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<\/a>California has a number of trails with minimal obstacles. \u00a0Some are very easy and others are wheelchair accessible. \u00a0Here are just a few of them.
\nMost of the links given were found through Internet search. Some places I have been able to visit and a few have been recommended to me by other people who have been there. With your help, we can share our knowledge with disabled people everywhere and also increase awareness of the need for more accessibility. Please e-mail me with your suggestions using the form in the sidebar.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Federal<\/a> Golden Gate National Recreation Area Muir Woods<\/a> has an accessible boardwalk for several hundred feet to Founders Grove. “…past the boardwalk you will encounter an asphalt trail which is usable; however, it contains potholes and severe cracks due to heaving tree roots. As funding and resources allow, we will continue to replace the existing asphalt with an accessible raised boardwalk.”\u00a0 Muir Woods Brochure is available in Braille.\u00a0 Accessibility<\/a> at Muir Woods.<\/p>\n Inyo National Forest Mono Lake Ranger District Mammoth Ranger District White Mountain Ranger District. Know more about Inyo National Forest? Lassen Volcanic National Park Know more about Lassen Volcanic National Park? Mendocino National Forest Chico Seed Orchard\u00a0\u00a0 Know more about Mendocino National Forest? Piedras Blancas Light Station Thank you\u00a0Cathy and Gordon Illg<\/a>\u00a0for the photograph!<\/p>\n Plumas National Forest<\/strong> Beckwourth Ranger District\u00a0 phone 530-836-2575\u00a0 Trail Descriptions<\/a>. Feather River Ranger District\u00a0 Phone\u00a0(530) 534-6500 \u00a0Trail Descriptions<\/a> Mt. Hough Ranger District\u00a0 \u00a0Trail Descriptions<\/a><\/p>\n Know more about Plumas National Forest? San Bernardino National Forest<\/strong> San Jacinto Ranger District, Idyllwild\u00a0 \u00a0phone\u00a0909-382-2921 Front Country Ranger District, Lytle Creek\u00a0 phone\u00a0909-382-2851 Mountain Top Ranger District, Fawnskin\u00a0 phone 909-382-2790 Know more about San Bernardino National Forest? Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks There are five visitor centers and a museum. Two of the visitor centers, Foothills and Kings Canyon, and the museum are\u00a0open year around. Cedar Grove area trails Grant Grove trails <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Yosemite National Park White Wolf Accessibility\u00a0within California’s State Parks<\/a>\u00a0 Here is a list of\u00a0accessible trails<\/a> in California’s State Parks. \u00a0You can arrange the list by region or alphabetically.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Calaveras Big Trees State Park Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve<\/strong> Patrick’s Point State Park<\/strong> Point Lobos State Nature Reserve Prairie Creek State Park Trinidad State Beach<\/strong> ?<\/strong>
\nState<\/a>
\nLocal<\/a>
\nPrivate<\/a>
\nMiscellaneous<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Federal<\/h2>\n
\n<\/strong>The park has many interesting sites to visit including Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods National Monument, Fort Point National Historic Site, the Marin Headlands,
\nHere is their website<\/a> and their page regarding accessibility<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Map and Brochure<\/a>\u00a0Phone 415-561-4700<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>The photo is courtesy of Mark Hehir, who writes that San Francisco’s Crissy Field has\u00a0“several handicap parking spots, and you have a wonderful view of the Golden Gate Bridge, and of Alcatraz Island.”<\/p>\n<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Inyo National Forest in the Eastern Sierra of California has some easy and some accessible trails and boardwalks such as the Nunatak Tioga Tarns Trail and the Convict Lake Loop Trail.\u00a0 Thanks to Debra Schweizer for letting me know about them.\u00a0 The 1,903,381 acre Inyo National Forest includes many of California’s iconic locations such as Mt. Whitney, Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes, the John Muir Wilderness, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.
\nPhone\u00a0760-873-2400\u00a0 Here is their website.<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Visitor Guide<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/a>?<\/strong>\u00a0 Nunatak Tioga Tarns Trail\u00a0 0.5 mile\u00a0 There are interpretive signs along this trail.\u00a0 Ms Schweizer writes that it may have been ADA compliant when it was originally built but has not been maintained.\u00a0 She has seen wheelchair users on it, but they had assistance.
