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{"id":165,"date":"2012-11-02T20:42:31","date_gmt":"2012-11-03T02:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/?page_id=165"},"modified":"2019-09-27T20:17:41","modified_gmt":"2019-09-28T02:17:41","slug":"washington","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/?page_id=165","title":{"rendered":"WASHINGTON"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_4178\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4178\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Landscape_100520_0670JPB.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4178\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Landscape_100520_0670JPB-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Palouse Falls\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Landscape_100520_0670JPB-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Landscape_100520_0670JPB-624x936.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Landscape_100520_0670JPB.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4178\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Palouse Falls, Palouse Falls State Park<br \/>\u00a9 JP Bruce<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Washington has a lot of trails with minimal obstacles. \u00a0Some are very easy and others are wheelchair accessible. \u00a0Here are just a few of them.<br \/>\nMost of the links given were found through Internet search. Be sure to check out the wealth of resources listed under Miscellaneous.\u00a0 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<p><a name=\"top\"><\/a><a href=\"#federal\">Federal<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#state\">State<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#local\">Local<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#private\">Private<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#misc\">Miscellaneous<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"federal\"><\/a>Federal<\/h2>\n<p><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLNsZX2SBTlVnJEa25Ru34-lDYjn05HOY5\" target=\"_blank\">Accessible Adventures in the Pacific Northwest \u00a0Videos<\/a> \u00a0The US Forest Service has produced a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLNsZX2SBTlVnJEa25Ru34-lDYjn05HOY5\" target=\"_blank\">videos<\/a> (33 as of August 2016) narrated by John Williams. \u00a0These\u00a0five to six minute videos visit National Forests and Scenic Byways in Washington and Oregon, letting you see just how accessible (or not) many of these wonderful places are.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area protects the spectacular canyon where the Columbia River cuts through the Cascade mountains &#8211; with cliffs and overlooks of Washington to the north and Oregon&#8217;s mountains and waterfalls to the south.&#8221;<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong> Here is the Area <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/main\/crgnsa\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website.<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.fed.us\/r6\/webmaps\/DiscoverTheColumbiaRiverGorge\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Map<\/a>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=guWeiWUoAAU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Video of Accessible Adventures<\/a>\u00a0 phone\u00a0(541) 308-1700<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/crgnsa\/recarea\/?recid=29892\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Catherine Creek Trail #4400<\/a> is a one mile paved trail &#8220;with great views of the Columbia River on the south side of the county road. &#8230;&#8230;..\u00a0Some individuals with disabilities may need assistance on the Catherine Creek Trail.&#8221; \u00a0Here is a description from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonhikers.org\/field_guide\/Catherine_Creek_Universal_Access_Hike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OregonHikers.org<\/a>. This is part of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/crgnsa\/recarea\/?recid=78498\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Burdoin\/Coyote Wall\/Catherine Creek Recreation Area<\/a><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/activity\/crgnsa\/recreation\/hiking\/?recid=29872&amp;actid=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Day hiking trails<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.fed.us\/r6\/webmaps\/DiscoverTheColumbiaRiverGorge\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Cloud Trail #4410<\/a>\u00a0is a &#8220;Short loop through an old apple orchard. Interpretive signs explain the historical importance of the area.&#8221;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/crgnsa\/recarea\/?recid=30062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sandy River Delta Trail #4417<\/a>\u00a0 is a 1.1 mile compact gravel trail to the Sandy River Confluence bird blind site. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/Internet\/FSE_DOCUMENTS\/stelprd3832565.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Map<br \/>\n<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/crgnsa\/recarea\/?recid=29880\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Balfour-Klickitat Trail #4414<\/a>\u00a0\u00a00.7 miles. \u00a0&#8220;&#8230;.offers unique views of the Columbia and the Klickitat rivers as well as wildflower and birdwatching opportunities.&#8221; \u00a0 The trail is &#8220;paved and accessible with a 0-15% gradient. Most of the trail is ADA accessible; some people with disabilities may need assistance.&#8221; \u00a0Described by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonhikers.org\/field_guide\/Balfour-Klickitat_Loop_Hike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OregonHikers.org.<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/crgnsa\/recreation\/hiking\/recarea\/?recid=29972&amp;actid=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sams Walker Trail #4402<\/a>\u00a0 a 1.1 mile loop. \u00a0 &#8220;&#8230;good views of the Oregon side of the Gorge and picnic tables at the viewpoint. \u00a0It is 3 feet wide and surfaced with crushed gravel.&#8221;\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonhikers.org\/field_guide\/Sams_Walker_Loop_Hike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Described by OregonHikers.org<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Idaho Panhandle National Forests<br \/>\n<\/strong>The 2.5 million acres of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests contain mountains, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, ancient cedar groves, and an abundance of wildlife.\u00a0 From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalforests.org\/our-forests\/find-a-forest\/idaho-panhandle-national-forest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NationalForests.org<\/a>: &#8220;T<span class=\"s1\">he Idaho Panhandle National Forests are an aggregation of the Coeur d&#8217;Alene and portions of the Kaniksu and St. Joe National Forests. There are eight local points of contact including the Supervisor&#8217;s Office, six district offices and the Coeur d&#8217;Alene Tree Nursery.&#8221;\u00a0 The Forests extend into eastern Washington and western Montana.\u00a0 Supervisor&#8217;s Office phone 208-765-7223.\u00a0 See their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/ipnf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a> for District Rangers&#8217; phones.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/main\/ipnf\/maps-pubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Publications<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><a title=\"Pulaski Tunnel Trail\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/ipnf\/recarea\/?recid=80120\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pulaski Tunnel Trail<\/a> \u00a0The forest service says that the first 725 feet of trail are accessible to visitors with disabilities.