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\nLocal<\/a>
\nPrivate<\/a>
\nMiscellaneous<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>Federal<\/h2>\nAllegheny National Forest<\/strong>
\n” Situated in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, the ANF is composed of plateau tops with elevations up to approximately 2,300 feet and valleys down to approximately 1,000 feet above sea level. The forest is approximately 517,000 acres and includes land in Elk, Forest, McKean and Warren counties in the northwestern corner of the state. ”
\nHere is the Forest website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 814-728-6100 \u00a0 Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau<\/a>\u00a0 phone 800-473-9370 \u00a0Regional Map<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0Maps and Brochures<\/a>. \u00a0List of trails<\/a> with links to descriptions. \u00a0There are several trails described as “easy”, but you will need to call ahead to learn more. \u00a0Try the Bradford Ranger District 814-363-6000 or the Marienville Ranger District 814-927-5700
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<\/a>Shawmut Trail<\/a> is 2 miles that “partially follows Marvin Creek and traverses wooded settings, open meadows and farm land.”
\n<\/a>Timberdoodle Flats Interpretive Trail<\/a> is “Two trail loops totaling 1.4 miles. \u00a0The Woodcock Loop is marked with a yellow woodcock insignia and features 12 interpretive stops. The shorter Bluebird trail is suitable for wheelchairs or walking assistance equipment and features six interpretive stops.” Description<\/a> from Forest Service<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>![\"Dingmans](\"https:\/\/www.accessiblenature.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DelawareGapLBA-199x300.jpg\")
<\/a>Dingmans Falls in Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area \u00a9Louisa Armbrust<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area\u00a0 <\/strong>The Delaware Water Gap national Recreation area <\/span>is 67,00 acres of mountains and valleys, including 40 miles of the Middle Delaware River and 27 miles of the Appalachian Trail.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>There are waterfalls, rhododendron ravines, and hemlock forests.
\nHere is the Area website.<\/a> Phone 570-426-2452
\nMap<\/a>\u00a0 Accessibility<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Dingmans Creek Trail<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0A lovely 0.4 mile one way boardwalk trail takes you past the 80′ Silverthread Falls to Dingmans Falls which drop 130′. \u00a0The trail is stroller and wheelchair accessible.
\n<\/a>\u00a0McDade Recreational Trail<\/a> Parts of this trail are accessible, such as Smithfield Beach to Riverview and Bushkill Village to Jerry Lees. \u00a0However, you should call the park, 570-426-2452 to be sure these sections are appropriate for you.
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<\/a>Pocono Environmental Education Center<\/a> has a 1\/4 mile rope-lined sensory trail.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Erie National \u00a0Wildlife Refuge<\/strong><\/p>\nHere is the Refuge website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone: 814-789-3585\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Brochure<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong>There are five nature trails here. \u00a0Some of them sound pretty easy. \u00a0Call to see if they would be\u00a0easy for you.
\n<\/strong>Muddy Creek Holly Trail<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong>Map<\/a> \u00a0“<\/strong>This out-and-back trail stretches a mile over the glacial and riverine sediments of Muddy Creek’s valley. The terrain is flat to gently rolling with an environment of meadows, marshes, oxbow sloughs, and intermediate and mature forests….A four foot wide boardwalk provides excellent access for the handicapped and others in this seasonally wet area.”
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<\/a>?<\/strong> Beaver Run Trail is a 1 mile loop<\/p>\n<\/a>?<\/strong> Tsuga Trail can be done as a 1.2 mile loop<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
\n<\/strong>“The refuge protects a variety of habitats for birds in the highly urbanized landscape of greater Philadelphia.”
\n<\/strong>Here is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 215-365-3118 \u00a0Brochure and Map<\/a>
\nDarby Creek. \u00a0Thank you to Park Ranger Suzanne Kelley who writes that “We have a .6 mile accessible loop – the asphalt path, about 8′ wide, goes between Darby Creek and the impoundment (big man-made pond), crosses the impoundment on a boardwalk and comes back to the visitor center or parking lot through the woods on an asphalt path about 6′ wide.\u00a0 Just past the boardwalk is our accessible fishing deck – the asphalt goes up to it.\u00a0 The visitor center is also accessible…<\/span>The rest of the service roads and paths are hard packed dirt, gravel. and wood chip.\u00a0 The terrain in general is flat with minor hills towards the center of the refuge.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>State<\/h2>\nPennsylvania State Parks<\/strong>
\nHere are links \u00a0to all of the 119 State Parks<\/a> in Pennsylvania. \u00a0Note that many trails are described as “Easiest”. \u00a0 This means “elevation gain or loss is minimal, less than 5% slope, maximum 20% up to 100 feet.” \u00a0It does not guarantee the absence of roots \u00a0or rocks to trip you up. \u00a0Call ahead.
\nPennsylvania Bureau of State Parks website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 717-787-6640<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>Pennsylvania State Parks with Accessible Trails<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Thank you Jody Russell of PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks for this list\u00a0“of state parks that have accessible trails and sightseeing areas that are actually marked as accessible or I believe would be suitable for disabled individuals that would like to enjoy Pennsylvania\u2019s state parks.” \u00a0She has added contact information for each park listed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>Black Moshannon State Park<\/strong>
\n“Black Moshannon State Park covers 3,394 acres of forests and wetlands and conserves unique, natural environments.” It is surrounded by Moshannon State Forest.
\nHere is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone: 814-342-5960\u00a0 Brochure<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a>
\n<\/a>Bog Trail is “0.3 mile, 0.5 mile full loop, …….Take the boardwalk to explore a wetland dominated by sphagnum moss and leatherleaf, and accented by sedges, rushes, carnivorous plants and lilies. Observe waterfowl and other wildlife along the trail. Wayside panels tell the surprising story of bogs and other park wetlands. Access for people with disabilities is at Boating Area #3.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Cook Forest State Park<\/strong>
\n8,500-acre Cook Forest State Park in northwestern Pennsylvania., is known for its stands of old growth forest.\u00a0 The park\u2019s Forest Cathedral of towering white pines and hemlocks is a National Natural Landmark.\u00a0 13 miles of the Clarion River flows through the Park.
