An All-Persons Trail was opened at Audubon headquarters on Silk Farm Road.​

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  • Odiorne Point State Park: Located in Rye, NH. Accessible trails and picnic areas. Great for kids! Home of the Seacoast Science Center,  which is also accessible.

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  • Rye Harbor State Park: Located in Rye, NH. A grassy peninsula that helps form one side of Rye Harbor. Includes a cover pavilion and accessible bathrooms on-site. One of the few places along the NH coastline where wheelchairs can comfortably experience a full ocean view.

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  • Squam Lakes Natural Science CenterLocated in Holderness, NH. Experience the natural wildlife of NH up close with live animal exhibits consisting of local creatures who are wildlife ambassadors, either in the process of being rehabilitated or can no longer survive on their own in the wilderness an now call the center home. Paths all over the center are accessible, and they even have an accessible floating bridge. 

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If you've had a great experience at a particular NH state park or NH outdoor rec place

and it's not on the list, please share it with us!

Located off of 114 in South Sutton, NH (03273) via Johnson Hill Road - Follow Sunset Hill signs.

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Mailing: Sunset Hill Educational Institute, P.O. Box 435

South Sutton, NH 03273

Call us at (603) 938-2562

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