Distant Hill is excited to offer the TerrainHopper all-terrain mobility vehicle to individuals with mobility limitations, with free reservations available from May to October. Contact Hannah Silverblank, Trail Accessibility Program Coordinator, to discuss and schedule your ride: hannah@distanthill.org.

The TerrainHopper allows individuals with mobility limitations and disabilities to explore most of our trail network and gardens, and to enjoy the natural beauty of Distant Hill. It is designed to navigate rugged terrain, including forest trails, roots, rocks, and hills, providing access to areas that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to reach with standard mobility devices.

If you’ve been wanting to spend time immersed in nature at Distant Hill or join one of our workshops, we warmly invite you to reserve the TerrainHopper and experience nature and the outdoors from a new perspective.

Flexible, Accessible Controls

The TerrainHopper offers several control options to meet different mobility needs, making it easier for more visitors to enjoy the trails:

• Handlebar steering
• Joystick control
• Assisted joystick operation, where a companion or volunteer helps guide the vehicle using a tethered joystick

Support from Our Team

Our trained staff and volunteers are available to help ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience. They can assist with:

• Getting familiar with the controls and operation
• Driving the TerrainHopper for the rider, using the tethered joystick
• Navigating the trail network
• Guiding caregivers and support workers in making safe transfers into and out of the TerrainHopper, if needed

How YOU Can Support Our Trail Accessibility Program

We’re excited to launch our one and only annual fundraiser: NH Gives, a 24-hour statewide giving event!

The event runs from 5:00 PM on June 9 through 5:00 PM on June 10. Mark your calendars and save our fundraising page (https://www.nhgives.org/organization/distanthill) so you’re ready to support our TerrainHopper & Trail Accessibility Programs.

Every gift helps us expand access to the outdoors and grow opportunities for people of all abilities to experience the trails we love. Thank you for being part of our mission!

Reserve Your Ride

Interested in exploring the trails with the TerrainHopper? Contact Hannah (hannah@distanthill.org) to set up your ride!

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