Author: Cecilia

Mt. Greylock State Reservation

Mt. Greylock State Reservation
“At 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts. From its peak on a clear day, you can see as far as 90 miles away. No matter when you visit, there’s plenty to do and see.”
Here is the Reservation website.   Phone 413-499-4262   Trail Map
Wheelchair AccessibleThe 0.25 mile loop trail at summit has “spectacular views.”

Lynn Shore & Nahant Beach Reservation

Lynn Shore & Nahant Beach Reservation
“The reservation is open year-round, but summer is the time to visit and escape the heat. Enjoy swimming in the ocean, launch your boat, or sunbathe on the beach.”  There are two beach wheelchairs available, one for floating, one for sunbathing.
Here is the Reservation website.   Phone 781-485-2803   Trail Map
Wheelchair AccessibleNahant Causeway, Lynn – wide, 3 mile paved ADA pedestrian recreation path with views of ocean bay and beach access.

Charles River Reservation

Charles River Reservation
“The Upper Charles River Reservation extends from the Watertown Dam to Riverdale Park in West Roxbury, MA. Now that native plants have been restored to the riverbanks, birds and wildlife have returned. You can follow paths that wind along the Charles River, through the towns of Watertown, Waltham, Newton and Weston.”
Here is their website.   Phone 617-727-1058
Wheelchair AccessibleMoody St., to Prospect St., Waltham – 0.5 mile riverside trail connecting Waltham Center with an accessible canoe launch

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
“Boston’s last remaining salt marsh offers unique views of plants and wildlife as you follow paths to the observation tower.”  There are no restrooms.    Here is the Reservation website.  Phone 617-727-5350  Map
Wheelchair Accessible 0.5 mile stonedust loop trail offers boardwalk access to the salt marsh, benches, dynamic birding and views of aircraft flying into Logan airport.

Lake D’Arbonne State Park

Lake D’Arbonne State Park
“Piney forests, rolling hills, five fishing piers, and a beautiful lake draw visitors to this quiet, majestic state park. Designed to keep the focus on nature, park facilities blend with the natural landscape to enhance the outdoor experience of this 655-acre park.”
Louisiana State Parks Facilities chart shows ADA walking trails and a visitor center.
Here is the Park website.   Phone 318-368-2086  Map
Wheelchair AccessibleThere are 4 trails. Orange Trail is 1 mile, Green Trail is 0.5 mile, Blue Trail is 0.5 mile and the White Trail is 4 miles.  The website does not say which, if not all, is ADA compliant.  I suspect the others are pretty easy, but check with the visitor center.

South Toledo Bend State Park

South Toledo Bend State Park
“Pleasantly located on several small bluffs that extend over and into the Toledo Bend Reservoir, South Toledo Bend State Park offers a scenic, waterfront view from many vantage points.”   Visitors to the park can enjoy fishing  hiking, cycling, birding, camping and enjoying the many forms of wildlife in the area. The area  is a common nesting ground for the bald eagle.
The Louisiana State Parks Facilities chart shows ADA walking trail(s) and a visitor center.  Here is the Park website.   Phone 337-286-9075    Map
Wheelchair AccessibleLakeview Nature Trail 0.5 mile

? Hippie Point Trail 1.5 miles

Lake Fausse Pointe State Park

Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park occupies a 6,000-acre site in the Atchafalaya Basin.  The Park, “at the edge of a beautiful water wilderness, is … a perfect point from which to explore the natural and cultural heritage of South Louisiana.”
Here is the Park website.   Phone 337-229-4764
Louisiana State Parks Facilities chart shows that the Park has a visitor center and ADA wheelchair accessible trail(s).  Trail Descriptions.   I do not know which of the following trails are ADA.  Call the visitor center for information.
Trail A  0.75 mile nature trail
Trail B 1.6 mile nature trail
Trail C 3.3 mile nature trail
There is also a 7 mile canoe trail.