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1697\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a><a title=\"Hobo Cedar Grove Trail\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/ipnf\/recreation\/recarea\/?recid=6921\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hobo Cedar Grove Trail<\/a>\u00a0 From the website: &#8220;The trail has a gentle gradient making it accessible to older persons or those with moderate physical impairments. The trail width is about 40 inches. An occasional log bench provides seating along the trail.&#8221;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><a title=\"Hiawatha rail trail\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/ipnf\/recarea\/?recid=6926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hiawatha Rail Trail<\/a> is not listed in the Rails-to-Trails site, but I have seen references to wheelchair use. \u00a0Call 208-744-1301. \u00a0 Here is some more information from the Friends of the <a title=\"Friends of the Coeur d&quot;Alene Trails\" href=\"http:\/\/friendsofcdatrails.org\/Hiawatha\/index.html#.UiPjCmTXQX4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coeur d&#8217;Alene Trails<\/a>. \u00a0You can also give the Forest Service a call at\u00a0(208) 765-7223.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1697\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a><a title=\"Mineral Point Trail\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.fed.us\/outernet\/ipnf\/rec\/activities\/trails\/sptrd\/mineralpt82.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mineral Point Trail<\/a> is 2.1 miles one way and described as \u00a0&#8220;&#8230;.one of the most beautiful trails on the Sandpoint Ranger District and is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. Gentle grades, wildflowers and excellent views make this trail suitable for the entire family.&#8221;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><a title=\"Sam Owen Trail\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.fed.us\/outernet\/ipnf\/rec\/activities\/trails\/sptrd\/samowen4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Owen Trail<\/a> is &#8220;wheelchair moderate, hiker easy&#8230;&#8230;The first \u00bd mile of this trail has a hardened surface that is suitable for wheel chairs and strollers. The hardened trail ends at a beautiful vista of Owens Bay and the benches offer a nice place to sit and enjoy the view. The remaining \u00bd mile of trail is native surface, narrow and not suitable for wheel chairs or strollers&#8230;..This is a great hike for a family with small children.\u00a0&#8221;<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>North Cascades National Park Complex<br \/>\n<\/strong>The North Cascades offer forested valleys with cascading waters, alpine landscapes with lakes and jagged peaks, and more than 300 glaciers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>All this less than three hours from Seattle.<br \/>\nHere is the Complex <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/noca\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/noca\/planyourvisit\/accessibility.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Accessibility<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 206-526-6677 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/noca\/planyourvisit\/maps.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maps<\/a>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/noca\/planyourvisit\/upload\/noca%20visitor%20information%20guide%2009_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Cascades and Mt. Baker Visitor Guide<br \/>\n<\/a><strong><br \/>\nMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8220;Located on the west side of the Cascades between the Canadian border and Mt. Rainier National Park, you will find glacier-covered peaks, spectacular mountain meadows and old-growth forests rich in history and outdoor opportunities.&#8221;<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Here is the Forest <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/main\/mbs\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 425-783-6000 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/detail\/mbs\/maps-pubs\/?cid=stelprdb5160280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Links to Motor Vehicle Use Maps<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/noca\/planyourvisit\/upload\/noca%20visitor%20information%20guide%2009_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><a title=\"ADA trails\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/detail\/mbs\/recreation\/?cid=stelprdb5126243\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">List of &#8220;Family friendly ADA accessible trails&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Stevens Greenway:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zrJZJ82kM1o&amp;list=PLNsZX2SBTlVnJEa25Ru34-lDYjn05HOY5&amp;index=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Accessible Adventures video<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Baker Lake and Mt. Baker National Recreation Area<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Shadow of the Sentinels \u00a00.5 mile interpretive trail through old growth forest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Sterling Munro Trail 330 feet boardwalk with view of Picket Range.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>River Loop 1.8 miles<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Rock Shelter Trail 0.3 mile &#8220;&#8230;to Native American campsite above Newhalem Creek, moderate grade.&#8221;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Gorge Overlook Trail 0.5 mile (0.2 mile is paved), Views of Gorge Lake and Dam.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Happy Creek Forest Walk 0.3 mile boardwalk through ancient creekside forest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Rainy Lake Trail 1.0 mile paved trail to lake with views of waterfall.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Washington Pass Overlook Trail 810 ft. loop trail with &#8220;&#8230;view of mountains from a high bluff. &#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Glacier Area<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Boyd Creek 0.25 mile Interpretive trail focused on fish habitat.<\/p>\n<p>Heather Meadows Area \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lkIz6pVdQ8A&amp;list=PLNsZX2SBTlVnJEa25Ru34-lDYjn05HOY5&amp;index=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Accessible Adventures video<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Picture Lake 0.5 mile interpretive loop.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Fire and Ice 0.5 mile interpretive loop.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Artist Ridge 1.0 loop to viewpoint<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8220;The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is a large and diverse landscape, encompassing over 4 million acres along the east slopes of the Cascade Range in Washington. &#8220;<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Here is the Forest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/okawen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.fed.us\/ivm\/index.html?minx=-13711415&amp;miny=5848140&amp;maxx=-13124379&amp;maxy=6175290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interactive Visitor Map<\/a>\u00a0 Phone \u00a0509-664-9200<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/Internet\/FSE_DOCUMENTS\/stelprd3855500.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;The Cascade Lookout 2015&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0 23 pages of information about the Forest.<br \/>\nChelan Ranger District \u00a0Phone 509-662-4900<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/okawen\/recreation\/hiking\/recarea\/?recid=57129&amp;actid=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ten Mile Falls Trail<\/a> \u00a01.0 mile \u00a0The trail &#8220;&#8230;winds around large rocks, through aspen and Douglas fir forests to a view point where you can rest on the benches available and look out to Copper Peak and over the Copper Creek Valley. Go another 0.2 of a mile to find yourself on a viewing deck overlooking 10 Mile Falls.