All Persons Trail Construction - Goldsmith Woodlands

In June 2024, AVIS was awarded a $100,000 MassTrails Grant to construct an All Persons Trail at the Goldsmith Woodlands Reservation.  AVIS has miles of woodland trails, none of which are accessible to people of all abilities. We understand how important it is for people to spend time in nature, yet many people with disabilities, especially mobility challenges, cannot access this benefit in Andover.  Ensuring universal access to the physical and mental health benefits of nature is a top priority.

Why Goldsmith?

• Goldsmith is AVIS’s most visited reservation, attracting approximately 100 visitors a day, depending on the weather.  It is easily accessed from Rte 28 and conveniently located near the junction with Rte 125.
• The flat grade of the trail makes it well-suited to meet Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG)
• Foster’s Pond provides a beautiful destination at the end of the proposed trail