Cuyahoga Valley National Park<\/strong>
\nCuyahoga Valley National Park “…is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors. The winding Cuyahoga River gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands.”\u00a0 Here is their website<\/a>.
\n Accessibility\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 Maps<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Special Needs Brochure<\/a>\u00a0 Trails<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 330-657-2752
\n $\"Hikerwithcane\"$ <\/a>There are a great many “easy” hikes in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. \u00a0Too many for me to list. \u00a0Call the park’s accessibility coordinator, Arrye Rosser, at 440-546-5992 for help determining which paths are suitable for your limitations.
\nHere is Wheelchairtraveling.com’s<\/a>\u00a0excellent and thorough\u00a0access guide to the park.
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Map<\/a> \u00a0including Beaver Marsh<\/a>. \u00a0The path is 19.5 miles and has ten trailheads. \u00a0Beaver Marsh has an audio station with educational messages for people with visual limitations. \u00a0 Beaver Marsh Brochure<\/a>
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Brandywine Falls<\/a>\u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0The first\u00a01\/8 mile is accessible to the first boardwalk overlook.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ohio State Parks<\/a>\u00a0 <\/strong>Accessible facilities, including trails<\/a>
\nOhio has about 58 state parks with hiking trails. \u00a0At least five have accessible paved or boardwalk trails. \u00a0Please let me know of easy (but not necessarily wheelchair accessible) hikes that I should include for hikers not restricted to wheelchairs, but needing easy footing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Adams Lake State Park
\n<\/strong>“Located in Ohio’s Bluegrass region, one of the state’s most scenic and biologically interesting areas, Adams Lake State Park has much to offer the nature enthusiast. Remnant prairies and a quiet lake can be enjoyed in this small (50-acre) unique park.”
\n<\/strong>Park Office (Rocky Fork): (937) 393-4284\u00a0 \u00a0Here is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 Map<\/a>
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>There is an accessible 3\/4 mile path along the southern shore of Adams Lake.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Barkcamp State Park<\/strong>
\n“In addition to fine recreational facilities, visitors will enjoy the mature woodlands, open meadows, scenic lake and abundant wildlife of this secluded 1,005-acre park.”\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a> For information call 740-484-4064.\u00a0 Here is their website<\/a>.
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Hawk Trail 0.5 mile<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Cedar Bog State Nature Preserve
\n<\/strong>Cedar Bog State Nature Preserve, four miles south of Urbana in Champaign County, is a National Natural Landmark.\u00a0 More than forty endangered, threatened, and rare plants and animals are found in its 450 acres.\u00a0\u00a0This preserve is operated by the non-profit\u00a0Cedar Bog Association<\/a>\u00a0and is owned by the Ohio History Connection.\u00a0 \u00a0There is a $5 per person admission fee.\u00a0 Here is a description<\/a> from the Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves.
\nTheir phone number is\u00a0937-484-3744.
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>The boardwalk, 1.2 miles, has been built to ADA specifications and is fully wheelchair accessible.\u00a0 Thank you Mike Crackel for letting me know about it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Hocking Hills State Park<\/strong>
\nHocking Hills “features towering cliffs, waterfalls and deep, hemlock-shaded gorges for hikers and nature lovers to enjoy and serve as a backdrop to popular facilities and accommodations.”\u00a0 Some information on the web pages is inconsistent. \u00a0Before going it would be wise to call 740-385-6842.\u00a0 Here is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 Hocking Hills.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 Park Map<\/a> \u00a0 Trails Map\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 Maps of Trails<\/a>
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Conkles Hollow<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Brochure<\/a>\u00a0 Map<\/a> The Lower Gorge Trail is\u00a01 mile and accessible.
\nThere is a “deep, cool gorge, which is only 100 feet wide in places and is considered by some to be the deepest in Ohio” \u00a0 There are has “numerous waterfalls cascading over its sandstone cliffs.”
\n<\/a> $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Ash Cave Gorge<\/a>\u00a0has an\u00a01\/4 mile accessible trail. “Ash Cave is the largest, most impressive recess cave in the state.”
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>?<\/strong>\u00a0Cantwell Cliffs<\/a>\u00a0 1\/4 mile of the Cantwell Cliffs Gorge trail is said to be accessible, but call first as the rest of the 1 mile trail is rated “difficult.”
