A Trail Guide for Disabled Hikers

Travel|Accessible Nature: A Trail Guide for Disabled Hikers

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The wheelchair-accessible Happy Creek Nature Trail in North Cascades National Park in Washington State loops through an ancient forest and along Happy Creek.Credit…Grant Hindsley for The New York Times

Accessible Nature: A Trail Guide for Disabled Hikers

We highlight a selection of paths, overlooks and other sites in several U.S. parks that outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities can enjoy this summer.

The wheelchair-accessible Happy Creek Nature Trail in North Cascades National Park in Washington State loops through an ancient forest and along Happy Creek.Credit…Grant Hindsley for The New York Times

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By Syren Nagakyrie

Syren Nagakyrie, the founder of the nonprofit Disabled Hikers, is the author of “The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Western Washington and Oregon” the upcoming “Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Northern California,” and other guides for people with disabilities.

• June 19, 2023

I was well into adulthood when I realized that hiking was an activity that I could participate in. I grew up [...]