A short, fully accessible loop on the grounds of Burgess Elementary School, built to ABA compliance standards, with a wetland bog bridge and glacial boulders along the way.
What to expect
Trails
short, under half a mile easy, fully accessible · ABA-compliant, hard-packed accessible…
Dogs
Off its owner's property a dog in Sturbridge has to be on a restraining device and in the care of someone able to control it, or the animal bylaw treats it as a public nuisance. Dogs hunting or training under supervision are the…
Accessibility
Built to federal ABA accessibility standards, fully handicap accessible
Managed by
Burgess Elementary School, with Trek Sturbridge
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On site
Info kiosk
Kiosk map at the trailhead
Not here
No restrooms
No dedicated trail restroom; school building restrooms are not open to the public outside school hours
Common questions
Is this trail good for wheelchairs or strollers?
Yes, it was built to federal ABA accessibility standards specifically so it is usable by visitors of all mobility levels.
Are there trails at Burgess Discovery Trail?
Yes. short, under half a mile. easy, fully accessible difficulty. Surface: ABA-compliant, hard-packed accessible surface with a bog….
Can I bring my dog to Burgess Discovery Trail?
Off its owner's property a dog in Sturbridge has to be on a restraining device and in the care of someone able to control it, or the animal bylaw treats it as a public nuisance. Dogs hunting or training under supervision are the exception. The bylaw sets no leash length. That's the town-wide…
Is Burgess Discovery Trail wheelchair accessible?
Built to federal ABA accessibility standards, fully handicap accessible