Wheelchair Accessible Wildlife Viewing Sites in Texas – This includes state as well as federal areas.
Author: Cecilia
Rails-to-Trails – Tennessee
The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy lists wheelchair accessible trails in Tennessee.
Rails-to-Trails – South Dakota
The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy lists wheelchair accessible trails in South Dakota.
Rails-to-Trails – South Carolina
The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy lists wheelchair accessible trails in South Carolina.
Rails-to-Trails – Rhode Island
The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy lists wheelchair accessible trails in Rhode Island.
Rails-to-Trails – Pennsylvania
The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy lists wheelchair accessible trails in Pennsylvania.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area The Delaware Water Gap national Recreation area is 67,00 acres of mountains and valleys, including 40 miles of the Middle Delaware River and 27 miles of the Appalachian Trail. There are waterfalls, rhododendron ravines, and hemlock forests.
Here is the Area website. Phone 570-426-2452
Map Accessibility
Dingmans Creek Trail A lovely 0.4 mile one way boardwalk trail takes you past the 80′ Silverthread Falls to Dingmans Falls which drop 130′. The trail is stroller and wheelchair accessible.
McDade Recreational Trail Parts of this trail are accessible, such as Smithfield Beach to Riverview and Bushkill Village to Jerry Lees. However, you should call the park, 570-426-2452 to be sure these sections are appropriate for you.
Pocono Environmental Education Center has a 1/4 mile rope-lined sensory trail.
Rails-to-Trails – Oregon
The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy lists wheelchair accessible trails in Oregon.
Hell’s Canyon Overlook
Hell’s Canyon Overlook –
“Situated off the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, the Hells Canyon Overlook provides a dramatic panorama of Hells Canyon and the Seven Devils Mountains. The area hosts outstanding wildflower viewing both en route along the scenic byway and at the overlook.” Phone 541-426-4978 Here is their website.
From the wheelchair accessible overlook you look east across the Snake River towards Idaho. There are accessible toilets.
Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake National Park –
“Most of the park’s 183,000 acres are in the backcountry, and are generally inaccessible to visitors with mobility impairments. However, several front-country trails are fully accessible, and others have portions that may be negotiable with assistance.”
Here is the Park website. Accessibility Maps Phone 541-594-3000
There is an accessible concrete walkway at the main viewing area for Crater Lake. Another viewing area, the Watchman Overlook, has a ramp to its deck. We didn’t get to them, but there are three short trails in the forest described as “Accessible to wheelchair users with assistance”. These are The Pinnacles, Godfrey Glen, and the first 3/4 of the 2.2 mile Plaikni Falls trail.