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Methow Valley Ranger District \u00a0 Phone 509-996-4003 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uIlTgs1MDCg&amp;index=4&amp;list=PLNsZX2SBTlVnJEa25Ru34-lDYjn05HOY5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Accessible Adventures video<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/okawen\/recreation\/hiking\/recarea\/?recid=59385&amp;actid=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rainy Lake Trail<\/a> 0.9 miles flat paved trail to a picnic spot. \u00a0&#8220;High cliffs surround the lake, with waterfalls cascading down to the lake. In the fall, the golds and reds of the changing shrubs and trees are spectacular.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Naches Ranger District \u00a0 Phone \u00a0509-653-1401 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6ZRz4WWVdJU&amp;list=PLNsZX2SBTlVnJEa25Ru34-lDYjn05HOY5&amp;index=31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Accessible Adventures video<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/okawen\/recreation\/hiking\/recarea\/?recid=58133&amp;actid=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boulder Cave River Trail<\/a> \u00a00.75 paved loop trail<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/okawen\/recreation\/hiking\/recarea\/?recid=58167&amp;actid=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clear Lake Trail <\/a>1.0 mile paved trail, fishing piers, bird watching blinds, and picnic area. \u00a0&#8220;The asphalt trail takes you along the lake and through the woods to see wildflowers and if you&#8217;re quiet maybe an elk or deer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/okawen\/recreation\/hiking\/recarea\/?recid=58457&amp;actid=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pleasant Valley Interpretive Trail<\/a> 1.0 mile. Paved. \u00a0Views of American River.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Mather Memorial Parkway East Portal. 0.25 mile paved trail.<\/p>\n<p>Tonasket Ranger District \u00a0 Phone \u00a0509-486-2186<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><strong>?\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/okawen\/recreation\/hiking\/recarea\/?recid=59541&amp;actid=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Big Tree Trail<\/a> 1.0 mile. \u00a0&#8220;Easy&#8221;. \u00a0The trail &#8220;&#8230;travels 1 mile from Lost Lake Campground to the Big Tree Botanical Trailhead and Interpretive Site, then continues 0.7 mile around the loop at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/okawen\/recreation\/outdoorlearning\/recarea\/?recid=59539&amp;actid=119\">Big Trail Interpretive Site<\/a>\u00a0 where the trail highlights two 900 year old Western Larch trees with a couple of benches to take in the surrounding Western Larch and other conifer species.&#8221; \u00a0&#8220;Great trail for the whole family.&#8221; \u00a0The Interpretive site is accessible, I am not sure about the trail.<\/p>\n<p>Wenatchee River Ranger District \u00a0Phone \u00a0509-548-2550<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1697 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/okawen\/recreation\/hiking\/recarea\/?recid=58795&amp;actid=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hidden Lake<\/a> 0.75 mile &#8220;Easiest&#8221; . \u00a0&#8220;The trail climbs very gently through dense forest, and provides good opportunities for nature study with small children. Once it reaches Hidden Lake, the trail becomes brushier and harder to follow as it curves along the lake\u2019s north shore, and it ends at a lovely waterfall at the lake\u2019s west end.&#8221;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1697 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/okawen\/recreation\/hiking\/recarea\/?recid=58805&amp;actid=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Icicle Gorge<\/a> 3.6 mile interpretive loop 200 ft elevation change. &#8220;Easiest&#8221;.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Olympic National Park<\/strong> &#8211;<br \/>\n&#8220;The Olympic Mountains are host to montane forests giving way to subalpine meadows, rocky alpine slopes and glacier-capped summits. &#8230;Linking ocean and land ecosystems, rivers and streams provide a highway for fish and other wildlife to move both up and downstream\u2026.The park protects one of the largest remaining blocks of old growth forest and temperate rain forest in the lower 48 states\u2026.From sandy beaches to rocky offshore islands, Olympic&#8217;s shoreline harbors a wealth of marine and intertidal communities.&#8221;<br \/>\nHere is the Park <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/olym\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone 360-565-3130 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/olym\/planyourvisit\/maps.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Link to Maps and Brochures<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/olym\/planyourvisit\/upload\/OLYMmap1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Park Map<br \/>\n<\/a>Although some of these trails have little elevation gain, mosses, mud, and wet rocks and roots can make them challenging. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wtUf-7ICaCA&amp;index=7&amp;list=PLNsZX2SBTlVnJEa25Ru34-lDYjn05HOY5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Accessible Adventures video<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/olym\/planyourvisit\/upload\/elwha-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elwha<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Madison Falls \u00a00.1 mile one way paved trail to a 60 ft. waterfall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"icon-image alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1697 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><strong>? <\/strong>Smokey Bottom Trail 1.9 miles one way. \u00a0&#8220;Winds through forest above former Lake Mills.&#8221; \u00a0Although there is only 18 ft. elevation change on this trail, it may have difficult footing. \u00a0Call to find out.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/olym\/planyourvisit\/upload\/dosewallips.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dosewallips<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1697\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><strong>?\u00a0<\/strong>Terrace Loop &#8220;Easy 1.2 mile loop through forested terraces above the Dosewallips River. Elevation gain 200 feet.&#8221;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/olym\/planyourvisit\/upload\/Deer%20Park.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deer Park<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1697 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><strong>? <\/strong>RainShadow Loop 0.5 mile self guided trail to top of Blue Mountain. \u00a0Elevation gain is 170 ft and I do not know how difficult the path is. \u00a0Call first.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/olym\/planyourvisit\/upload\/Hoh.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hoh Rain Forest<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Mini Trail\u00a00.1 mile &#8220;&#8230;flat, paved, accessible-with-assistance loop in old growth rain forest.&#8221;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1697\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>0.8 mile &#8220;&#8230;easy loop through old growth temperate rain forest, with 100 foot elevation gain.&#8221;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1697 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><strong>?<\/strong> Spruce Nature Trail 1.2 mile loop. \u00a0&#8220;&#8230;loop through temperate rain forest to Hoh River. Less than 100 foot elevation gain.&#8221; \u00a0Could be difficult footing.