Along the Housatonic River in Falls Village, CT
Trail Description
This was the first Appalachian Trail (A.T.) project, undertaken by ATC and the Connecticut Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club in 2000, to provide wheelchair access along a portion of the A.T. The project involved the construction of a loop trail, a portion of which serves as the Appalachian Trail, along the banks of the Housatonic River. The wheelchair-accessible section is a dirt and gravel section of the Trail. The following description details mileage as heading south from the parking area on the A.T. first, then looping back.
Total round-trip length: 1.1 miles (the first 0.5 mile is wheelchair accessible)
Photo features a view of the Housatonic River
Location and Parking
Parking is a packed dirt lot off Water Steet in Falls Village, CT and there is ADA-accessible parking available. The accessible section of the A.T. starts just at the back right of the parking lot. There is no public transportation available to this section.
Photo courtesy of the AMC-Connecticut Chapter
Trail Design Elements
Surface: Packed dirt and gravel that may be covered with pine needles.
Width: 4 feet
Edges: The path is not edged.
Grade: 3%
Cross slope: 2%-3%
Obstacles:
- Slight decline of approximately 15 feet from the parking area
- Small bridge 36” wide that crosses a stream 500 feet from the parking area.
Photo by Laurie Potteiger
Amenities
- Informational kiosk
- Picnic table at the back left of the parking area
- Bench 900’ from the parking area
- No public restrooms
For More Information
Trail conditions can change due to weather. Contact the Connecticut Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club for the latest parking and Trail updates.
Contact us anytime.
For emergencies, always call 911.