\n<\/a>Mono Lake Boardwalk, South Tufa\u00a0 0.7 mile easy boardwalk through the tufas.\u00a0 From the photos it looks narrow for wheelchairs, but call the Visitor Center for information\u00a0 760-647-3044\u00a0 \u00a0See also Mono Lake State Natural Reserve under the State listings on this page.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Convict Lake East Shore Trail\u00a0 \u00a0a short paved nature trail from the outflow of Convict Lake<\/a>\u00a0 to the picnic area at the base of Mt. Morrison.
\n<\/a>Ms Schweizer mentions the bike trails at Mammoth Lakes area.\u00a0Here is a link to descriptions of these paved, “family friendly” biking trails<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Schulman Grove Visitor Center in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.\u00a0 Ms Schweizer writes that there is a short boardwalk that gives access to the visitor center and has displays about the ancient trees.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Have you visited this location and know of more accessible or easy trails?\u00a0 Is any of the information given here incorrect?\u00a0 If so, please contact me using the form to the left and let me know what should be changed or added so I can update this post.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
\n<\/strong>Lassen Volcanic National Park has a paved accessible interpretive trail.\u00a0\u00a0The\u00a0 hydrothermal features in Lassen Volcanic National Park include “roaring fumaroles (steam and volcanic-gas vents), thumping mud pots, boiling pools, and steaming ground.”\u00a0 There are jagged peaks, mountain lakes, and meadows of wildflowers.
\nHere is the accessibility page for Lassen Volcanic NP<\/a>\u00a0and here a PDF of their Accessibility Guide<\/a>. \u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Phone\u00a0<\/span>530-595-4480\u00a0 \u00a0Here is the park\u00a0website<\/a>.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/span>There is a half mile paved\u00a0interpretive trail in the Devastated Area.<\/a>\u00a0 The “easy, flat nature trail loops around a small section of the Devastated Area. Displays placed along the way explain various features of this area, flattened by the eruptions of Mount Lassen between 1914 and 1917. Excellent views of Lassen itself can be seen all along the trail as well.”<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Have you visited this location and know of more accessible or easy trails?\u00a0 Is any of the information given here incorrect?\u00a0 If so, please contact me using the form to the left and let me know what should be changed or added so I can update this post.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
\n<\/strong>The Mendocino National Forest has a couple of accessible trails at Chico Seed Orchard. The Orchard produces plants for a wide variety of projects ranging from reforestation and mine reclamation to biological, chemical, and clinical research on anti-cancer drugs derived from plants.\u00a0 The Mendocino is uncrossed by paved roads.\u00a0 Its elevation goes from 750 feet in the Grindstone Creek Canyon in the Sacramento Valley foothills on the Forest’s eastern edge to the 8092 feet of South Yolla Bolly Mountain in the northern part of the Forest.
\nAccessible Recreation Possibilities<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Phone\u00a0530-934-3316\u00a0 \u00a0Here is their website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Comanche Trail\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>1 mile loop \u00a0in\u00a0“The 3\/4 mile hard surface trail winds through mixed stands of mature trees with walk bridges crossing small stream beds.”
\nSelf-guiding nature trail: 1 mile loop “meanders through a unique botanical area in Edgar Slough which has remnants of exotic species that were planted when this was a Plant Introduction Center.<\/p>\n
\nHave you visited this location and know of more accessible or easy trails?\u00a0 Is any of the information given here incorrect?\u00a0 If so, please contact me using the form to the left and let me know what should be changed or added so I can update this post.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The beaches near the Piedras Blancas lighthouse, north of San Simeon, California attract thousands of elephant seals.
\n<\/a>There are accessible boardwalks from which you can\u00a0see and photograph the seals. \u00a0The site is governed by the Bureau of Land Management. \u00a0There is no fee for parking and viewing the seals.\u00a0 Here are reviews from\u00a0Yelp<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Trip Advisor<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone for\u00a0Friends of the Elephant Seal<\/a>\u00a0805-924-1628\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>
\nThe Plumas National Forest northeast of Chico, California has many easy trails and a couple of accessible ones.\u00a0 However, remember that a trail designated as “easy” may not be easy enough for you.\u00a0 Visitors to the Plumas National Forest enjoy its “many streams and lakes, beautiful deep canyons, rich mountain valleys, meadows, and lofty peaks.”\u00a0 \u00a0The Forest is divided into three Ranger Districts.\u00a0 Call before heading out to determine trail conditions.