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/olym\/planyourvisit\/upload\/Hurricane.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hurricane Ridge<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Cirque Rim 0.5 mile one way. \u00a0&#8220;Easy paved trail with views of Port Angeles and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Wheelchair accessible with assistance.&#8221;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Big Meadow 0.25 one way \u00a0&#8220;Easy paved trail crosses open meadows with views of the Olympics. Wheelchair accessible with assistance.&#8221;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>\u00a0Hurricane Hill. \u00a0The first 0.25 miles of this\u00a01.6 mile trail is wheelchair accessible with assistance. Paved.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/olym\/planyourvisit\/upload\/Kalaloch.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kalaloch<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1697 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Kalaloch Nature Trail\u00a01.0 mile \u00a0&#8220;&#8230;easy loop through coastal forest, with stairs and elevation change less than 40 feet.&#8221;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Ruby Beach and Beach 4 have accessible overlooks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/olym\/planyourvisit\/upload\/Lake-Crescent.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lake Crescent<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/olym\/planyourvisit\/upload\/Lake-Crescent.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a>Moments in Time 0.6 mile loop 0.6 mile loop \u00a0&#8220;Self-guided nature trail through forest and by the lake, 0.6 loop none accessible with assistance.&#8221;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/olym\/planyourvisit\/upload\/mora.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mora Area<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Rialto Beach \u00a0200 ft path to ocean view. \u00a0&#8220;Temporary accessible ramp available in summer season.&#8221;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/olym\/planyourvisit\/upload\/quinault.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quinault<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Maple Glade \u00a00.5 mile flat loop through a mossy bigleaf maple grove. \u00a0Accessible with assistance, but not fully ADA.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Kestner Homestead \u00a01.3 mile loop. \u00a0Accessible with assistance, but not fully ADA.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/olym\/planyourvisit\/upload\/Staircase.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Staircase<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Shady Lane 0.9 mile trail to Four Stream Road and Lake Cushman. \u00a0First 0.1 mile is accessible.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Staircase Rapids Loop \u00a02 mile trail of which &#8220;The 0.6 miles to the Big Cedar, and the 0.5 mile section to a river viewpoint are accessible with assistance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"state\"><\/a>State<\/h2>\n<p><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>The Washington State Accessible Outdoor Recreation Guides:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Coastal Region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.parks.wa.gov\/ada-rec\/detail.aspx?regionNbr=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coastal<\/a>, \u00a0 <a title=\"Southwest Region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.parks.wa.gov\/ada-rec\/detail.aspx?regionNbr=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Southwest<\/a>, \u00a0 <a title=\"South Puget Sound Region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.parks.wa.gov\/ada-rec\/detail.aspx?regionNbr=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">South Puget Sound<\/a>, \u00a0 <a title=\"North Puget Sound Region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.parks.wa.gov\/ada-rec\/detail.aspx?regionNbr=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Puget Sound<\/a>, \u00a0 <a title=\"Island Region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.parks.wa.gov\/ada-rec\/detail.aspx?regionNbr=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Island<\/a>, \u00a0 <a title=\"Northwest Region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.parks.wa.gov\/ada-rec\/detail.aspx?regionNbr=6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northwest<\/a>, \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a title=\"North Central Region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.parks.wa.gov\/ada-rec\/detail.aspx?regionNbr=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Central<\/a>, \u00a0 <a title=\"South Central Region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.parks.wa.gov\/ada-rec\/detail.aspx?regionNbr=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">South Central<\/a>, \u00a0 <a title=\"Northeast Region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.parks.wa.gov\/ada-rec\/detail.aspx?regionNbr=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northeast<\/a>, \u00a0 <a title=\"Southeast Region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.parks.wa.gov\/ada-rec\/detail.aspx?regionNbr=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Southeast<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Washington State Parks ADA Recreation Map<br \/>\n<\/strong>Washington has over 100 State Parks.\u00a0 About 34 of these have ADA accessible trails.\u00a0 I am only posting about a few.\u00a0 Here is Washington State Parks&#8217; searchable <a href=\"https:\/\/wa-stateparks.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/webappviewer\/index.html?id=8d1bcec21492459292ead7b839dbfda6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ADA Recreation Map<\/a>.\u00a0 Click on each state park to see what ADA amenities are available.\u00a0 If you have a favorite accessible or just very easy trail in a state park I don&#8217;t mention, please let me know and I will add it to this website.<br \/>\n<a title=\"The Washington State Discover Pass\" href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverpass.wa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Discover Pass<\/a>, required for Washington State Parks and other State lands, is not needed by those holding Disability placards and license plates.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Beacon Rock State Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8220;Beacon Rock overlooks a breathtaking section of the Columbia River Gorge, a deep, wide gouge in the earth carved by Ice Age floods. Now, the mighty Columbia rushes down to the ocean in a froth of whitecaps, bisecting Washington and Oregon, with walls of columnar basalt and mountains rising thousands of feet on both sides. &#8221;<br \/>\nHere is the Park <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/474\/Beacon-Rock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone\u00a0 509-427-8265<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a>Little Beacon Rock\u00a0 Trail 0.5 mi. round trip ADA compliant<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a>Hadley Trail 1.18 miles\u00a0 round trip\u00a0 ADA compliant<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Cape Disappointment State Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8220;Hike through old-growth forest or around freshwater lakes, saltwater marshes and ocean tidelands. &#8230; The beaches at Cape Disappointment also lure kite-fliers, sand-castle builders and those who love to walk and explore.&#8221;\u00a0 There are eight miles of hiking trails.\u00a0 The website claims an ADA compliant trail, but does not say which of the seven trails it is.\u00a0 Neither the brochure nor the map give indications of the difficulty of the trails.