\nTrails<\/a> Here is the Park website.<\/a>\u00a0 Phone: 814-744-8407\u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure<\/a>
\n<\/a>Paved Trail:<\/strong> 0.17-mile, “This paved, ADA accessible loop trail is at the end of the water tower access road at the entrance of the Sawmill Center for the Arts. This trail winds through a mature hardwood forest which teams with wildlife like white-tailed deer, squirrel and chipmunk.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Cowans Gap State Park
\n<\/strong>1.085 acre Cowans Gap State Park is in the Allens Valley of Fulton County.\u00a0 It contains a 42-acre lake and is surrounded by Buchanan State Forest.
\nPhone: 717-485-3948 Here is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0
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<\/a><\/strong>Lakeside Trail: 1.5 miles,\u00a0“This very pleasant, nearly level, scenic trail encircles Cowans Gap Lake. This is the most popular trail in the park. ” \u00a0Call ahead to be sure this easy-sounding trail is all right for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Gifford Pinchot State Park
\n<\/strong>2,338-acre Gifford Pinchot State Park is in northern York County.\u00a0 ” The park consists of reverting farm fields and wooded hillsides with the 340-acre Pinchot Lake serving as a prime attraction.”
\n<\/strong>Phone 717-432-5011\u00a0 \u00a0Here is the Park website.<\/a>\u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0
\n<\/a><\/a>Alpine Trail\u00a00.5 mile, “This wide, flat trail has a gravel surface. Alpine Trail has an outstanding crop of wildflowers in April and May, with bluebells and marsh marigolds. The trail begins on the east side of Conewago Day Use Area.”
\n<\/a>Oak Trail\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>0.4 mile,\u00a0“This short trail connects the campground to the interpretive center at the western end of the Conewago Day Use Area. The trail is gently rolling and wide with a gravel surface. The trail passes through a maturing oak and hickory forest and past a large diabase rock outcropping near the interpretive center. This trail connects with Gravel and Lakeside trails.
\n<\/a>Gravel Trail 1.2 miles, “This trail runs through second growth forest from the campground to the area of the boat rental at the eastern end of the Conewago Day Use Area. This wide trail follows an old woods road and has a gravel surface. ”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Jennings Environmental Education Center
\n<\/strong>The Center is “…dedicated to providing environmental education and interpretation to the community. …\u00a0 \u00a0One of the park\u2019s main features, the 20-acre prairie ecosystem, is home to distinctive prairie plants and the endangered massasauga rattlesnake.”\u00a0 “Jennings offers many hiking opportunities that traverse varying terrain and diverse habitats. Visitors may walk through over 300 acres of forest and prairie. “
\n<\/strong>Phone\u00a0 724-794-6011\u00a0 \u00a0Here is the Center’s website.\u00a0 Brochure\u00a0<\/a> \u00a0Map<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0
\n<\/a><\/a>The park’s brochure describes 13 “easiest hiking” trails which might suit you. \u00a0Call ahead to be sure.
\n<\/a>?<\/strong> Woodwhisper Trail: 0.16 mile, “Popular with people with strollers, this paved, flat loop travels through an upland, mixed hardwood forest.” Not listed as ADA, but call to find out if it will accommodate a wheelchair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Kings Gap Environmental Education Center<\/strong>
\n“Kings Gap consists of 2,531 acres of forest on South Mountain, with more than 20 miles of hiking trails, a permanent orienteering course, picnicking, hunting, and other recreational and educational opportunities.”\u00a0\u00a0
\n<\/strong>Phone 717-486-5031.\u00a0 Here is the Center’s website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\n<\/a><\/a>Whispering Pines Trail: 0.3 mile, paved,\u00a0“This ADA accessible trail loops through the interior of the pine plantation.”
\n<\/a>White Oaks Trail: 0.3 mile, paved,”This ADA accessible loop trail has exhibits to interpret the ecology of a deciduous white oak forest.”
\n<\/a>In addition to the wheelchair accessible trails noted above there are several trail described in the brochure as “easiest” hiking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Neshaminy State Park\u00a0<\/strong>
\nNeshaminy State Park is along the Delaware River in lower Bucks County.
\n215-639-4538 Here is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure<\/a>
\n<\/a>Logan Walk 0.57 miles: “This is the original drive to the former Robert Logan Home, which has been removed. The tree-lined walk is used by visitors for numerous recreational activities and serves as a park service road. The walk is paved and ADA accessible.”
\n<\/a>East Walk 0.17 mi. and part of West Walk<\/p>\n<\/a>Eagles Forest Trail 0.4 miles<\/p>\n<\/a>River Walk Trail (0.92 mile) Oak Lane (0.22 mile), Locust Lane (0.58 mile), Beaver Lane (0.29 mile), and Buck Alley (0.26 mile) trails are all described as “easiest walking”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Norristown Farm Park
\n<\/strong>“One of the most unique parks in the Pennsylvania state park system, Norristown Farm Park is a working farm in continuous use since colonial times.”
\nHere is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 Brochure\u00a0<\/a> Phone: 610-270-0215\u00a0 Map<\/a>
\n<\/a>\u00a0“There are eight miles of trails throughout the park. Most trails are paved and used for walking, rollerblading and bicycling.\u00a0 …<\/i>All paved trails can be accessed by wheelchairs. Some trails have hills that could impact wheelchair use. Check the contours on the map to determine changes in elevation and your ability to maneuver these grades.\u00a0”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Ohiopyle State Park
\n<\/strong>Ohiopyle State Park is c20,500 acres of “rugged natural beauty and serves as the gateway to the Laurel Highlands….”\u00a0 The Youghiogheny River Gorge passes through the center if the park.
\nPhone 724-329-8591.\u00a0 \u00a0Here is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a>
\n<\/a>\u00a0Youghiogheny River Trail:<\/span> 27 miles, is part of the150 mile\u00a0Great Allegheny Passage .
