Deer Run All-Accessible Trail:
Now Open
Deer Run Viewing Turnaround Platform
Thanks to incredible support from our community, donors, and grantmakers, we’re thrilled to announce that FCPO raised the full $207,000 needed to restore the Deer Run Boardwalk Trail—and construction began in Spring 2025 and was completed in October 2025.
Fully Accessible
Once ADA-compliant in 1995, this beloved .23-mile trail winds through lush woodlands and wetlands and leads to a rare public view of Ossipee Lake, the sixth largest lake in New Hampshire. Over time, the trail became overgrown and unsafe.
Now, with a new vision and full funding, Deer Run has been reborn as a fully accessible, all-ages trail that meets Forest Service Accessibility Guidelines and ADA standards.
Mission & Values
Project Overview
FCPO contracted with Sam Brakeley of Hermit Woods Trail Builders, a trusted expert in accessible trail construction throughout New England. Sam and his team brought deep knowledge of both ADA and ABA technical standards, ensuring the trail was built with precision and care.
Construction included:
- Professional trail grading and compacted gravel (ledge pack) along the path leading to and from the boardwalk
- Dismantling and replacing the existing boardwalk within its current footprint
- Installation of rest areas along the trail, including a scenic stop at the shore of Ossipee Lake
- Full accessibility for mobility devices, strollers, and caregivers
This project is part of FCPO’s mission to create an inclusive, interactive, and welcoming trail system in Constitution Park. With the median age in Ossipee nearing 55 and a lack of accessible outdoor options, the new Deer Run Trail bridges generations, abilities, and experiences—giving everyone a chance to connect with nature and each other.
“Our family and friends are so pleased that the Friends of Constitution Park
chose to honor Jacob’s memory in this special way. I hope that passersby that happen upon this bench, will reflect on the magnificent view before them, read the inscription on the placard, and choose to make a difference tomorrow by also volunteering in their
community.”
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Dawn to Dusk
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505 Route 25
Ossipee, NH 03814
© Friends of Constitution Park, Ossipee 2025