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Here is the Park <a href=\"http:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/486\/Cape-Disappointment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone 360-642-3078\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/DocumentCenter\/View\/9281\/Cape-Disappointment-State-Park-PDF?bidId=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brochure<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/DocumentCenter\/Home\/View\/1850\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Map<\/a>\u00a0 On <a href=\"http:\/\/www.everytrail.com\/guide\/cape-disappointment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EveryTrail.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1697\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" alt=\"Hikerwithcane\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a>Cape Disappointment Trail\u00a0 1.2\u00a0 miles\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonhikers.org\/field_guide\/Cape_Disappointment_Hike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OregonHikers.org<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Columbia Plateau Trail State Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8220;The Columbia Plateau Trail is a 130- mile corridor and 4,109-acre day-use area located on an abandoned railroad right-of-way in eastern Washington. Currently, 23 miles of the trail between Lincoln County and Cheney and 15 miles in Franklin County are developed and open for public use. &#8221;<br \/>\nHere is the Trail <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/490\/Columbia-Plateau-Trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/DocumentCenter\/View\/849\/Columbia-Plateau-Trail-State-Park-PDF?bidId=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brochure<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Columbia Plateau State Park South (main) Office 509-646-9218,\u00a0 Riverside State Park (north portion only) 509-465-5064<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a>&#8220;The 3.75-mile trail section from Fish Lake Trailhead to Cheney Trailhead has an asphalt trail surface and is great for hiking, bicycling and inline skating. The remaining 19.25-mile trail section from Cheney Trailhead to Martin Road Trailhead has a crushed rock trail surface and is useable by horseback riders, mountain bikers and hikers. Both trails are ADA accessible&#8221;<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Deception Pass State Park<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;Deception Pass State Park spreads over 3,854 acres, a marine and camping park with 77,000 feet of saltwater shoreline and 33,900 feet of freshwater shoreline on three lakes. The park is actually located on two islands \u2014 Fidalgo to the north and Whidbey to the south. The Canoe Pass and Deception Pass bridges connect the two islands, creating a gateway for exploration.&#8221;<br \/>\nHere is the Park <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/497\/Deception-Pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 360-675-3767 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/DocumentCenter\/View\/852\/Deception-Pass-State-Park-PDF?bidId=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brochure\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nWhidbey Island<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a>Sand Dunes Interpretive Trail ADA compliant paved 1.2 miles round trip.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a>Cranberry Lake Trail 1 mile one way<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a>? Upland Interpretive Trail 0.25 mi. round trip<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Lincoln Rock &amp; Wenatchee Confluence State Parks<br \/>\n<\/strong>Both Lincoln Rock and Wenatchee Confluence Parks are camping parks.\u00a0 The south section of Wenatchee Confluence is a designated natural wetland area.<br \/>\nHere is the Lincoln Rock State Park <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/541\/Lincoln-Rock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone 509-884-8702\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/DocumentCenter\/View\/9306\/Lincoln-Rock-State-Park-PDF?bidId=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brochure<\/a><br \/>\nHere is the Wenatchee Confluence State Park <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/286\/Wenatchee-Confluence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone 509-664-6373 <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/DocumentCenter\/View\/9333\/Wenatchee-Confluence-State-Park-PDF?bidId=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brochure<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a>Rocky Reach Trail, a paved, mixed-use ADA-accessible trail &#8220;&#8230;connects to the Apple Capital Loop Trail, a paved walk\/bike path that stretches southwest to Wenatchee Confluence State Park, encircles the Wenatchee and East Wenatchee riverfronts and extends south to Rock Island Hydro Park. Altogether, these trails offer more than 20 miles of walking, jogging and bicycling fun. &#8221;<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Palouse Falls State Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8220;The Palouse River runs through a narrow cataract and drops 200 feet to a churning bowl. From there, the current moves swiftly, through a winding gorge of columnar basalt, to its southern end at the mighty Snake River.&#8221;<br \/>\nHere is the Park <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/559\/Palouse-Falls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 There is no phone service at the park, and staff and volunteer hosts are not always available.\u00a0 \u00a0 Brochure\u00a0 Phone for information 509- 646-9218<strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a><\/strong>There is a 0.1 mile ADA trail to a view of the falls. \u00a0Thank you, JP Bruce for the suggestion and the photo.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Wallace Falls State Park<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;Wallace Falls State Park is a 1,380-acre camping park with shoreline on the Wallace River, Wallace Lake, Jay Lake and Shaw Lake. Located on the west side of the Cascades, the park features a 265-foot waterfall, old-growth coniferous forests and fast-moving rivers and streams.&#8221;<br \/>\nHere is the Park <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/289\/Wallace-Falls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 Phone 360-793-0420 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/DocumentCenter\/View\/9332\/Wallace-Falls-State-Park-PDF?bidId=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brochure<\/a>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/DocumentCenter\/View\/1960\/Wallace-Falls-State-Park-PDF?bidId=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Map<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a>Although the Park touts its ADA trail, neither the brochure nor website say which trail it is.\u00a0 I suspect it is the Small Falls Interpretive Trail 1.5 miles round trip.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Westport Light State Park<\/strong><br \/>\nWestport Light State Park features tall dune grasses with pathways along low bluffs down to sandy stretches of shore.<br \/>\nHere is the Park <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/284\/Westport-Light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 360-268-9717 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/DocumentCenter\/View\/882\/Westport-Light-State-Park-PDF?bidId=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brochure<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a>Dune Trail 1.2 miles ADA mostly paved from the light house to Westhaven Jetty.