Alewive Woods Accessible Trail Campaign
The creation of an accessible trail at Alewive Woods Preserve!
Watch our introduction video here!
We are working to ensure more people in our community can experience the outdoors with ease.
Together, we can make nature more inclusive for more people in our community.
About the Project
Kennebunk Land Trust (KLT) is creating a one-mile, out-and-back accessible trail at Alewive Woods Preserve in West Kennebunk. Designed for individuals using wheelchairs, pushing strollers, living with limited mobility, or simply seeking a peaceful, obstacle-free walk, this trail will open the outdoors to more people. The trail will feature:
- A firm, stable 5-foot-wide surface
- Gentle grades for easy navigation
- Handicap-accessible parking at the trailhead
- Rest areas with benches
- Educational signage and wayfinding
- Accessible picnic tables and emergency location markers
Located within KLT’s flagship preserve with over 500 acres with five miles of existing trails, this new accessible trail will offer an inclusive, welcoming way to experience nature.
Why Accessible Trails Matter
Traditional trails are often narrow, uneven, and steep, limiting access for people with mobility challenges, families with strollers, etc. Improved access trails help bridge this gap, providing safe, comfortable ways for more community members to enjoy the outdoors.
2026 Project Update
We are excited to be so close to completion! As spring arrives, we will finish our trail work and final installations, and begin welcoming more people into nature. Once completed, this project will increase outdoor access and welcome individuals using wheelchairs, strollers, persons with limited mobility, and anyone looking for a relaxed, low-impact walk.
How you can help
- Share the project with friends and neighbors who care about access, equity, and nature
- Stay connected for volunteer opportunities, trail progress updates, and the final trail opening date!
- Purchase a wayfinding post (see details below)
Leave Your Mark on the Trail!
We’re excited to offer a special opportunity to sponsor a handcrafted Trail Marker Post on our new accessible trail!
What are wayfinding posts? Wayfinding posts are placed along the trail at frequent intervals to show how far you’ve walked. This helps everyone feel more comfortable by letting you check in with yourself-how you’re feeling, how far you’ve come, and how much farther you may want to go. The markers are an important accessibility feature, offering reassurance and guidance so that all visitors can enjoy the trail at their own pace.
Sponsoring a post is a meaningful way to:
-Support an accessible trail for all
-Celebrate your family, business, or organization
-Leave a lasting, unique mark in nature!