\n<\/a>“From the Ramcat Launch Area and Trailhead Parking Area on the east side of the park, the trail descends at a one percent downhill grade to the Train Station\/Visitor\u2019s Center parking lot in the town of Ohiopyle. From the Train Station\/Visitor\u2019s Center in the town of Ohiopyle, the 17 miles of trail crosses the river twice and descends at a three percent grade to Connellsville. Parking is available in Connellsville in lots on Third Street and in the Yough River Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Presque Isle State Park
\n<\/strong>“Presque Isle State Park is a 3,200-acre sandy peninsula that arches into Lake Erie.”
\nHere is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 Phone 814-833-7424\u00a0 Brochure<\/a>
\n<\/a>Karl Boyes Multi-purpose National Recreation Trail “makes a 13.5-mile circuit in the park. This paved trail is designated as a National Recreation Trail. This ADA accessible trail is popular with bicyclists, in-line skaters and joggers. During the winter, the trail is plowed from the entrance to the ranger station for hikers.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Sinnemahoning State Park\u00a0<\/strong>
\n“Sinnemahoning State Park, located near the center of the Pennsylvania Wilds\u2019 scenic steep valleys region, encompasses 1,910 acres of beautiful scenery and outstanding wildlife habitat.”\u00a0 \u00a0The Park lies in Cameron and Potter counties and includes lands on both sides of First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek, and a 145-acre reservoir.
\nHere is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone\u00a0 814-647-840\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Lowlands Trail 5 miles along “the course of the First Fork …..passing through open fields, shrubby riparian zones and mature, towering forests. “….. Interpretive panels along the way provide insights into the wildlife and ecology of the park. An ADA accessible wildlife viewing platform is located at the northern trailhead of the Lowlands Trail. This area is ideal habitat for deer, elk, woodcock, migratory songbirds and monarch butterflies. The trail from the wildlife viewing platform to the 40 Maples Day Use Area is ADA accessible. \u00a0A spur of the trail near the 40 Maples Day Use Area leads to a secluded viewing blind that overlooks an abandoned beaver pond. Quiet visitors may be able to see great blue herons wading in the pond or painted turtles basking on partially submerged logs. Osprey, green herons, belted kingfishers, bobcats and whitetail deer also frequent the area.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Swatara State Park
\n<\/strong>“The 3,520-acre Swatara State Park consists of rolling fields and woodlands situated in the Swatara Valley, between Second and Blue mountains. The scenic Swatara Creek meanders the length of the park and is surrounded by forests and wetlands that support a diversity of wildlife.”
\n<\/strong>Phone\u00a0 717-865-6470\u00a0 \u00a0 Here is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a>
\nSwatara Rail Trail: 10 miles, “extends from Lickdale Interchange (Exit 90) of I-81 to the Pine Grove Interchange (Exit 100) of I-81. The trail is relatively flat, with variable surfaces: dirt, gravel and pavement.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Tobyhanna State Park\u00a0<\/strong>
\n5,440 acre Tobyhanna State Park is in Monroe and Wayne counties in northeastern Pennsylvania and includes 170-acre Tobyhanna Lake.
\nPhone 570-894-8336\u00a0 Here is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 Brochure<\/a>
\nLakeside Trail: 5.1 miles, “This improved trail has a hardened base for hiking and bicycling in summer and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in winter. Although not recommended for people with disabilities, wheelchair users have completed the trail. Part of the trail is on the paved road. ”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Varden Conservation Area
\n<\/strong>\u00a0The 444-acre Varden Conservation Area is in Wayne County and is protected for future generations as a respite from daily life and a “place to learn about Pennsylvania\u2019s wonderful natural history.”
\nHere is the Area website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone 570-676-3428\u00a0 Trail descriptions<\/a>.
\n<\/a>Pond Loop Trail 0.73 mile ADA compliant\u00a0 \u00a0“This trail begins at the teaching pavilion at the Tannery Tract, loops around to Middle Creek, passes through a forested area around a pond, and wraps back to the pavilion.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Local<\/h2>\nAllegheny County Parks\u00a0<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Thanks to Braden Meiter for the following information and suggestions about accessibility in the parks.\u00a0 Here is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/strong>412-350-7275
\n \u00a0<\/strong>Nextpittsburgh Article by Michele Fetting<\/a><\/p>\nNorth Park<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Brochure & Map<\/a>\u00a0 Paved Trails<\/a>\u00a0 Blazed Trails-Central<\/a>\u00a0 724-935-1766 or 724-935-1971
\nLake Loop: 5 miles, mostly flat, paved.<\/p>\nSwimming pool (south ridge) loops: Paved loops on shoulder of road. Very wide shoulder. As little as .5 miles to about 1.5 miles. Figure eight loops.
\nSwimming pool (south ridge) loops: \u00a0Map<\/a> \u00a0Blazed trails leaving from Pie Traynor Field. Gravel or wide natural surface, low elevation change. \u00a0Suggested Route: Head south from Pie Traynor parking lot onto trail with white with red dot blaze. Follow to intersection with South ridge road. Make right turn onto white blaze trail. Follow to Pie Traynor parking lot.
\n[\u00a0Latodami Nature Center trails<\/a>\u00a0 Phone 724-935-2170
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<\/a>\u00a0Nature Access Trail\u00a0\u00a0map<\/a>\u00a0 0.4 mile Braille trail]<\/p>\nHartwood Acres Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Basic Trail Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Detailed Trail Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0412-767-9200
\nMansion parking lot: Wide, mostly flat, natural surface. Cross street from parking lot. Follow trail #10 until it meets an unmarked intersection, bear in the sidebar. Trail intersects with purple trail (trail 12), go right. Stay straight through intersections until back at trail beginning.<\/p>\nDeer Lakes Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a>\u00a0724-265-3520
\nPaved Pond Trails: Paved, mostly flat. Loops starting from Splash park or Veterans Shelter Parking lots. Distance variable.<\/p>\nHarrison Hills Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Map<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0Map of Blazed Trails<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0724-295-3570
\nPaved loop at CottonTail Drive Playground: Flat, paved, 0.5 mile .<\/p>\nEnvironmental Learning Center Loop: Mostly flat, wide, natural surface trail, approximately 1 mile. Park at ELC. Walk north on gravel service road. Turn right onto purple trail through meadow. At intersection with green trail, turn right and follow back to service road. Turn left back to ELC parking lot.<\/p>\n
South Park<\/a>\u00a0 north half of Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0south half\u00a0of Map<\/a>\u00a0 Trails<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0412-835-4809 or 412-835-4810, or 412-835-5710
\nCorrigan Drive: flat, paved. Couple different parking locations, not a loop; out and back. \u00a0 2 Miles.