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"local\"><\/a>Local<\/h2>\n<p><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Bellevue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bellevue Botanic Garden<br \/>\n<\/strong>The Gardens and paths are beautifully designed to give a feel for the natural ecology of the area. There are accessible restrooms at the visitor center. Many of the gravel\/mulch trails are hilly so severely limited people may wish to remain on the upper parts, near the parking lot, although power wheelchairs should be able to negotiate most of the trails which are hard-packed fine gravel and ADA compliant.\u00a0 Call them for details: 425.452.2750.\u00a0 Here is the Gardens&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/bellevuebotanical.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bellevuebotanical.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/TrailAccessibilityGuide-RevJune2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trail &amp; Accessibility Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1457\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1457\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/CAT20130409Seattle429.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/CAT20130409Seattle429-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Walker with stroller on ADA Accessible Trail Bellevue Botanic Garden, Bellevue WA\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/CAT20130409Seattle429-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/CAT20130409Seattle429.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ADA Accessible Trail Bellevue Botanic Garden, Bellevue WA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1458\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/CAT20130409Seattle435.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/CAT20130409Seattle435-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"ADA Accessible Trail Bellevue Botanic Garden, Bellevue WA\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/CAT20130409Seattle435-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/CAT20130409Seattle435.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ADA Accessible Trail Bellevue Botanic Garden, Bellevue WA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><strong>Lake Hills Greenbelt<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>The accessible mile long part of the Lake to Lake Trail that is in the Lake Hills Greenbelt in Bellevue takes you through a wetland, a blueberry farm and into cedar woods. \u00a0You can park at the Ranger Station GPS N47\u00b0 365.800&#8242; \u00a0W122\u00b0 08.057&#8242; or at the fruit stand GPS N47\u00b0 36.199&#8242; \u00a0W122\u00b0 o8.554&#8242;.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1441\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1441\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/CAT20130916SeattleTrip223.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/CAT20130916SeattleTrip223-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Walker on ADA Wheelchair Accessible Boardwalk, Lake Hills Greenbelt, Bellevue WA\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/CAT20130916SeattleTrip223-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/CAT20130916SeattleTrip223.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Accessible Boardwalk, Lake Hills Greenbelt, Bellevue WA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1440\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/CAT20121019Seattle102012103.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/CAT20121019Seattle102012103-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Interpretive sign on Lake Hills Greenbelt ADA accessible boardwalk, Bellevue WA\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interpretive sign on boardwalk, Lake Hills Greenbelt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1442\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/CAT20130916SeattleTrip232.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/CAT20130916SeattleTrip232-300x147.jpg\" alt=\"Accessible Fishing Pier, Lake Hills Greenbelt, Bellevue WA\" width=\"240\" height=\"118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/CAT20130916SeattleTrip232-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/CAT20130916SeattleTrip232.jpg 839w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Accessible Fishing Pier, Lake Hills Greenbelt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1443\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/CAT20130916SeattleTrip235.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/CAT20130916SeattleTrip235-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"ADA wheelchair accessible path into cedar forest, Lake Hills Greenbelt, Bellevue WA\" width=\"160\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/CAT20130916SeattleTrip235-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/CAT20130916SeattleTrip235.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Accessible path into cedar forest, Lake Hills Greenbelt, Bellevue WA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>City of Seattle<br \/>\n<\/strong>The application &#8220;Seattle Trails&#8221; shows you where all the official trails in Seattle are.\u00a0It is a collaboration between Seattle Parks &amp; Recreation Department, Seattle Trails Alliance and volunteer software developers.\u00a0 Here is a\u00a0link to a page\u00a0from which you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/parks\/find\/hiking-and-trails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download the app<\/a>.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a> for Seattle Parks.\u00a0 \u00a0206-684-4075<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5521\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/mms_img1979132180.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/mms_img1979132180-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Accessible, easy Wetland Trail in Carkeek Park, Seattle WA \u00a9Elizabeth Armbrust\" width=\"240\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/mms_img1979132180-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/mms_img1979132180-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/mms_img1979132180-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/mms_img1979132180.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Accessible, easy Wetland Trail in Carkeek Park, Seattle WA \u00a9Elizabeth Armbrust<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Carkeek Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8220;This popular park offers extraordinary views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Explore the secrets of this northwest Seattle watershed, nine miles from downtown. Here, 220 acres of lush forest, meadows, wetlands, creeks, and beach are formed by the magic of water and time. &#8221;<br \/>\nHere is Carkeek&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/parks\/find\/parks\/carkeek-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.broadviewseattle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Carkeek-Trails-Map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trail Map<\/a>\u00a0 Phone 206-684-0877 \u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wta.org\/go-hiking\/hikes\/carkeek-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washington Trails Association<\/a>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/carkeek-park-seattle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yelp<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a>Salmon to Sound Trail, 0.3 mile &#8220;The trail gradually ascends along Mohlendorph Creek on a nice gravel path to a salmon restoration area. The trail continues beyond, and becomes narrower and less traveled. The trail ends at Venema Creek.&#8221; From<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hikingproject.com\/trail\/7023759\/salmon-to-sound-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> HikingProject<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a>Piper&#8217;s Creek Trail from Lower Meadow to Piper&#8217;s Orchard &#8220;The trail is an easy, gently graded gravel or paved trail, starting at a playground.