\nPhone\u00a0530-283-2050\u00a0 Here is the Forest website.<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Fern Falls Overlook\u00a0 0.1mile On the Gold Lake Hwy. The trail crosses Gray Eagle Creek and leads to a scenic overlook near Fern Falls.
\n<\/a>Grassy Lake Trail 0.8 mile\u00a0 leads past Grassy Lake and crosses Gray Eagle Creek.
\n<\/a>Frazier Falls 0.5 mile on the old Gold Lake road.\u00a0 A paved trail leads to a fenced scenic overlook of the 176 foot tall Frazier Falls. ” Individuals in wheelchairs may need assistance. Wheelchair rating difficult”
\n<\/a>Red Fir Nature Trail 0.5 mile on the Mills Peak Lookout road.\u00a0 Signed trail interpreting the ecosystem within a red fir stand.
\n<\/a>\u00a0Big Cove Enabler 0.2 miles\u00a0 Leads from Big Cove Campground to the lake.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Big Bald Rock – 0.5 mile one way.\u00a0 Near the town of Berry Creek.<\/p>\n<\/a>Little North Fork 2 miles one way.\u00a0 After the first 2 miles the trail becomes steep.\u00a0 15 miles northeast of Brush Creek Work Center. The trail follows the Little North Fork River north towards the historic Robinson Mine but the trail no longer actually reaches Robinson Mine.<\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0Yellow Creek Trail 1.4 miles\u00a0 Near the Ely Stamp Mill rest area, across from Belden, “…an enjoyable day hike that ends in a box canyon.”<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Have you visited this location and know of more accessible or easy trails?\u00a0 Is any of the information given here incorrect?\u00a0 If so, please contact me using the form to the left and let me know what should be changed or added so I can update this post.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThe San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California has many easy and a few accessible trails.\u00a0 The\u00a0 823,816 acre Forest includes five wilderness areas. There are district Ranger Offices at Fawnskin, Idyllwild, and Lytle Creek.\u00a0 \u00a0Baron Flats and Mill Creek have Visitor Centers.\u00a0 Elevation ranges from 2,000′ to 11,499′.
\nHere is the Forest website.<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Headquarters are in San Bernardino, phone\u00a0\u00a0909-382-2600\u00a0 \u00a0Visitors Guide<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Accessibility<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail – 2.6 mile trail leaves from Humber Park. The trail starts at 6100 ft. elevation and crosses streams as it descends 600 ft.\u00a0 It is rated easy, but may not be easy for you.\u00a0 Call ahead to learn more.
\n<\/a>Chaparral Neighborhood Trail 0.5 mile self guided nature trail.\u00a0 Said to be easy, but check with the Ranger Station first.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Native Plant Garden\u00a0 paved walkways through different local plant communities.\u00a0 No ADA rating, but this garden right behind the ranger station sounds likely.
\n<\/a>Rio Monte Trail\u00a0 2.5\u00a0 miles “easy walk”\u00a0 Starts at Barton Flats Visitor Center.\u00a0 Check ahead 909-794-4861 to determine if this is easy enough for you.
\n<\/a>Big Falls Trail\u00a0 0.3 miles “easy walk”\u00a0 The trail goes to the highest waterfall in Southern California.<\/p>\n
\nLake Arrowhead area
\n<\/a>Seeley Creek Trail\u00a0 1 mile described as “gentle”.\u00a0 Trail crossed the creek and ends at a waterfall.
\n<\/a>Heaps Peak Arboretum Trail\u00a0 0.7\u00a0 mile loop\u00a0 a self guided nature tour that is “easy for all ages”.
\n<\/a><\/a>Trail of the Phoenix\u00a0 0.5 mile loop “designed and maintained to accommodate the needs of the visually and physically disabled.”
