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Discover Accessible Hiking Trails & Walking Paths in the Lake George Region

Bring Your Wheelchair or Stroller

Looking for accessible hiking trails and walking paths in Lake George? Check out our top picks for trails that are ideal for wheelchair users, strollers, or those with limited mobility.

man with stroller on warren county bikeway

Warren County Bikeway

The vast majority of the Warren County Bikeway is paved and for non-motor vehicle use. The trail does intersect with local roads, sharing the shoulder, when a separate trail was not possible.

warren county bikeway near road

The 9.4-mile multi-use trail begins in Lake George Battlefield State Park and ends on Platt Street in Glens Falls. Users of the path can enjoy historical signage along the way, and there are plenty of scenic spots to stop.

Bonus Suggestion: Feeder Canal Trail

baby in stroller and signage for feeder canal trail

The other main pathway in the region is the 9-mile Feeder Canal Trail, much of which can be used by wheelchair or stroller users. Just be aware that much of is not paved but finished with gravel.

feeder canal trail in hudson falls

The Feeder Canal Trail starts at the Feeder Canal Park in Queensbury, goes through Hudson Falls, and ends near Mullen Park in Fort Edward.

Lake George Battlefield State Park

paths in lake george battlefield state park

Lake George Battlefield State Park, where the Warren County Bikeway begins, has paved walking paths if you don't mind a little bit of elevation.

signage for the bikeway in lake george battlefield state park

Visitors can enjoy historical signage - maybe even embark on the self-guided Colonial Wars Historical Walking Tour - along with great views of the lake. 

Meadowbrook Nature Preserve

paths and accessible platform in meadowbrook nature preserve

Certain trails within the 44-acre Meadowbrook Nature Preserve in Queensbury are accessible, and there's an accessible platform at the entrance. This is a great, easy hike for kids, who will enjoy the informational signage throughout.

path in meadowbrook preserve

Note, the blue trails, which go outside the forested part of the preserve, can get wet and muddy, and are not ideal for wheelchairs or strollers.

Hovey Pond Park

fishing platform and path in wetlands in hovey pond park

Hovey Pond Park has a lovely walking path that circles Hovey Pond and includes an accessible fishing platform.

path near pond at hovey pond park

Make your way over to the wetlands, which has an accessible path and informational signage about plants and wildlife. This park even has an accessible playground!

Crandall Park

bridge over pond and walking path in crandall park

Many of the walking paths through Crandall Park are accessible, although can get narrow in certain spots near Crandall Pond. Just note, there is a disc golf course, so look out for signage so you can avoid flying frisbees!

sidewalk going by crandall park's basketball courts

If you check out this map from Mypacer.com you can see that many opt to walk around the entire park, which adds up to about 1.5 miles. 

Bonus Suggestion: Cole's Woods

man with girl in stroller on path and another path in cole's woods

Cole's Woods, just outside of Crandall Park, has a 1.8-mile loop that is fairly flat and considered an easy hike.

path in cole's woods

Although it can get muddy, and is narrow in spots, it's worth exploring with a wheelchair or stroller.

The Sembrich

sembrich walking paths

Did you expect to see Bolton Landing's famous opera house on the list? The Sembrich is not only a historical house and museum, but a nature preserve.

sembrich walking path near lake george

The main trail is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, and brings you to a scenic viewpoint.

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Erin Nudi Erin is an avid reader, yogi, jogger, and hiker living in Queensbury. When she's not perusing books at Northshire, Owl Pen Books, or Beldame Books, you can find her at a local event or park with her family.