Barr Lake State Park
Barr Lake State Park surrounds a 1900 acre reservoir ringed with Cottonwoods, marshes and aquatic plants. It is a favorite with the birding community.
You can ride their “Eagle Express” (like a golf cart seating 14) for a naturalist guided tour. It is available in warm weather on weekends. Call 303-659-6005 for information.
Here is the Park website. Phone 303-655-1495 or 303-659-6005 Trails Brochure and Map
? Although the road around the 9 mile perimeter of the lake is not officially ADA compliant, it is a hard pack dirt and small gravel road and outside of serious mud and snow times shouldn’t pose a problem. From the Nature Center to a Gazebo reached by a boardwalk over the water is 1.2 miles. In fair weather this includes a spectacular view of the Front Range, but even on a poor day, the lake, waterfowl and old cottonwoods make a pretty walk. There is an accessible blind for wildlife observation.
Niedrach NatureTrail is partly boardwalk, and once current improvements are made, may also become wheelchair accessible, although it is a little narrow in places.
Fox Meadows Trail is easy walking, but includes a few steps.