\nMaple Springs Road Exercise Loop: flat, rock\/gravel, some paved spots. 1.75 Miles.<\/p>\nRound Hill Park<\/a>\u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 Trails- Not Blazed<\/a> 412-384-4701
\nThe Farm: Everything around the farm is paved and loops all around to the different animals ( .5 miles).
\nThe trails here are not blazed, would be difficult to explain. Some trails, however, are flat around the farm , as they are also accessed by tractors\/other farm equipment.<\/p>\nWhite Oak Park<\/a>\u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0412-678-3774 or 412-350-2455
\n<\/a>Sylvan Drive: It is a paved road that comes to a dead end, main park road, which most of the shelters are on. There is rarely heavy traffic and safe for most park visitors. Very popular for walking.<\/p>\nSettlers Cabin Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a>
\nPanhandle Connector Trail: Leaves from the old park office on Greer Rd. Trail is completely paved and is 0.67 mile long \u2013 eventually it will connect to the Panhandle Trail once property is acquired.
\n<\/a>Panhandle rail trail is nearby: http:\/\/www.railstotrails.us\/pa_panhandle_trail.htm<\/a><\/p>\nBoyce Park <\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Trails Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0724-327-0338 or 724-327-8798 \u00a0 \u00a0Visitor Center \u00a0724-733-4618
\n<\/a>Centerview Drive: Paved, mostly flat, some hills. Variable distances depending on parking.<\/p>\nWide paved berm with light traffic.\u00a0Trail from Silver Beaver: Old road, paved but is not a loop.<\/p>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Asbury Woods
\n<\/strong>Asbury Woods is an independent non-profit organization with a mission “to provide all members of the community with meaningful environmental, educational and recreational experiences…”
\nHere is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 814-835-5356 \u00a0Trail Guide<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Trail Map<\/a>
\nBoardwalk Trail 1\/3 mile\u00a0located just behind the Nature Center. Trail features include mature woods, access to a quiet gazebo and a wetland deck where visitors can see summer dragonflies, turtles, ducks and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Bucks County Parks and Recreation\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBucks County has eight parks, eight recreation areas and three nature centers.
\n<\/strong>Here is their website.<\/a>\u00a0 Phone215-348-6114 or 215-757-0571\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0
\n<\/a><\/strong>Churchville Nature Center<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Trail Map<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0215-357-4005
\nThank you to Kirsten Becker, who supplied the map and this trail information: “We have one small section of trail, our yellow trail, that is paved that loops around our meadow and over to our pond, as well as a small section that has a board walk near that.\u00a0 The remainder of the trails (2 miles total) are hard packed dirt.\u00a0 One of our trails, the orange trail does have a great deal of exposed roots through one section.\u00a0 Our building is accessible. ”
\nSilver Lake Park<\/a> \u00a0215-757-0571 Nature Center<\/a>
\n“A half mile double loop is handicapped accessible and can be reached from the Visitor Center or from the parking lot by the lake.”
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Lancaster County
\n<\/strong>Parks, Trails, & Map<\/a>\u00a0 717-299-8215 Here is the County website.<\/a>
\nCentral Park Trails and facilities brochure and map<\/a>
\nConestoga Greenway Trail<\/a> \u00a01.3 miles paved pathway “that runs along the outer bank of the Conestoga River as it encircles the Sunnyside peninsula.” \u00a0It “provides educational opportunities to study the riverway itself, as well as the wildlife and flora and fauna that call it home. ”
\nConewago Recreation Trail<\/a> 5.5 miles which “follows the Conewago Creek through scenic farmland and woodlands, and links to the Lebanon Valley RailTrail. ” \u00a0Note, when I posted this in March 2016, there was a warning on the website that some sections of this trail are washed out.
\nLancaster Junction Recreation Trail<\/a> “runs for 2.3 miles between the hamlet of Lancaster Junction and Route 283. Like the Conewago Trail, Lancaster Junction Trail travels through some of Lancaster County\u2019s most scenic farmland, and borders Chiques Creek in its northern half.”
\nBoth Conewago and Lancaster Junction trails have “well-graded, level surfaces.”
\n?\u00a0<\/strong>The Northwest Lancaster County River Trail <\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Parts of this “fourteen-mile, multi-use, public recreation trail adjacent to the Susquehanna River” are accessible for wheelchairs, but not all. \u00a0Call the county, \u00a0the borough, or township numbers given in the website for information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Private<\/h2>\nBucks <\/strong>County<\/strong> Audubon Society at Honey Hollow<\/strong>
\nHoney Hollow has 1″10-acres with 6 miles of trails, meadows, forests, ponds, wetlands, and streams. Visit our Healing Garden, Explore the Honey Hollow Creek and Pond, and Discover our Agricultural Fields!”
\nHere is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 215-297-5880 \u00a0Trail Map<\/a>
\nDiane Smith, Educational Director, writes, “We have one trail that I consider accessible (although maybe not fully ADA compliant), our Visitor Center is accessible and some trails are very easy.” \u00a0“On the ….\u00a0map, trail L, Bird Blind or Lavender trail is accessible. “<\/span><\/p>\n“All of the trails in the bluebird meadow (M, pink) are easy, as are some of the approaches to the pond (G, green).\u00a0 None of the trails are paved but the easy\/accessible ones are smooth, grassy and not steep.”<\/p>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>Conemaugh River Lake
\n<\/strong>“An abundance of cultural resources and recreational opportunities coupled with a great river revival and trail has certainly made Conemaugh River Lake the place to be for outdoor fun!”