\nBig Bear Valley
\n<\/a>Alpine Pedal Path \u00a02.5 miles one way asphalt path\u00a0 “connects the Big Bear Discovery Center with the Cougar Crest Trailhead and a pathway along the North shore of Big Bear Lake” \u00a0 \u00a0“…this gentle trail has some magnificent views of the lake.”
\n<\/a>Nature Discovery Trail 0.5 mile loop through the forest behind the Big Bear Discovery Center.
\n<\/a>Woodland Trail\u00a0 1.5 mile loop self guided interpretive trail<\/p>\n<\/a>Champion Lodgepole Pine Trail 0.3 mile one way along a small stream, ending at one of the largest known Lodgepole pines in California.\u00a0 You can continue another 0.4 mile on the Bluff Mesa Trail which is a “leisurely walk” through stands of Jeffrey Pine.<\/p>\n
\nHave you visited this location and know of more accessible or easy trails?\u00a0 Is any of the information given here incorrect?\u00a0 If so, please contact me using the form to the left and let me know what should be changed or added so I can update this post.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The adjacent Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in the southern Sierra Nevada of California have some accessible and easy trails.\u00a0 \u00a0 The parks include high mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, marble caverns, and the world’s largest trees.\u00a0 Elevations range from 1,300′ in the foothills to 14,491′ at the\u00a0 summit of Mt. Whitney.\u00a0 Much of the parks area is designated wilderness.\u00a0 The two parks are administered together by the National Park Service.\u00a0 Thank you Gary Rogers for bringing these parks to my attention.<\/p>\n
\nHere is the Parks’ website.<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Park phone 559-565-3341<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Zumwalt Meadow 1.5-mile trail, some of it boardwalk.\u00a0 The trail “…passes high granite walls, lush meadows, and the Kings River.”\u00a0 Parts of this trail were washed out in early 2017, making it more difficult.\u00a0 Check with the visitor center.
\n<\/a>Roaring River Falls\u00a0 paved\u00a0 “Relatively accessible”\u00a0 “…A very short, shady walk to a powerful waterfall rushing through a granite chute.”
\n<\/a>?<\/strong>\u00a0 Mist Falls 3 of the first 4 miles to the falls are “relatively flat”\u00a0 but the last mile to the falls rises 600″.
\nGiant Forest and Lodgepole trails
\n<\/a>General Sherman Tree.\u00a0 There is handicapped parking and an accessible trail two miles north of the Giant Forest Museum on the Generals Highway.\u00a0 \u00a0The main trail is only 0.5 mile, but includes some stairs.
\n<\/a>Big Trees Trail 0.66 mile paved loop starting at Giant Forest Museum.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>General Grant Tree Trail\u00a0 0.33 mile paved. Trail to one of the world’s largest living trees.
\n<\/a>?\u00a0<\/strong>North Grove Loop\u00a0\u00a0 1.5 mile through “…quiet walk past meadows and creeks, through mixed conifer and sequoia forest.”<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The 1,200 square miles of\u00a0 Yosemite National Park include impressive waterfalls,\u00a0 deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, and a vast wilderness area.
\nHere is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Accessibility Guide<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Phone \u00a0Park Headquarters \u00a0209-372-0200\u00a0 \u00a0Accessibility Coordinator\u00a0209\u2010379\u20101035
\n<\/strong>Yosemite Valley \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Here is a video of easy trails.<\/a>
\nLower Yosemite Falls Trail<\/a> 1 mile paved \u00a0“Consider walking the loop in a clockwise direction for best views of Yosemite Falls. This eastern portion of this loop trail is wheelchair accessible (when not covered in ice or snow).”
\nBridalveil<\/a> Fall Trail 0.5 mile paved \u00a0The trail is considered too steep for wheelchairs.
\nMirror Lake Trail 1 mile paved. \u00a0Be sure to go in the spring when there is a lake and not just a meadow.
\nCook’s Meadow Loop<\/a> \u00a01 mile \u00a0“…short, easy walk offers stunning views of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Glacier Point, and Sentinel Rock.”