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>?<\/strong>\u00a0Old Man’s Cave<\/a>\u00a0 HockingHills.com claims that 3\/4 mile of the Gorge trail here is wheelchair accessible. \u00a0However, the park site says the 1 mile trail is “moderate” and does not mention accessibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Little Miami State Park
\n<\/strong>Caesar Creek Park Office: (513) 897-3055 \u00a0 North of Hedges Road\u00a0 \u00a0Here is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone 937-376-7440 Park Map<\/a>
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Little Miami is a 50 mile long paved trail corridor created from an abandoned railroad right-of-way along the Little Miami River.\u00a0 “As the river twists and bends, visitors will discover many natural wonders such as steep rocky cliffs, towering sycamores and elegant great blue herons on the wing.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Ohio State Nature Preserves<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Accessible Nature Preserves<\/a>\u00a0 Call the Ohio Department of Natural Resources \u00a0614-265-6565\u00a0for more information.
\n<\/strong>There are 136 State nature Preserves and natural areas in Ohio., “Most…contain small parking lots and a trail system.” \u00a0“Restrooms, picnic facilities and areas for active recreation are generally not available.” \u00a0Some are within State Parks and are described under that heading.
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Blackhand Gorge <\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 Brochure<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Photographs on this website show a paved path and it is listed as having an ADA trail. \u00a0This is probably the four mile bike trail, part of which is currently (10\/2015) under repair.
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Cooperrider-Kent Bog<\/a>\u00a0 Brochure<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The 0.5 mile boardwalk leads you through this “living relect from the Ice Age.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Quail Hollow State Park<\/strong>
\nCall the park for more information about their trails: 330-877-6652.\u00a0 Here is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 Park Map<\/a>\u00a0 Trail Map<\/a>
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>“The Nature For All trail is a 2000-foot paved interpretive trail for those visitors with a physical challenge.”
\n $\"Hikerwithcane\"$ <\/a>This park has eight interpretive nature hiking trails. \u00a0The longest are 1.5 miles and all are rated “Easy”.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n
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Cleveland Metroparks
\n<\/strong> Links to maps and\u00a0information about the 16 Reservations<\/a>\u00a0with hiking and walking trails. Links to the Nature\/Visitor Centers.<\/a> Note that by “reservation” they are referring to land set aside for conservation purposes. “Trails exist in every reservation with a variety of vistas and terrains, and can be located by contacting a Cleveland Metroparks naturalist at one of the seven outdoor education facilities.”\u00a0 Here is the Metroparks website<\/a>.\u00a0 For Park Administration call 216-635-3200
\n Big Creek Reservation<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Map<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0 Trail Map<\/a>
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Lake to Lake Trail “a 2.4 mile, universally accessible all purpose trail that connects Lake Abram to Lake Isaac.\u00a0 On foot, by bicycle, or by wheelchair, one crosses Abram Creek and Bagley Road as they travel the trail that passes through 175 acres of headwater wetlands joining the largest kettle lakes in Cuyahoga County.”
\nThere are several “easy” trails listed. Call Park Administration\u00a0to learn more.
\n Edgewater Beach<\/a>\u00a0is an urban park located between the Memorial Shoreway and Lake Erie.”
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>A free ADA Beach Wheelchair is available for use on a first come, first served basis while lifeguards are on duty.
\n North Chagrin Reservation<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 North Chagrin Nature Center<\/a> \u00a0440-473-3370
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>“The Nature Center overlooks Sanctuary Marsh, where native plants create a fine wetland community attracting a host of waterfowl, mammals, insects, reptiles, amphibians, songbirds and shorebirds. Marsh wildflowers bloom throughout the spring and summer.” \u00a0“The trails surrounding North Chagrin Nature Center are paved for easy access to all visitors.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks
\n $\"Hikerwithcane\"$ <\/a><\/strong>Many of the Metro Parks have trails rated “easy”. \u00a0Call to see if they would be easy for you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Here is their website.<\/a>
\n Battelle Darby Creek<\/a>\u00a0 phone 614-370-6254 or Nature Center 614-878-7106 \u00a0 Trails<\/a>
\n“Battelle Darby Creek features more than 7,000 acres of forest, prairies and wetlands. It stretches along 13 miles of the Big and Little Darby creeks, both State and National Scenic Rivers. …….\u00a0there are also over 1,600 acres of restored wetlands and prairies. ”
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Darby Creek Greenway \u00a04.7 miles. \u00a0“Flat trail through the prairies and woods that intersects the two bison pastures.”
\n Blacklick Woods<\/a>\u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 Trails<\/a> \u00a0 phone 614.861.8759\u00a0 There are six trails here, All of them ADA!
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Beech Trail 0.5 miles. “Passes through a beech-maple forest with beautiful displays of spring wildflowers, and continues past a swamp forest area.”