&#8221; From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hikingproject.com\/trail\/7023756\/pipers-creek-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hiking Project.<\/a>\u00a0 &#8220;Piper\u2019s Creek and North Traverse Trail Loop is a 2.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail&#8230;good for all skill levels&#8221; From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/washington\/pipers-creek-and-north-traverse-trail-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AllTrails<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a>South Ridge, Hillside, Brick Road and Piper&#8217;s Creek Trail is a 1.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail &#8230;good for all skill levels.&#8221; From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/washington\/brick-road-and-south-ridge-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AllTrails.<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a><strong>?<\/strong> Wetland Trail\u00a0 0.2 miles\u00a0 The Wetland Trail is hard packed gravel with a section of wide boardwalk with railings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kubota Garden<br \/>\n<\/strong>Hidden in South Seattle, Kubota Garden in south Seattle is a &#8220;&#8230;stunning 20 acre landscape that blends Japanese garden concepts with native Northwest plants. &#8230;. The Gardens are a spectacular setting of hills and valleys, interlaced with streams, waterfalls, ponds, bridges, and rock out-croppings with a rich array of plant material&#8221;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Hikerwithcane.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a>Not all the trails at the Garden are accessible, but you can make your way around this beautiful place without being completely stopped by obstacles.\u00a0 Here is their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/parks\/find\/parks\/kubota-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 206-684-4075\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kubotagarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/SelfGuidedTour_2019_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Map and Self-Guided tour<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8419\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8419\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CAT20160517BGrad127.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CAT20160517BGrad127-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Easy accessible walking path at Kubota Garden, Seattle WA\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CAT20160517BGrad127-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CAT20160517BGrad127-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CAT20160517BGrad127.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kubota Garden Seattle WA \u00a92018Cecilia Travis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8420\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8420\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CAT20160517BGrad135.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CAT20160517BGrad135-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Easy accessible walking path at Kubota Garden, Seattle Washington\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CAT20160517BGrad135-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CAT20160517BGrad135-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CAT20160517BGrad135.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kubota Garden Seattle WA \u00a92018Cecilia Travis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a> Here are AllTrails&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/us\/washington\/seattle\/ada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Wheelchair Friendly Trails Near Seattle<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Researching trails in Seattle is proving more difficult than I would have expected.\u00a0 Here is an interesting article from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/life\/outdoors\/an-expertrsquos-top-10-seattle-park-walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seattle Times<\/a> describing one man&#8217;s favorite parks with trails.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Tacoma<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tacoma Nature Center<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;The Tacoma Nature Center is a 71-acre nature preserve encompassing Snake Lake and the surrounding wetlands and forest&#8230;.More than two miles of soft-surfaced walking trails wander through the wetlands and forest areas.&#8221;<br \/>\nHere is the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.metroparkstacoma.org\/tacomanaturecenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a> for the Center. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Phone<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>253-591-6439 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.metroparkstacoma.org\/nature-center-accessibility-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Accessibility Information<\/a>\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.metroparkstacoma.org\/trail-map-nature-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trail Map<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>First Bridge Loop Trail 0.5 mile<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Vancouver WA<br \/>\n<\/strong>Vancouver has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofvancouver.us\/parksites?keys=&amp;neighborhood=All&amp;amenities=All&amp;field_park_or_trail__tid%5B%5D=3451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">searchable map<\/a> of Parks and Trails.\u00a0 Using &#8220;Natural Areas&#8221; came up with six areas, all of which look as though they might have easy trails. Call Vancouver Parks for more information.\u00a0 360-487-8311<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/><\/a>?\u00a0 Burnt Bridge Creek Trail<\/strong>\u00a0 is a 8.1 mile one-way hard surface trail. \u00a0Description by <a href=\"http:\/\/The trail heads along grassy wetlands, some forested areas, and a few sections of sidewalk. There are continued surface improvements to the trail and street crossings as well as plans to extend it north of Meadowbrook Marsh. A car shuttle or a long day's walk will allow you to take in the full length of the pathway across the central area of the City of Vancouver. However, there are numerous access points to the greenway, and it can be conveniently divided into three parts; distances given for each section are round-trip. Note that some street crossings and trail sections, e.g. in Leverich Park, are a little sketchy for wheelchairs.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OregonHikers.org<\/a>: \u00a0&#8220;The trail heads along grassy wetlands, some forested areas, and a few sections of sidewalk. &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.However, there are numerous access points to the greenway, and it can be conveniently divided into three parts; distances given for each section are round-trip. Note that some street crossings and trail sections, e.g. in Leverich Park, are a little sketchy for wheelchairs.&#8221;<br \/>\nMap\u00a0 Here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofvancouver.us\/parksrec\/page\/burnt-bridge-creek-trail-8-miles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a> for the Trail.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"private\"><\/a>Private<\/h2>\n<p><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Adriana Hess Wetland Center<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8220;The Adriana Hess Wetland Park is a small park with loop trail, a shelter, benches and a viewing platform over Morrison Pond.