\nHere is their website.<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0724-639-9013 option: 7 \u00a0Maintained by the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy<\/a>
\nWest Penn Rail Trail \u00a0“Interpretive signs along the trail point out interesting parts of the historical legacy. \u00a0Over three miles of the [17 mile] trail is level and accessible by wheelchair at the Livermore and Westinghouse trail heads.” \u00a0Call before you go. \u00a0There is a note on the Map<\/a>\u00a0that the access at Westinghouse is closed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>
Allegheny National Forest<\/strong> Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area\u00a0 <\/strong>The Delaware Water Gap national Recreation area <\/span>is 67,00 acres of mountains and valleys, including 40 miles of the Middle Delaware River and 27 miles of the Appalachian Trail.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>There are waterfalls, rhododendron ravines, and hemlock forests. Dingmans Creek Trail<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0A lovely 0.4 mile one way boardwalk trail takes you past the 80′ Silverthread Falls to Dingmans Falls which drop 130′. \u00a0The trail is stroller and wheelchair accessible. Erie National \u00a0Wildlife Refuge<\/strong><\/p>\n Here is the Refuge website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone: 814-789-3585\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Brochure<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong>There are five nature trails here. \u00a0Some of them sound pretty easy. \u00a0Call to see if they would be\u00a0easy for you. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum Pennsylvania State Parks<\/strong> Pennsylvania State Parks with Accessible Trails<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Thank you Jody Russell of PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks for this list\u00a0“of state parks that have accessible trails and sightseeing areas that are actually marked as accessible or I believe would be suitable for disabled individuals that would like to enjoy Pennsylvania\u2019s state parks.” \u00a0She has added contact information for each park listed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Black Moshannon State Park<\/strong> Cook Forest State Park<\/strong> Cowans Gap State Park Gifford Pinchot State Park Jennings Environmental Education Center Kings Gap Environmental Education Center<\/strong> Neshaminy State Park\u00a0<\/strong> Norristown Farm Park Ohiopyle State Park Presque Isle State Park Sinnemahoning State Park\u00a0<\/strong> Swatara State Park Tobyhanna State Park\u00a0<\/strong> Varden Conservation Area Allegheny County Parks\u00a0<\/strong> North Park<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Brochure & Map<\/a>\u00a0 Paved Trails<\/a>\u00a0 Blazed Trails-Central<\/a>\u00a0 724-935-1766 or 724-935-1971 Hartwood Acres Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Basic Trail Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Detailed Trail Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0412-767-9200 Deer Lakes Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a>\u00a0724-265-3520 Harrison Hills Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Map<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0Map of Blazed Trails<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0724-295-3570 South Park<\/a>\u00a0 north half of Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0south half\u00a0of Map<\/a>\u00a0 Trails<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0412-835-4809 or 412-835-4810, or 412-835-5710 Round Hill Park<\/a>\u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 Trails- Not Blazed<\/a> 412-384-4701 White Oak Park<\/a>\u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0412-678-3774 or 412-350-2455 Settlers Cabin Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a> Boyce Park <\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Trails Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0724-327-0338 or 724-327-8798 \u00a0 \u00a0Visitor Center \u00a0724-733-4618 Wide paved berm with light traffic.\u00a0 Asbury Woods Bucks County Parks and Recreation\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> Lancaster County Bucks <\/strong>County<\/strong> Audubon Society at Honey Hollow<\/strong> Conemaugh River Lake
\n” Situated in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, the ANF is composed of plateau tops with elevations up to approximately 2,300 feet and valleys down to approximately 1,000 feet above sea level. The forest is approximately 517,000 acres and includes land in Elk, Forest, McKean and Warren counties in the northwestern corner of the state. ”
\nHere is the Forest website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 814-728-6100 \u00a0 Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau<\/a>\u00a0 phone 800-473-9370 \u00a0Regional Map<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0Maps and Brochures<\/a>. \u00a0List of trails<\/a> with links to descriptions. \u00a0There are several trails described as “easy”, but you will need to call ahead to learn more. \u00a0Try the Bradford Ranger District 814-363-6000 or the Marienville Ranger District 814-927-5700
\n<\/a>Shawmut Trail<\/a> is 2 miles that “partially follows Marvin Creek and traverses wooded settings, open meadows and farm land.”
\n<\/a>Timberdoodle Flats Interpretive Trail<\/a> is “Two trail loops totaling 1.4 miles. \u00a0The Woodcock Loop is marked with a yellow woodcock insignia and features 12 interpretive stops. The shorter Bluebird trail is suitable for wheelchairs or walking assistance equipment and features six interpretive stops.” Description<\/a> from Forest Service<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nHere is the Area website.<\/a> Phone 570-426-2452
\nMap<\/a>\u00a0 Accessibility<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>\u00a0McDade Recreational Trail<\/a> Parts of this trail are accessible, such as Smithfield Beach to Riverview and Bushkill Village to Jerry Lees. \u00a0However, you should call the park, 570-426-2452 to be sure these sections are appropriate for you.
\n<\/a><\/a>Pocono Environmental Education Center<\/a> has a 1\/4 mile rope-lined sensory trail.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Muddy Creek Holly Trail<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong>Map<\/a> \u00a0“<\/strong>This out-and-back trail stretches a mile over the glacial and riverine sediments of Muddy Creek’s valley. The terrain is flat to gently rolling with an environment of meadows, marshes, oxbow sloughs, and intermediate and mature forests….A four foot wide boardwalk provides excellent access for the handicapped and others in this seasonally wet area.”
\n<\/a>?<\/strong> Beaver Run Trail is a 1 mile loop<\/p>\n<\/a>?<\/strong> Tsuga Trail can be done as a 1.2 mile loop<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>“The refuge protects a variety of habitats for birds in the highly urbanized landscape of greater Philadelphia.”
\n<\/strong>Here is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 215-365-3118 \u00a0Brochure and Map<\/a>
\nDarby Creek. \u00a0Thank you to Park Ranger Suzanne Kelley who writes that “We have a .6 mile accessible loop – the asphalt path, about 8′ wide, goes between Darby Creek and the impoundment (big man-made pond), crosses the impoundment on a boardwalk and comes back to the visitor center or parking lot through the woods on an asphalt path about 6′ wide.\u00a0 Just past the boardwalk is our accessible fishing deck – the asphalt goes up to it.\u00a0 The visitor center is also accessible…<\/span>The rest of the service roads and paths are hard packed dirt, gravel. and wood chip.\u00a0 The terrain in general is flat with minor hills towards the center of the refuge.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>State<\/h2>\n
\nHere are links \u00a0to all of the 119 State Parks<\/a> in Pennsylvania. \u00a0Note that many trails are described as “Easiest”. \u00a0 This means “elevation gain or loss is minimal, less than 5% slope, maximum 20% up to 100 feet.” \u00a0It does not guarantee the absence of roots \u00a0or rocks to trip you up. \u00a0Call ahead.
