2023 Seward Park Group Hike

Join Disabled Hikers for a wheelchair-accessible group hike at Seward Park ! Lake Washington surrounds this wonderful park in southeast Seattle and is home to some of the only old-growth forests left in the city. This is a wheelchair-accessible event. Our group hikes are access-centered and collaborative, and we will customize the hike based on everyone’s needs. We welcome all people who are disabled, neurodivergent, and/or chronically ill, and your family, friends, and caregivers. It is required that you wear a mask (unless your disability prevents it).

Please complete this release form once you register.

Trail Description: 

Our hike has two options, which we will customize based on everyone’s needs and the trail conditions. 

The Perimeter Loop is a 3-mile, level paved roadway (open to pedestrians and bicyclists only) that circles the peninsula. If it has rained, we will likely take this trail.

The Sqebeqsed Trail (pronounced “skuh-BUHK-suhd,”), is a mostly level and firm compacted gravel trail that travels one mile through the forest. This trail has a couple of grades up to 8% for 30 feet until the very end, where it declines at 10% for a few feet as it connects with the Perimeter Loop. 

Amenities: There is an accessible restroom, water fountain, and picnic tables. Benches are available.

Pets: Service dogs are always welcome. Pets are discouraged to reduce potential conflict and accessibility issues.

Cost: Free. Donations are gratefully accepted – it takes several hours to organize each group hike.

Parking: Paved parking with van-accessible parking spots.

Transit: Seattle Metro Route 50 stops at the park. Paratransit also serves the park.

About Disabled Hikers

Disabled Hikers is an inclusive, disability-led, and disability-centered organization grounded in principles of disability justice. We welcome anyone who is disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, or otherwise has lived experience of disability – we define these terms in the broadest way possible. We also welcome your caregivers, friends, and family. The group hikes together; we adapt the hike to match the needs of everyone present, rest when needed, and make decisions about when to turn back as a group.

Our events begin with a moment to honor the land and the Indigenous peoples, followed by group introductions. There is never any pressure to share anything; if you want to be anonymous, that is okay, too.

Other things to keep in mind:

Please read the hike description. Trails are chosen to be as enjoyable as possible for most folks, but only you can decide if a hike is appropriate for you.

Please do not offer anyone advice or assistance without asking first.

If you have questions at any time, please ask. We’re here for you!