&#8221;<br \/>\nHere is the Center <a href=\"https:\/\/tahoma.z2systems.com\/np\/clients\/tahoma\/event.jsp?event=32358\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone 253-565-9278\u00a0 \u00a0Address: 2917 Morrison Rd W<br \/>\nUniversity Place, WA<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-image alignleft wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/wheelchair_symbol_blue.png\" alt=\"Wheelchair Accessible\" width=\"18\" height=\"19\" \/>Donna Cooper Pepos Native Plant Trail \u00a0&#8221; \u00a0The trail was established in 1999 as a demonstration backyard habitat area featuring native plants of the Pacific Northwest.&#8221;\u00a0 ADA &#8211; compliant<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"misc\"><\/a>Miscellaneous<\/h2>\n<p><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.king5.com\/article\/news\/local\/take-5\/5-accessible-hikes-for-outdoor-lovers-with-disabilities\/281-573164439\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Accessible Hikes for Outdoor Lovers with Disabilities<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Here are five hikes recommended by the family of a North Bend teen with cerebral palsy.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><em>&#8220;<\/em><strong>About Accessibility in Washington State<\/strong><em>&#8221; <\/em>: A collaboration between Washington&#8217;s Recreation and Conservation Office, the Department of Fish and \u00a0Wildlife, the USDA Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources, Olympic National Park and the State Parks and Recreation Commission has put together guidelines for outdoor recreation. \u00a0They rate everything from campsites, picnic sites, places for fishing and hiking to bathrooms and wildlife watching as:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accessible<\/strong>:\u00a0Based on criteria within the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Facility is connected with barrier-free-route-of-travel from an accessible parking area. Due to topography and the primitive nature of some sites, these routes may not be accessible to all with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Useable<\/strong>:\u00a0Facility allows significant access. Some individuals with disabilities may have difficulty and need assistance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Non-Accessible<\/strong>:\u00a0Does not meet ADAAG criteria.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong><a title=\"Access Recreation\" href=\"http:\/\/www.accessrecreation.org\/home\/Access_Recreation_Home.html\" target=\"_blank\">Access Recreation<\/a>\u00a0 <\/strong>Here is a wonderful project in Washington and Oregon.<br \/>\n<span class=\"style_4\">&#8220;A<\/span>ccess Recreation [AR] is a Portland, Oregon ad hoc committee that has been developing uniform\u00a0<a title=\"http:\/\/accessrecreation.org\/Trail_Guidelines\/Title_page.html\" href=\"http:\/\/accessrecreation.org\/Trail_Guidelines\/Title_page.html\" target=\"_blank\">guidelines<\/a> for minimum information that should be provided about hiking trails and outdoor recreational facilities, that would benefit hikers with disabilities.\u00a0 These guidelines can be applied to websites, printed materials and at trail sites. &#8230;..When put into place, these <a title=\"http:\/\/accessrecreation.org\/Trail_Guidelines\/Title_page.html\" href=\"http:\/\/accessrecreation.org\/Trail_Guidelines\/Title_page.html\" target=\"_blank\">guidelines<\/a> will provide the public with easy access to better information on the accessibility of recreational and hiking trails in the states of Oregon and Washington and nationwide.&#8221; \u00a0Georgena Moran, founder and project coordinator, \u00a0says it is a &#8220;two-year project [ends June 2016] and as for now only <a href=\"http:\/\/accesstrails.org\/AR-trail-info\/overall_map.html\"><span class=\"s1\">two trails<\/span><\/a> have been trail mapped the with video accompaniment.&#8221; \u00a0 Article by Georgena, \u00a0<a title=\"Trails for Everyone\" href=\"http:\/\/www.accessrecreation.org\/home\/Intertwine_blog.html\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;Trails for Everyone&#8221;<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p>Washington Trails Association<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Here is a wonderful set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wta.org\/go-outside\/basics\/ada-accessible-hikes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ADA-Accessible Trails<\/a> from the Washington Trails Association.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Disabled Hikers<\/strong> is &#8220;&#8230; a disability-led organization building community and justice in the outdoors.\u00a0 The <a href=\"http:\/\/disabledhikers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a> includes detailed trail guides &#8211; currently primarily in the PNW but we accept submissions from anywhere.&#8221;\u00a0 Thank you to founder Syren Nagakyrie for telling us about it.\u00a0 She &#8220;also leads group hikes and provides other resources and does advocacy work.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturefortheblind.com\/directory-redirectory\">Nature For The Blind<\/a> has a directory of Braille trails for almost every state in the US and for many other countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonhikers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Oregon\u00a0Hikers\u00a0Forum<\/a>\u00a0is a service of the Trailkeepers of Oregon, a non-profit organization. \u00a0They provide this marvelous <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonhikers.org\/tools\/hikefinder\/hike_finder.php\" target=\"_blank\">Find a Hike<\/a> page where you can put in your parameters to look for suitable hikes\u00a0in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.\u00a0\u00a0I chose easy Family hikes with an elevation gain less than 500&#8242; and came up with 186 trails. \u00a0Limit that to 2 miles or less and you get 81. \u00a0The Trailkeepers also have the online <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonhikers.org\/field_guide\/Main_Page\" target=\"_blank\">Oregon Hikers Field Guide<\/a> for hiking in Oregon and Southern Washington.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p>The\u00a0<a title=\"Rails-to-Trails WA\" href=\"http:\/\/www.traillink.com\/stateactivity\/wa-wheelchair-accessible-trails.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Rails-to-Trails Conservancy<\/a> lists wheelchair accessible trails Washington.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.oregonlive.com\/terryrichard\/2008\/03\/handicap_access.html\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;Lots of options for wheelchair, stroller recreation&#8221;<\/a> \u00a0This is a useful article from The Oregonian, by Terry Richard published March 23, 2008 and updated November 16, 3009.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><a title=\"Washington State Accessible Trails\" href=\"http:\/\/www.accessibletrails.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Washington State Accessible Trails <\/a>\u00a0is a privately maintained website that covers a lot accessible outdoor locations\u00a0in Washington and other states as well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul> <a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington has a lot of trails with minimal obstacles. \u00a0Some are very easy and others are wheelchair accessible. \u00a0Here are just a few of them. Most of the links given were found through Internet search. Be sure to check out the wealth of resources listed under Miscellaneous.\u00a0 Some places I have been able to visit &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/?p=2594\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Washington State Accessible Trails<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-165","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/165","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=165"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/165\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8417,"href":"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/165\/revisions\/8417"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=165"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}