\nPennsylvania Bureau of State Parks website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 717-787-6640<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
\n“Black Moshannon State Park covers 3,394 acres of forests and wetlands and conserves unique, natural environments.” It is surrounded by Moshannon State Forest.
\nHere is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone: 814-342-5960\u00a0 Brochure<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a>
\n<\/a>Bog Trail is “0.3 mile, 0.5 mile full loop, …….Take the boardwalk to explore a wetland dominated by sphagnum moss and leatherleaf, and accented by sedges, rushes, carnivorous plants and lilies. Observe waterfowl and other wildlife along the trail. Wayside panels tell the surprising story of bogs and other park wetlands. Access for people with disabilities is at Boating Area #3.”<\/p>\n
\n8,500-acre Cook Forest State Park in northwestern Pennsylvania., is known for its stands of old growth forest.\u00a0 The park\u2019s Forest Cathedral of towering white pines and hemlocks is a National Natural Landmark.\u00a0 13 miles of the Clarion River flows through the Park.
\nTrails<\/a> Here is the Park website.<\/a>\u00a0 Phone: 814-744-8407\u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure<\/a>
\n<\/a>Paved Trail:<\/strong> 0.17-mile, “This paved, ADA accessible loop trail is at the end of the water tower access road at the entrance of the Sawmill Center for the Arts. This trail winds through a mature hardwood forest which teams with wildlife like white-tailed deer, squirrel and chipmunk.”<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>1.085 acre Cowans Gap State Park is in the Allens Valley of Fulton County.\u00a0 It contains a 42-acre lake and is surrounded by Buchanan State Forest.
\nPhone: 717-485-3948 Here is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0
\n<\/a><\/strong>Lakeside Trail: 1.5 miles,\u00a0“This very pleasant, nearly level, scenic trail encircles Cowans Gap Lake. This is the most popular trail in the park. ” \u00a0Call ahead to be sure this easy-sounding trail is all right for you.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>2,338-acre Gifford Pinchot State Park is in northern York County.\u00a0 ” The park consists of reverting farm fields and wooded hillsides with the 340-acre Pinchot Lake serving as a prime attraction.”
\n<\/strong>Phone 717-432-5011\u00a0 \u00a0Here is the Park website.<\/a>\u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0
\n<\/a><\/a>Alpine Trail\u00a00.5 mile, “This wide, flat trail has a gravel surface. Alpine Trail has an outstanding crop of wildflowers in April and May, with bluebells and marsh marigolds. The trail begins on the east side of Conewago Day Use Area.”
\n<\/a>Oak Trail\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>0.4 mile,\u00a0“This short trail connects the campground to the interpretive center at the western end of the Conewago Day Use Area. The trail is gently rolling and wide with a gravel surface. The trail passes through a maturing oak and hickory forest and past a large diabase rock outcropping near the interpretive center. This trail connects with Gravel and Lakeside trails.
\n<\/a>Gravel Trail 1.2 miles, “This trail runs through second growth forest from the campground to the area of the boat rental at the eastern end of the Conewago Day Use Area. This wide trail follows an old woods road and has a gravel surface. ”<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The Center is “…dedicated to providing environmental education and interpretation to the community. …\u00a0 \u00a0One of the park\u2019s main features, the 20-acre prairie ecosystem, is home to distinctive prairie plants and the endangered massasauga rattlesnake.”\u00a0 “Jennings offers many hiking opportunities that traverse varying terrain and diverse habitats. Visitors may walk through over 300 acres of forest and prairie. “
\n<\/strong>Phone\u00a0 724-794-6011\u00a0 \u00a0Here is the Center’s website.\u00a0 Brochure\u00a0<\/a> \u00a0Map<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0
\n<\/a><\/a>The park’s brochure describes 13 “easiest hiking” trails which might suit you. \u00a0Call ahead to be sure.
\n<\/a>?<\/strong> Woodwhisper Trail: 0.16 mile, “Popular with people with strollers, this paved, flat loop travels through an upland, mixed hardwood forest.” Not listed as ADA, but call to find out if it will accommodate a wheelchair.<\/p>\n
\n“Kings Gap consists of 2,531 acres of forest on South Mountain, with more than 20 miles of hiking trails, a permanent orienteering course, picnicking, hunting, and other recreational and educational opportunities.”\u00a0\u00a0
\n<\/strong>Phone 717-486-5031.\u00a0 Here is the Center’s website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\n<\/a><\/a>Whispering Pines Trail: 0.3 mile, paved,\u00a0“This ADA accessible trail loops through the interior of the pine plantation.”
\n<\/a>White Oaks Trail: 0.3 mile, paved,”This ADA accessible loop trail has exhibits to interpret the ecology of a deciduous white oak forest.”
\n<\/a>In addition to the wheelchair accessible trails noted above there are several trail described in the brochure as “easiest” hiking.<\/p>\n
\nNeshaminy State Park is along the Delaware River in lower Bucks County.
\n215-639-4538 Here is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure<\/a>
\n<\/a>Logan Walk 0.57 miles: “This is the original drive to the former Robert Logan Home, which has been removed. The tree-lined walk is used by visitors for numerous recreational activities and serves as a park service road. The walk is paved and ADA accessible.”
\n<\/a>East Walk 0.17 mi. and part of West Walk<\/p>\n<\/a>Eagles Forest Trail 0.4 miles<\/p>\n<\/a>River Walk Trail (0.92 mile) Oak Lane (0.22 mile), Locust Lane (0.58 mile), Beaver Lane (0.29 mile), and Buck Alley (0.26 mile) trails are all described as “easiest walking”.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>“One of the most unique parks in the Pennsylvania state park system, Norristown Farm Park is a working farm in continuous use since colonial times.”
