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Gravel trail winding through a field of Christmas trees
Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Lowell
Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

Accessibility at Pawtucket Farm

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

  • Accessible parking
  • All Persons Trail

All Persons Trail

Mass Audubon’s All Persons Trails are designed with accessibility in mind. Following the U.S. Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG), Mass Audubon All Persons Trails are designed so that most of the trail has a running slope (grade) that does not exceed 1:20 (5 percent), though for short distances of up to 50 feet, the maximum running slope could be as great as 1:8 (12 percent).

The All Persons Trail at Pawtucket Farm has a firm and stable surface of crushed stone. The route of the trail is very distinct from the dirt paths that branch off, making it easy to navigate. The majority of the trail is at a grade of 5% or less, with the exception of one short section (200 feet in length) where slopes are up to 10%. Seating areas along the trail are marked on the map.

Distance

The trail is 0.75 miles, beginning at the parking area and wandering through farm field, forest, and meadow habitats.

Features

  • Two overlooks with seating, featuring beautiful views of the sanctuary and surrounding landscape.
  • An abundance of multi-use seating throughout the trail
  • Braille markers
  • Mill City Grows farm features such as the Community Garden and food forest project (ongoing)

Self-Guided Tour

The self-guided tour can be accessed in multiple printed languages, available to download below.