Category: Washington Federal

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
“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. “
Here is the Forest website.   Interactive Visitor Map  Phone  509-664-9200
“The Cascade Lookout 2015”  23 pages of information about the Forest.
Chelan Ranger District  Phone 509-662-4900
Ten Mile Falls Trail  1.0 mile  The trail “…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.”

Methow Valley Ranger District   Phone 509-996-4003   Accessible Adventures video
Rainy Lake Trail 0.9 miles flat paved trail to a picnic spot.  “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.”

Naches Ranger District   Phone  509-653-1401  Accessible Adventures video
Boulder Cave River Trail  0.75 paved loop trail

Clear Lake Trail 1.0 mile paved trail, fishing piers, bird watching blinds, and picnic area.  “The asphalt trail takes you along the lake and through the woods to see wildflowers and if you’re quiet maybe an elk or deer.”

Pleasant Valley Interpretive Trail 1.0 mile. Paved.  Views of American River.

Mather Memorial Parkway East Portal. 0.25 mile paved trail.

Tonasket Ranger District   Phone  509-486-2186
? Big Tree Trail 1.0 mile.  “Easy”.  The trail “…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 Big Trail Interpretive Site  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.”  “Great trail for the whole family.”  The Interpretive site is accessible, I am not sure about the trail.

Wenatchee River Ranger District  Phone  509-548-2550
Hidden Lake 0.75 mile “Easiest” .  “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’s north shore, and it ends at a lovely waterfall at the lake’s west end.”
Icicle Gorge 3.6 mile interpretive loop 200 ft elevation change. “Easiest”.

North Cascades National Park Complex
The North Cascades offer forested valleys with cascading waters, alpine landscapes with lakes and jagged peaks, and more than 300 glaciers.  All this less than three hours from Seattle.
Here is the Complex website.   Accessibility   Phone 206-526-6677   Maps  North Cascades and Mt. Baker Visitor Guide

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
“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.”
Here is the Forest website.   Phone 425-783-6000  Links to Motor Vehicle Use Maps       List of “Family friendly ADA accessible trails”    Stevens Greenway: Accessible Adventures video

Baker Lake and Mt. Baker National Recreation Area
Shadow of the Sentinels  0.5 mile interpretive trail through old growth forest.

Sterling Munro Trail 330 feet boardwalk with view of Picket Range.

River Loop 1.8 miles

Rock Shelter Trail 0.3 mile “…to Native American campsite above Newhalem Creek, moderate grade.”
Gorge Overlook Trail 0.5 mile (0.2 mile is paved), Views of Gorge Lake and Dam.

Happy Creek Forest Walk 0.3 mile boardwalk through ancient creekside forest.

Rainy Lake Trail 1.0 mile paved trail to lake with views of waterfall.

Washington Pass Overlook Trail 810 ft. loop trail with “…view of mountains from a high bluff. ”

Glacier Area
Boyd Creek 0.25 mile Interpretive trail focused on fish habitat.

Heather Meadows Area   Accessible Adventures video
Picture Lake 0.5 mile interpretive loop.

Fire and Ice 0.5 mile interpretive loop.

Artist Ridge 1.0 loop to viewpoint

Olympic National Park –
“The Olympic Mountains are host to montane forests giving way to subalpine meadows, rocky alpine slopes and glacier-capped summits. …Linking ocean and land ecosystems, rivers and streams provide a highway for fish and other wildlife to move both up and downstream….The park protects one of the largest remaining blocks of old growth forest and temperate rain forest in the lower 48 states….From sandy beaches to rocky offshore islands, Olympic’s shoreline harbors a wealth of marine and intertidal communities.”
Here is the Park website.  Phone 360-565-3130  Link to Maps and Brochures  Park Map
Although some of these trails have little elevation gain, mosses, mud, and wet rocks and roots can make them challenging.  Accessible Adventures video
Elwha
Madison Falls  0.1 mile one way paved trail to a 60 ft. waterfall.

? Smokey Bottom Trail 1.9 miles one way.  “Winds through forest above former Lake Mills.”  Although there is only 18 ft. elevation change on this trail, it may have difficult footing.  Call to find out.
Dosewallips
? Terrace Loop “Easy 1.2 mile loop through forested terraces above the Dosewallips River. Elevation gain 200 feet.”
Deer Park
? RainShadow Loop 0.5 mile self guided trail to top of Blue Mountain.  Elevation gain is 170 ft and I do not know how difficult the path is.  Call first.
Hoh Rain Forest
Mini Trail 0.1 mile “…flat, paved, accessible-with-assistance loop in old growth rain forest.”
0.8 mile “…easy loop through old growth temperate rain forest, with 100 foot elevation gain.”
? Spruce Nature Trail 1.2 mile loop.  “…loop through temperate rain forest to Hoh River. Less than 100 foot elevation gain.”  Could be difficult footing.
Hurricane Ridge
Cirque Rim 0.5 mile one way.  “Easy paved trail with views of Port Angeles and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Wheelchair accessible with assistance.”
Big Meadow 0.25 one way  “Easy paved trail crosses open meadows with views of the Olympics. Wheelchair accessible with assistance.”
 Hurricane Hill.  The first 0.25 miles of this 1.6 mile trail is wheelchair accessible with assistance. Paved.
Kalaloch
Kalaloch Nature Trail 1.0 mile  “…easy loop through coastal forest, with stairs and elevation change less than 40 feet.”
Ruby Beach and Beach 4 have accessible overlooks.

Lake Crescent
Moments in Time 0.6 mile loop 0.6 mile loop  “Self-guided nature trail through forest and by the lake, 0.6 loop none accessible with assistance.”
Mora Area
Rialto Beach  200 ft path to ocean view.  “Temporary accessible ramp available in summer season.”
Quinault
Maple Glade  0.5 mile flat loop through a mossy bigleaf maple grove.  Accessible with assistance, but not fully ADA.
Kestner Homestead  1.3 mile loop.  Accessible with assistance, but not fully ADA.
Staircase
Shady Lane 0.9 mile trail to Four Stream Road and Lake Cushman.  First 0.1 mile is accessible.
Staircase Rapids Loop  2 mile trail of which “The 0.6 miles to the Big Cedar, and the 0.5 mile section to a river viewpoint are accessible with assistance.”