\nHere is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 Brochure\u00a0<\/a> Phone: 610-270-0215\u00a0 Map<\/a>
\n<\/a>\u00a0“There are eight miles of trails throughout the park. Most trails are paved and used for walking, rollerblading and bicycling.\u00a0 …<\/i>All paved trails can be accessed by wheelchairs. Some trails have hills that could impact wheelchair use. Check the contours on the map to determine changes in elevation and your ability to maneuver these grades.\u00a0”<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Ohiopyle State Park is c20,500 acres of “rugged natural beauty and serves as the gateway to the Laurel Highlands….”\u00a0 The Youghiogheny River Gorge passes through the center if the park.
\nPhone 724-329-8591.\u00a0 \u00a0Here is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a>
\n<\/a>\u00a0Youghiogheny River Trail:<\/span> 27 miles, is part of the150 mile\u00a0Great Allegheny Passage .
\n<\/a>“From the Ramcat Launch Area and Trailhead Parking Area on the east side of the park, the trail descends at a one percent downhill grade to the Train Station\/Visitor\u2019s Center parking lot in the town of Ohiopyle. From the Train Station\/Visitor\u2019s Center in the town of Ohiopyle, the 17 miles of trail crosses the river twice and descends at a three percent grade to Connellsville. Parking is available in Connellsville in lots on Third Street and in the Yough River Park.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>“Presque Isle State Park is a 3,200-acre sandy peninsula that arches into Lake Erie.”
\nHere is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 Phone 814-833-7424\u00a0 Brochure<\/a>
\n<\/a>Karl Boyes Multi-purpose National Recreation Trail “makes a 13.5-mile circuit in the park. This paved trail is designated as a National Recreation Trail. This ADA accessible trail is popular with bicyclists, in-line skaters and joggers. During the winter, the trail is plowed from the entrance to the ranger station for hikers.”<\/p>\n
\n“Sinnemahoning State Park, located near the center of the Pennsylvania Wilds\u2019 scenic steep valleys region, encompasses 1,910 acres of beautiful scenery and outstanding wildlife habitat.”\u00a0 \u00a0The Park lies in Cameron and Potter counties and includes lands on both sides of First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek, and a 145-acre reservoir.
\nHere is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone\u00a0 814-647-840\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Lowlands Trail 5 miles along “the course of the First Fork …..passing through open fields, shrubby riparian zones and mature, towering forests. “….. Interpretive panels along the way provide insights into the wildlife and ecology of the park. An ADA accessible wildlife viewing platform is located at the northern trailhead of the Lowlands Trail. This area is ideal habitat for deer, elk, woodcock, migratory songbirds and monarch butterflies. The trail from the wildlife viewing platform to the 40 Maples Day Use Area is ADA accessible. \u00a0A spur of the trail near the 40 Maples Day Use Area leads to a secluded viewing blind that overlooks an abandoned beaver pond. Quiet visitors may be able to see great blue herons wading in the pond or painted turtles basking on partially submerged logs. Osprey, green herons, belted kingfishers, bobcats and whitetail deer also frequent the area.”<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>“The 3,520-acre Swatara State Park consists of rolling fields and woodlands situated in the Swatara Valley, between Second and Blue mountains. The scenic Swatara Creek meanders the length of the park and is surrounded by forests and wetlands that support a diversity of wildlife.”
\n<\/strong>Phone\u00a0 717-865-6470\u00a0 \u00a0 Here is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a>
\nSwatara Rail Trail: 10 miles, “extends from Lickdale Interchange (Exit 90) of I-81 to the Pine Grove Interchange (Exit 100) of I-81. The trail is relatively flat, with variable surfaces: dirt, gravel and pavement.”<\/p>\n
\n5,440 acre Tobyhanna State Park is in Monroe and Wayne counties in northeastern Pennsylvania and includes 170-acre Tobyhanna Lake.
\nPhone 570-894-8336\u00a0 Here is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 Brochure<\/a>
\nLakeside Trail: 5.1 miles, “This improved trail has a hardened base for hiking and bicycling in summer and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in winter. Although not recommended for people with disabilities, wheelchair users have completed the trail. Part of the trail is on the paved road. ”<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>\u00a0The 444-acre Varden Conservation Area is in Wayne County and is protected for future generations as a respite from daily life and a “place to learn about Pennsylvania\u2019s wonderful natural history.”
\nHere is the Area website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone 570-676-3428\u00a0 Trail descriptions<\/a>.
\n<\/a>Pond Loop Trail 0.73 mile ADA compliant\u00a0 \u00a0“This trail begins at the teaching pavilion at the Tannery Tract, loops around to Middle Creek, passes through a forested area around a pond, and wraps back to the pavilion.”<\/p>\n<\/a>Local<\/h2>\n
\n<\/strong>Thanks to Braden Meiter for the following information and suggestions about accessibility in the parks.\u00a0 Here is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/strong>412-350-7275
\n \u00a0<\/strong>Nextpittsburgh Article by Michele Fetting<\/a><\/p>\n
\nLake Loop: 5 miles, mostly flat, paved.<\/p>\nSwimming pool (south ridge) loops: Paved loops on shoulder of road. Very wide shoulder. As little as .5 miles to about 1.5 miles. Figure eight loops.
\nSwimming pool (south ridge) loops: \u00a0Map<\/a> \u00a0Blazed trails leaving from Pie Traynor Field. Gravel or wide natural surface, low elevation change. \u00a0Suggested Route: Head south from Pie Traynor parking lot onto trail with white with red dot blaze. Follow to intersection with South ridge road. Make right turn onto white blaze trail. Follow to Pie Traynor parking lot.
