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Trail Accessibility Improvements at Highland Pond: Share Your Voice!

Following the completion of the dam removal and restoration of Sawmill Brook, the Middlesex Land Trust is exploring ways to make Highland Pond Preserve more welcoming and accessible. This includes the potential creation of a new parking area and improvements to trail accessibility.

We are specifically considering a universally accessible segment (designed for wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers) along the Blue-Blazed New England National Scenic Trail, where it follows the former trolley line through the preserve. Our goal is to ensure that everyone—regardless of mobility—can enjoy the natural beauty of this special place.

We want your input. Whether you personally experience accessibility barriers or simply care about conservation and inclusion in our community, your perspective will help inform our next steps.

Important Details:

  • Anonymity: The survey is anonymous. If you choose to share contact information for follow-up, it will be kept confidential and used only for project outreach.
  • Assistance: If you are vision-impaired or would like assistance completing the survey, please reach out to us at 860-343-7537 or info@middlesexlandtrust.org.

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1. Do you personally experience a physical challenge or disability that makes walking on natural surface trails (like dirt or gravel) difficult?
1A. If you answered "Yes" to Question 1, please check all that apply to describe the challenge:
2. Do you have a friend or family member who experiences a physical challenge that makes walking on natural surface trails difficult?
2A. If you answered "Yes" to Question 2, please check all that apply to describe the challenge:
3. Do you or someone you know use a stroller, wagon, or similar wheeled equipment to transport an infant or small child on walks?
4. Regardless of your personal use, do you support establishing a segment of the trail at Highland Pond that is designed to be universally accessible (designed for wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers)?
6. Would you be willing to share additional input or volunteer your time to help with this project? (Check all that apply.)
6A. If you checked A or B to Question 6 above and are willing to be contacted about your involvement (or you want to be contacted for any other reason), please provide your contact information. If you'd like to provide your contact information separate from your responses to this form (such as for privacy concerns), feel free to email your contact information to info@middlesexlandtrust.org using the subject line: "Highland Pond Trail Accessibility Follow Up".
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  • Trail Accessibility Improvements at Highland Pond: Share Your Voice!
    Following the completion of the dam removal and restoration of Sawmill Brook, the Middlesex Land Trust is exploring ways to make Highland Pond Preserve more welcoming and accessible. We want your input. Whether you personally experience accessibility barriers or simply care about conservation and inclusion in our community, your perspective will help inform our next steps.
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