Accessibility at Wellfleet Bay

Mass Audubon strives to create a welcoming presence for a wide range of visitors, including making our sanctuaries and nature centers more accessible for all to enjoy.

Accessible Features

• Nature Center
• Restrooms
• All Person Trails
• All-terrain GRIT Freedom Chair for use on the Goose Pond and Bay View Trails. Call 508-349-2615 to reserve.
• Seasonal Classroom, Gardens, Campground

What to Expect When You Visit

Are you preparing to visit us with your children or a group of students, including those with special needs? If so, we encourage you to review this step-by-step photo tour (Social Story) of Wellfleet Bay that shows you what to expect!

All Persons Trail

Mass Audubon created this self-guided, fully accessible trail so everyone could experience the very special nature of Wellfleet Bay. The sensory trail overlays the Robert R. Read-All Persons Pathway and Goose Pond Trail, which increases accessibility for all visitors.

Distance

Approximately one-quarter mile long from nature center to Goose Pond.

Features

• Trail follows a wide path with a smooth, packed surface.
• There is a boardwalk at Goose Pond.
• At Marker 6, an optional short boardwalk leads to a sturdy dock.
• Most of the trail is level, with one gentle slope between Markers 4 & 5.
• There are no stairs or steep slopes.
• An audio tour is available for download.

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