\nWawona
\nWawona Meadow Loop \u00a03.5 miles<\/p>\n
\n?<\/strong>\u00a0 Lukens Lake from Tioga Road \u00a01.6 miles round trip. \u00a0“The trail winds through a mixed conifer forest, then over a saddle and down to a small mountain lake surrounded by a meadow.” \u00a0 \u00a0Although this trail is rated “easy” you had better call first to learn about possible obstacles.
\nTuolumne Meadows
\nSoda Springs and Parsons Lodge 1.5 miles \u00a0 Described in trailmob.com\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0as “a great choice for hikers traveling with small children. ”<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a>State<\/h2>\n
\n<\/strong>Calaveras Big Trees State Park preserves two groves of giant sequoias. The park is a mixed-conifer forest.\u00a0 <\/span>In addition to the giant trees, you will find the Stanislaus River, Beaver Creek, ancient volcanic formations, and natural meadows.\u00a0 Phone 209-795-2334\u00a0 Website<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Accessible features<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Park Brochure with Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Many thanks to Teddy Hall for bringing this park and its trails to our attention!
\n<\/a> Three Senses Trail is a 0.13 mile loop trail in a sequoia forest setting.\u00a0 There are rest stops and interpretive panels in English and Braille.
\n<\/a>North Grove Trail is a 1.7 mile loop starting from the visitor center parking lot.\u00a0 Some of the largest trees in the park are along this trail.
\n<\/a>Beaver Creek Trail\u00a0 is a 0.68 mile loop originating from the South Grove Parking lot and Beaver Creek Picnic area.\u00a0 There are scenic views along the Creek.
\n<\/a>Stanislaus River Trail is 0.17 mile to the banks of the Stanislaus River.\u00a0 \u00a0 The trail starts near the River Picnic area.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California has a lovely wheelchair accessible trail and an easy loop walking trail.\u00a0 \u00a0The park is most famous for the 40-acre grove of towering\u00a0old-growth redwood trees and lies on 4,650 acres of forested and open land.
\nThe visitors center has a loaner wheelchair, but you had better call in advance (831-335-4598) as they are short staffed and sometimes the center is unpredictably closed.\u00a0 \u00a0Here is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 Trail descriptions<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Redwood Grove Trail 0.8 mile loop –\u00a0 A great horned owl’s hooting added to the pleasure of this lovely trail among giant redwood trees. \u00a0Thank you Mark Hehir, for the suggestion.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a>Meadow-River Loop\u00a0 1 mile loop, described as “gentle”.\u00a0 \u00a0Take the Meadow Trail just off Highway 9 to the Nature Store and return on the River Trail.<\/div>\n
\nMono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve has accessible trails and boardwalks\u00a0 The Reserve is 13 miles east of Yosemite National Park and is near the town of Lee Vining.\u00a0 65 square mile Mono Lake is over 1 million years old, making it\u00a0one of the oldest lakes in North America.\u00a0 It is famous for its tufa towers, calcium-carbonate spires and knobs formed by interaction of freshwater springs and alkaline lake water.\u00a0 The reserve protects the lake and the wetlands and other sensitive habitat for the 1 \u2013 2 million birds that feed and rest at Mono Lake each year.
\nHere is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Information on Accessibility<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone\u00a0 760-647-6331<\/p>\n<\/a>South Tufa Interpretive Trail\u00a0 0.25 mile self-guided trail to the shore and through the tufa towers.\u00a0 The first 0.25 mile is wheelchair accessible and the hard-packed soil beyond is easy walking.
\n<\/a>Boardwalk Interpretive Trail 0.5 mile gives access to the north shore tufa areas and marsh.
\n<\/a>Lake Trail\u00a0 0.35 mile through the wetland to the shore.<\/p>\n
\nPatrick’s Point State Park has three short accessible trails.\u00a0 The 640 acre park is 30 miles north of Eureka, California and lies on a forested promontory overlooking the Pacific Ocean.\u00a0 There are accessible campsites.\u00a0 Patrick’s Point SP is in redwood country and you will find “Forests of spruce, hemlock, pine, fir and red alder stretch over an ocean headland with wildflower-filled meadows.”\u00a0 \u00a0On our very short visit we just walked along the road and enjoyed the marvelous scenery.\u00a0 \u00a0Accessibility<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 707-677-3570\u00a0 Here is the park’s website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>Ceremonial Rock\/Sumeg Village Trail\u00a0 0.73\u00a0 goes through a spruce forest, passing near to the Native Plant Garden,Sumeg Village, and Ceremonial Rock.
