These accessible national park trails are suitable for people using wheelchairs, scooters, crutches, and walkers.
You just have to know where to go and what to expect.
First-hand accounts are better than any information you will find online!
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Here are 10 accessible trails in some of the country’s most popular national parks.
The trail is flat, shady, and relatively smooth.
The nature trail is partially paved and partially made of a wooden boardwalk.
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Those looking for more should check out the Running Eagle Falls Trail.
The visitor center is open year round and has accessible bathrooms and parking.
Other accessible hiking trails in the park includeBradley Fork Trail and Little River Trail.
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The 1.5-mile route is mostly level, with enough space for a single wheelchair.
Another option within Acadia National Park is the Ocean Path, an accessible trail that travels along the coast.
The route is typically five feet wide and has 130 feet of elevation gain.
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The forested route is also a favorite spot for birding, so dont forget to look up!
The half-mile route is paved and provides a nice introduction to the habitats and ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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