\n[\u00a0Latodami Nature Center trails<\/a>\u00a0 Phone 724-935-2170
\n<\/a>\u00a0Nature Access Trail\u00a0\u00a0map<\/a>\u00a0 0.4 mile Braille trail]<\/p>\n
\nMansion parking lot: Wide, mostly flat, natural surface. Cross street from parking lot. Follow trail #10 until it meets an unmarked intersection, bear in the sidebar. Trail intersects with purple trail (trail 12), go right. Stay straight through intersections until back at trail beginning.<\/p>\n
\nPaved Pond Trails: Paved, mostly flat. Loops starting from Splash park or Veterans Shelter Parking lots. Distance variable.<\/p>\n
\nPaved loop at CottonTail Drive Playground: Flat, paved, 0.5 mile .<\/p>\nEnvironmental Learning Center Loop: Mostly flat, wide, natural surface trail, approximately 1 mile. Park at ELC. Walk north on gravel service road. Turn right onto purple trail through meadow. At intersection with green trail, turn right and follow back to service road. Turn left back to ELC parking lot.<\/p>\n
\nCorrigan Drive: flat, paved. Couple different parking locations, not a loop; out and back. \u00a0 2 Miles.
\nMaple Springs Road Exercise Loop: flat, rock\/gravel, some paved spots. 1.75 Miles.<\/p>\n
\nThe Farm: Everything around the farm is paved and loops all around to the different animals ( .5 miles).
\nThe trails here are not blazed, would be difficult to explain. Some trails, however, are flat around the farm , as they are also accessed by tractors\/other farm equipment.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Sylvan Drive: It is a paved road that comes to a dead end, main park road, which most of the shelters are on. There is rarely heavy traffic and safe for most park visitors. Very popular for walking.<\/p>\n
\nPanhandle Connector Trail: Leaves from the old park office on Greer Rd. Trail is completely paved and is 0.67 mile long \u2013 eventually it will connect to the Panhandle Trail once property is acquired.
\n<\/a>Panhandle rail trail is nearby: http:\/\/www.railstotrails.us\/pa_panhandle_trail.htm<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Centerview Drive: Paved, mostly flat, some hills. Variable distances depending on parking.<\/p>\nTrail from Silver Beaver: Old road, paved but is not a loop.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Asbury Woods is an independent non-profit organization with a mission “to provide all members of the community with meaningful environmental, educational and recreational experiences…”
\nHere is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 814-835-5356 \u00a0Trail Guide<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Trail Map<\/a>
\nBoardwalk Trail 1\/3 mile\u00a0located just behind the Nature Center. Trail features include mature woods, access to a quiet gazebo and a wetland deck where visitors can see summer dragonflies, turtles, ducks and more.<\/p>\n
\nBucks County has eight parks, eight recreation areas and three nature centers.
\n<\/strong>Here is their website.<\/a>\u00a0 Phone215-348-6114 or 215-757-0571\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0
\n<\/a><\/strong>Churchville Nature Center<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Trail Map<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0215-357-4005
\nThank you to Kirsten Becker, who supplied the map and this trail information: “We have one small section of trail, our yellow trail, that is paved that loops around our meadow and over to our pond, as well as a small section that has a board walk near that.\u00a0 The remainder of the trails (2 miles total) are hard packed dirt.\u00a0 One of our trails, the orange trail does have a great deal of exposed roots through one section.\u00a0 Our building is accessible. ”
\nSilver Lake Park<\/a> \u00a0215-757-0571 Nature Center<\/a>
\n“A half mile double loop is handicapped accessible and can be reached from the Visitor Center or from the parking lot by the lake.”
\n<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Parks, Trails, & Map<\/a>\u00a0 717-299-8215 Here is the County website.<\/a>
\nCentral Park Trails and facilities brochure and map<\/a>
\nConestoga Greenway Trail<\/a> \u00a01.3 miles paved pathway “that runs along the outer bank of the Conestoga River as it encircles the Sunnyside peninsula.” \u00a0It “provides educational opportunities to study the riverway itself, as well as the wildlife and flora and fauna that call it home. ”
\nConewago Recreation Trail<\/a> 5.5 miles which “follows the Conewago Creek through scenic farmland and woodlands, and links to the Lebanon Valley RailTrail. ” \u00a0Note, when I posted this in March 2016, there was a warning on the website that some sections of this trail are washed out.
\nLancaster Junction Recreation Trail<\/a> “runs for 2.3 miles between the hamlet of Lancaster Junction and Route 283. Like the Conewago Trail, Lancaster Junction Trail travels through some of Lancaster County\u2019s most scenic farmland, and borders Chiques Creek in its northern half.”
\nBoth Conewago and Lancaster Junction trails have “well-graded, level surfaces.”
\n?\u00a0<\/strong>The Northwest Lancaster County River Trail <\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Parts of this “fourteen-mile, multi-use, public recreation trail adjacent to the Susquehanna River” are accessible for wheelchairs, but not all. \u00a0Call the county, \u00a0the borough, or township numbers given in the website for information.<\/p>\n<\/a>Private<\/h2>\n
\nHoney Hollow has 1″10-acres with 6 miles of trails, meadows, forests, ponds, wetlands, and streams. Visit our Healing Garden, Explore the Honey Hollow Creek and Pond, and Discover our Agricultural Fields!”
\nHere is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 215-297-5880 \u00a0Trail Map<\/a>
\nDiane Smith, Educational Director, writes, “We have one trail that I consider accessible (although maybe not fully ADA compliant), our Visitor Center is accessible and some trails are very easy.” \u00a0“On the ….\u00a0map, trail L, Bird Blind or Lavender trail is accessible. “<\/span><\/p>\n“All of the trails in the bluebird meadow (M, pink) are easy, as are some of the approaches to the pond (G, green).\u00a0 None of the trails are paved but the easy\/accessible ones are smooth, grassy and not steep.”<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>“An abundance of cultural resources and recreational opportunities coupled with a great river revival and trail has certainly made Conemaugh River Lake the place to be for outdoor fun!”
\nHere is their website.<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0724-639-9013 option: 7 \u00a0Maintained by the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy<\/a>
\nWest Penn Rail Trail \u00a0“Interpretive signs along the trail point out interesting parts of the historical legacy. \u00a0Over three miles of the [17 mile] trail is level and accessible by wheelchair at the Livermore and Westinghouse trail heads.” \u00a0Call before you go. \u00a0There is a note on the Map<\/a>\u00a0that the access at Westinghouse is closed.<\/p>\n