Author: Cecilia

Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park
“Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats with high biodiversity, clean air and water, and a rich cultural heritage.”
Here is the Park website.   There are 4 accessible trails listed in the Park Accessibility Guide.  Echo Lake has an accessible path to the water.
Wheelchair AccessibleJesup Path is a wheel chair wide boardwalk with pullouts that goes through a white birch forest.
Wheelchair AccessibleIntertidal Zone is not really a trail, but a gravel bar only exposed 1 to 1.5 hours on either side of low tide.  “The road to the bar is steep, rocky, and uneven.”
Wheelchair AccessibleJordan Pond has some accessible paths with “…beautiful views of the pond and connections to the carriage roads.”
Wheelchair AccessibleHemlock Path 1.5 mile round trip that trail meanders through woodlands.

Toyota Environmental Education Center Nature Trail

Toyota Environmental Education Center
The Environmental Education Center, near Georgetown has “nearly 50 acres of wetlands, prairies and woodlands.   TMMK’s nature trail spans approximately one mile, winding alongside native grasses, bluebird boxes, and Kentucky ‘cane’. Trail markers tell Kentucky’s story and how TMMK works hard to protect the state’s natural treasures. ”  Here is their website.  The visitor center phone number is 1-800-866-4485.
Wheelchair AccessibleToyota Environmental Education Center Nature Trail is a mile long with about 1/4 mile wheelchair accessible.

City of Radcliff

City of Radcliff
Saunders Springs Nature Preserve is a heavily wooded natural area  with historic features.
Wheelchair AccessibleA handicapped accessible trail winds through mature hardwood forest past cascading waterfall as it leads from a parking area at the old water plant to the lake.  A handicapped accessible picnic area is located at the top of the hill.  phone  (270) 351-4470 or  (270) 351-4079  email: radparksrec@radcliff.org  Here is the Preserve’s website.