Accessibility
The Adirondack Park is for Everyone
Across the Adirondacks, accessible attractions, sights, and trails abound. Accessible trails come in a wide range, from the short paths at High Falls Gorge in the Whiteface Region and Bloomingdale Bog in Saranac Lake, to the 34-mile Adirondack Rail Trail that runs from Tupper Lake to Lake Placid. Off the trails, attractions like Olympic Legacy Sites in Lake Placid can fill an accessible itinerary. Museums and nature parks in the Lake Champlain, Experience Our Adirondacks, and Adirondack Hub regions offer a nice mix of fresh air and cultural connection. Dive deeper into the different accessible options that each region of the Adirondacks has to offer!
An Accessible Adirondack Roadtrip
The Adirondack Park is committed to being accessible to everyone, making it the ideal destination for a rewarding and accessible road trip. You can easily link stops like camping at John Dillon Park and exploring The Wild Center with major attractions such as the Olympic Legacy Sites in Lake Placid. This region-to-region connection ensures a full itinerary of accessible trails, museums, and natural wonders, making amazing memories along the way.
Accessible activities across the Adirondacks
A Great Camp, trail system, and campground
Across the Hub, accessible activities like visiting an Adirondack Great Camp like Camp Santanoni and exploring interpretive trails like at the Adirondack Interpretive Center is a must. At the end of the day, places like the Frontier Town Campground give you the ability to sleep under the stars.
Accessibility on our trails
Organizations like Champlain Area Trails (CATS) offer a host of options for getting outside and onto Adirondack Mountain trails. In the Lake Champlain Region, there are bridge views, wetlands, and nature preserves with paths built with accessibility in mind.
Accessible activities across the Adirondacks
See Regional Accessibility Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
In the Adirondacks, many establishments are equipped with what you need to enjoy a dinner, live music, or an event. Please feel free to call ahead to chat directly with a hotel, restaurant, or attraction.
If you have special needs, please mention them at the time of reservation, and call the provider a day or two ahead of time to confirm that proper accommodations can be made. Don't hesitate to ask for specifics such as door and bathroom measurements if you question whether your wheelchair will fit.
Be specific and clear when describing a disability. Not all service providers know the "lingo" of accessible travel, but they do want to help make sure you have the best experience. Give as many details as you can, the more information a service provider has, the better they will be able to accommodate you.
You can start with the regional accessibility pages above, then download the regional guides!
In addition to this, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has an interactive map with many places in the Adirondacks that are ADA-compliant.
Below are some places to look into if you or someone you know is looking for accessible attractions and things to do in the Adirondacks!
- The Wild Center in Tupper Lake
- The Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake in Hamilton County
- Fort Ticonderoga in the Lake Champlain Region
- Great Camp Santanoni in the Adirondack Hub
- High Falls Gorge in the Whiteface Region
- The Paul Smith's Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) in Saranac Lake
- Olympic Legacy Sites in Lake Placid