\n<\/a>Rim\/Campfire Center Trail\u00a0 0.87 mile is a hike along the coastal bluff with multiple views of the ocean.
\n<\/a>Patrick’s Point Overlook Trail 0.07 a spur trail on top of coastal bluff with 180\u00b0 view of the ocean.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a>
\n<\/strong>Point Lobos State Nature Reserve has\u00a0five accessible trails ranging in length\u00a0from 0.25 to 0.5 miles.\u00a0 The Reserve is remarkable for the “…rare plant communities, endangered archeological sites, unique geological formations, and incredibly rich flora and fauna of both land and sea….This area contains headlands, coves and rolling meadows.” Wildlife includes\u00a0 thousands of seabirds, seals, sea lions, sea otters and migrating gray whales (from December to May).\u00a0 Thank you to Lane Davis for letting me know about Point Lobos and for the photograph.
\nPhone\u00a0831-624-4909\u00a0 \u00a0Here is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Here is\u00a0lots of helpful\u00a0information from the Point Lobos Foundation.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Accessible Features
\n<\/a><\/a>Cypress Grove Trail<\/u>\u00a0 0.25 mile with views of the cove.<\/p>\n<\/a>Sand Hill Trail<\/u>,\u00a0 0.4 mile paved loop\u00a0 leading to views of the cove.<\/p>\n<\/a>Carmelo Meadow Trail<\/u>\u00a00.3 mile compacted soil “…winds through native Monterey Pine forest and terminates at Whalers Cove.”
\n<\/a>Granite Point Trail<\/u>\u00a00.36 mile compacted soil “…hugs the Whalers Cove bluff offering spectacular views of the coastline and its abundant wildlife.”
\n<\/a>Bird Island Trail<\/u>\u00a00.5 mile “…provides views of Bird Island and China Cove where visitors can watch harbor seals nursing new born pups.”<\/p>\n<\/a>
\n<\/span>Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park …”protects sandy beaches and open meadows grazed by magnificent herds of Roosevelt elk. Ferns cascade down canyon walls. Lush stands of the world’s tallest living tree species, the coast redwood, stand in primeval majesty.”\u00a0 \u00a0The park has three scenic drives, 75 miles of hiking trails, and a 19-mile bike loop.
\nMany thanks to the website visitor who brought the park to my attention, sent the photos, and wrote, “…\u00a0the trail I recommend most starts near the visitor center and while the trail is not paved it is kept clear and is quite doable.\u00a0\u00a0When you come out at a road you can cross and go into an area where there is a very old large Redwood tree with the trail leading away from it back toward the visitor center. On this side of the road the trail is covered with fairly large broken rock which is difficult with a wheelchair. I would recommend returning on the part of the trail you were already on. Also there is at least one other accessible trail that starts near the visitor center.”
\nVisitor Center phone\u00a0707-488-2039\u00a0 \u00a0Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 Park Brochure<\/a>.
\n<\/a><\/a>Revelation Trail 0.25 mile, designed for all five senses.<\/p>\n<\/a>Big Tree Trail 0.3 mile<\/p>\n<\/a>Prairie Creek Trail 1.5 miles<\/p>\n<\/a>Elk Prairie Trail 1.3 mile loop from Visitor Center<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>
\nTrinidad State Beach has a short trail through forest which is rated “generally accessible”.\u00a0 What we liked was that you can get to the water from the parking lot without having to go down steep stairs.\u00a0 The photo below was taken a short distance from the parking lot.\u00a0 \u00a0The beach is 19 miles north of Eureka, CA, just off Highway 101.\u00a0 Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.\u00a0 Phone 707-677-3570.\u00a0 Here is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 Accessibility<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0Trinidad State Beach and College Cove 2 mile loop with some steep sections. Although AllTrails<\/a> describes it as suitable for all skill levels, some of their reviewer say parts are quite steep.<\/p>\n<\/a>