Our Work
Disabled Hikers is a cross-disability-led nonprofit building disability community and justice in the outdoors. Our dream is an outdoor culture transformed by access, representation, and justice for Disabled and other marginalized people.
We celebrate disabled people’s experiences in the outdoors. We help facilitate those experiences with information, resources, and events, including trail guides and group hikes. We are also committed advocates for justice, access, and inclusion, and work with parks, organizations, brands, and more. With disabled hikers and our allies, we are committed to making the outdoors accessible to all. We aim to accomplish this through community, resources, and action.
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Upcoming Events
Sat, Apr 20East Portland Community CenterApr 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDTEast Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave, Portland, OR 97216, USAVisit our table at Portland Parks & Recreation at East Portland community center to get connected with over 20 local organizations and learn more about adaptive recreation opportunities in your area! Free, no sign-up necessary.
Sun, Apr 21Powell Butte Nature ParkApr 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDTPowell Butte Nature Park, 16160 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97236, USAJoin Disabled Hikers for a wheelchair-accessible group hike at Powell Butte Nature Park.
Multiple DatesSat, May 04Virtual EventMay 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMVirtual EventJoin us for our monthly virtual get-together, where you can spend time in community and ask questions about everything related to disability and hiking.
Mon, May 13Virtual - Registration Link in detailsMay 13, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PDTVirtual - Registration Link in detailsJoin our founder, Syren Nagakyrie, at a virtual event hosted by Sno-Isle Libraries. They will discuss their book, The Disabled Hiker's Guide to Western Washington and Oregon, and their work to create a more accessible and inclusive outdoors.
Who We Are
We challenge the dominant narrative of who is considered to be valid and which experiences matter in the outdoors. Whether enjoying the outdoors means sitting by your window or thru-hiking a trail, you are welcome here.
We are cross-disability led and grounded in disability justice. We are hikers, birders, climate activists, homebound nature lovers, creators, and more.
Discover Your Next Adventure with Our Hiking Guidebooks!
Ready to explore the outdoors in an accessible way? Our curated Hiking Guidebooks, which provide comprehensive information about accessible trails, are available for purchase. Written by Disabled Hikers founder Syren Nagakyrie, they considered the diverse needs of disabled people in the outdoors. These guidebooks remove one of the barriers to access- a lack of information- by utilizing the Spoon Rating System and detailed trail information. Get your signed copy today.
