Category: Virginia State

Bear Creek Lake State Park
In “…the heart of the Cumberland State Forest in central Virginia, Bear Creek Lake is less than an hour west of Richmond. It’s the perfect getaway for the outdoor enthusiast. Activities center on the 40-acre lake with a boat launch, fishing pier, boat rentals and a swimming beach.”
“Although motorized vehicles are not permitted on park trails, power-driven mobility devices for those with disabilities are permitted. Check with park staff to see if a given mobility device is suitable for a particular trail.”
Here is the Park website.   Accessibility  Phone 804-492-4410  Trail Guide
 Coyote Trail 0.07 mile

 Otter Trail 0.16 mile

Beaver Run Trail 0.05 mile

Hungry Mother State Park
Hungry Mother State Park is  “…known for beautiful woodlands and a placid 108-acre lake in the heart of the mountains. The park has a sandy beach with bathhouse, boat rentals (fishing, canoe, kayak, paddle boats and paddle boards), a boat launch and a universally accessible fishing pier. “
Here is the Park website.   Accessibility   Phone 276-781-7400   Trail Guide
Lake Loop Trail  1 mile is easy  “This loop trail starts and ends at 2,212 feet. The first mile, which parallels Park Blvd., is gently rolling and relatively flat. Once the trail crosses the dam, it begins steeper rolling sections.”

Virginia State Parks   Accessibility statement.  The website states that there are 16 accessible trails amounting to 12 miles.  For information, contact the State Parks Customer Service Center at 800-933-7275 or the individual parks.
Each park’s website has a thorough description of accessibility.  You can find it by clicking on “Other info” from the home page.
The Trail Guides for the parks list many trails listed as “easy”.   Their definition of easy is :  “From .5 to 1 mile; grades are short, typically fewer than 100 feet and less than 10 percent of the trail length; easily accomplished by all users, including the elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities, with little risk of injury or fatigue”.   There are too many of these trails for me to list here, but if you have some favorites, please let me know and I will add them.
Search by Amenities  This webpage lets you search through the state parks using the features that you want.