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Maple Loop \u00a00.9 miles \u00a0“Good for birding, traversing hardwood forest and passing a small wetland.”
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Multipurpose Trail \u00a04.1 miles \u00a0“Passes through a forest and a meadow.”<\/p>\n
$\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Blacklick Creek Greenway \u00a018 miles. \u00a0“Connects three Metro Parks and several small parks from Reynoldsburg to Groveport.”
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Buttonbush Trail \u00a00.5 miles. \u00a0“Runs through a hardwood swamp forest.”<\/p>\n
$\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Walter A. Tucker Trail \u00a00.1 miles \u00a0“Links the Buttonbush and Maple trails.”<\/p>\n
Blendon Woods<\/a>\u00a0 Trails<\/a> \u00a0phone 614-620-1861 or nature center 614-895-6221
\n $\"Hikerwithcane\"$ <\/a>?\u00a0<\/strong>There are six trails here rated “easy”. \u00a0I suggest you call to see if they are suitable for your limitations.
\nGlacier Ridge<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Trails<\/a> \u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 phone 614-216-8859
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Ironweed 2.8 miles “Goes through woods and fields and leads to Honda Wetland Education Center.”
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Marsh Hawk \u00a03 miles paved \u00a0“Goes through woods and fields.”<\/p>\n
Highbanks<\/a>\u00a0 Trails<\/a>\u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 phone 614-906-3149 or the Nature Center at 614-846-9962
\n $\"Wheelchair$ Big Meadows Path \u00a01 mile paved path “through meadows and playfields.”<\/p>\n
$\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Scenic River 0.6 miles ” goes through forest and along the Olentangy river.<\/p>\n
Prairie Oaks<\/a> \u00a0 Trails<\/a> \u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 phone 614-208-4321
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Darby Creek Greenway \u00a0is 3.4 miles and “winds through Darby Bend Lakes area and crosses Big Darby Creek.”
\n Scioto Audubon<\/a> \u00a0 Trails<\/a> \u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 phone 614-202-5197
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Scioto Greenway \u00a02 miles paved path that “stretches along the Scioto River and links the southern and north section of the greenway trail.”
\n Sharon Woods<\/a> \u00a0 Trails<\/a> \u00a0 Map<\/a> \u00a0phone 614-620-1865
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Edward S Thomas \u00a01.1 miles which “winds through a state nature preserve and past large burr oaks and an observation deck.\u00a0”
\n $\"Wheelchair$ Multipurpose \u00a03.8 miles “loops around the park and passes through woods and fields.”<\/p>\n
Slate Run<\/a>\u00a0 Trails<\/a> \u00a0 Map<\/a> \u00a0phone 614-329-1392
\n $\"Wheelchair$ Bobolink grassland \u00a01.5 miles “winds through grassland and leads to an observation deck overlooking the wetlands.”
\n Three Creeks<\/a> \u00a0 Trails<\/a> \u00a0 Map<\/a> \u00a0phone 614-208-2874
\n $\"Wheelchair$ Alum Creek Greenway \u00a07.3 miles paved path which “runs alongside Alum Creek and crosses a 300-foot bridge below the confluence of the Alum, Big walnut and Blacklick creeks.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Summit County Metro Parks<\/strong>
\nSummit County maintains many parks and trails.\u00a0 Here is a website with links to maps<\/a> of each of the parks as well as the Freedom and Towpath Trails.
\nCall 330-865-8065 for information.\u00a0 Here is the Parks website<\/a>.
\n $\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>List of accessible trails<\/a>\u00a0 This list has 11 paved trails, 10 of which are in natural areas.<\/p>\n
$\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Freedom Trail<\/a>\u00a06.2 miles between Middlebury Lot to Westwood Avenue in Akron.<\/p>\n
$\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail<\/a> \u00a085 miles – mostly ADA accessible<\/p>\n
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Freedom Trail Photo courtesy of Summit Metro Parks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
$\"Wheelchair$ <\/a>
Towpath Trail photo courtesy of Summit Metro Parks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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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>
The\u00a0 Rails-to-Trails Conservancy<\/a>\u00a0lists wheelchair accessible trails in Ohio.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul> Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ohio\u00a0has a number of trails with minimal obstacles. \u00a0Some are very easy and others are wheelchair accessible. \u00a0Here are just a few of them. Ohio has an amazing wealth of parks and trails. Their management is a little confusing and there is some overlap between the federal, state and metro parks. These links were\u00a0found through … Continue reading Rails-to-Trails – Ohio<\/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-389","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/389","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=389"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/389\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7572,"href":"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/389\/revisions\/7572"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=389"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

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