Author: Cecilia

City of Boerne

City of Berne
Cibolo Nature Center & Farm
Cibolo is a “unique conservation model to protect our resources, study and learn from the natural world, teach and apply sustainable farming practices, and encourage the enjoyment and celebration of nature.”  The Center is important habitat for a variety of flora and fauna found in habitats such as spring-fed marsh, tallgrass prairie, riparian forest and live oak savannah.
Here is their website.  Phone  830-249-4616  Map and Trails
Wheelchair AccessibleMarshland Trail  0.5 mile

Woodlands Trail 0.5 mi. looks easy, but call to be sure of conditions.

Ridgeway State Park

Ridgeway State Park  Phone  970-626-5822   Trails  Map   Brochure and Trails Map
Wheelchair Accessible Mear’s Bay Trail  1.0 mile concrete trail that “winds along the shoreline of Mear’s Bay in the Dutch Charlie area. Waterfowl such as Western grebe, Canada geese and great blue heron can be seen here during the more quiet hours of the day. Enjoy beautiful views of the San Juan Mountains reflected in the bay.”
Wheelchair AccessibleMarmot Run Trail  1.8 mile that “runs along the east shore of the Uncompahgre River and the Ridgway Reservoir.”
Wheelchair AccessibleRiver Walk 0.2 mile  runs along the Uncompahgre River

Hikerwithcane? Forest Discovery Trail 0.6 mile is a steep, up to 12% grade, self-guided nature walk, but has a “compacted – firm” surface with no obstacles.  It is next to the Dutch Charlie Visitors Center, so you could ask there about difficulty.

Fika Safaris

Fika Safaris advertises as “…. the safari specialist for people with limited mobility.  Our specialized safari services will give (easier) access for the physically challenged holidaymakers traveling to Kenya and Tanzania.”  They offer personalized and tailor-made safari and beach holidays.

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
As part of the World Birding Center, Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park is a world-class destination for bird-watching.   358 species of birds have been recorded within the park’s boundaries.
Here is the Park website.   Phone 956-584-9156   Map
Wheelchair AccessibleRio Grande Trail 1.8 miles loop.  A .2 mile round trip takes you to the accessible two-story high Hawk Tower for a “bird’s-eye view of the canopy as well as a peek into Mexico.”
Wheelchair AccessibleKiskadee Trail 0.4 mile one way

Wheelchair AccessibleGreen Jay Trail 0.3 mile one way

Mueller State Park

Mueller State Park  Phone 719-687-2366  Short Trails for the Family  Trails Map

Photograph from Easy Wapiti Trail Mueller State Park CO
From easy hiking Wapiti Trail Mueller State Park, CO
View from easy hiking Wapiti Trail, Mueller State Park, CO
From easy Wapiti Trail, Mueller State park


Wheelchair AccessibleDragonfly Loop 0.20 mile  a very short paved trail, but a pretty spot good for fishing, birding, wildlife and flowers.

There is some elevation loss/gain on all these next trails. Check with the Visitor Center to see if they are easy enough for you.
HikerwithcaneSchool Pond Trail 1.61 mile wide and gentle

HikerwithcaneElk Meadow Loop  2.38 miles

HikerwithcaneWapiti Trail 0.8 mile  self-guiding nature trail which drops drops down about 200′ before climbing back up.  There are 3 granite steps at the bottom which you can bypass without too much difficulty.  Be sure to use your trekking poles.

Hood County

Hood County
Acton Nature Center
“Trails will lead you around the center to view the natural pond filled with croaking toads. In a heavily shaded ravine you will find a large old Live Oak tree spreading its branches as if to welcome you in.”
Here is the Center’s website.  Phone  817-326-6005  Trail Map    Aerial Trail Map
Wheelchair AccessibleElizabeth Crockett Butterfly Trail 0.3 miles

Cedar Ridge Preserve

Cedar Ridge Preserve
Managed by Audubon Dallas,  Cedar Ridge “is a natural habitat of 600 acres featuring about 9 miles of trails, native trees, grasses and wildflowers, butterfly gardens, limited picnic areas and wild mammals, birds, insects and reptiles”  It is 20 minutes from downtown Dallas.  Although there is only one wheelchair accessible trail, several others look as if they might be fairly easy.  The scale of the trail profiles makes them look much steeper than they are.  Call to learn more.
Here is the Preserve website.  Phone 972-709-7784  Trail Map    Trail Profile
Wheelchair Accessible Little Bluestem Trail 0.25 mile