Disabled Hikers Group Hike: Port Angeles Waterfront

Join Disabled Hikers for an accessible stroll, roll, or ride along the waterfront in Port Angeles. This event is for anyone who is disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent or otherwise has lived experience of disability. Your family, friends, and caregivers are welcome! We have a mobility scooter or power wheelchair for you to borrow if you need or would like to try one.

Our group hikes are slow, casual gatherings. There is never any pressure to go a certain time or distance. we match the pace of everyone present, and you are welcome to rest or turn back at any time. There will be plenty of time for breaks, conversation, and enjoying nature. We hope you'll leave the event with more connections and a stronger sense of community.

Full details, including directions and meeting location, will be emailed to you after registration.

Location Description

The Olympic Discovery Trail along the waterfront is generally paved and flat, with benches along the way for resting. We will travel up to 1-2 miles round trip, based on how far everyone would like to go. There may be one short section of flat, well compacted gravel.

Amenities

There are public restrooms at the start of the trail. There are several sets of benches along the way and areas to rest off of the trail; you are welcome to bring a portable chair if you need.

Pets

Service dogs are always welcome. Pets are discouraged to prevent potential accessibility conflicts.

Cost

There is no fee to attend.

Masks Required and Scent-free

We practice Covid and illness transmission safety at all of our events. We ask everyone to wear a mask unless your disability prevents it, or when you need a break. We also ask that you not wear perfume and other artificial or natural scents to protect community members who are scent-reactive. https://www.disabledhikers.com/mask-policy

Parking

Paved parking lot with two designated ADA parking spots. There is ample street parking.

Transportation

The Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center is less than 0.1 mile away. All Clallam Transit routes stop at the transit center, and are fare free! You can also use Clallam Connect (paratransit) to drop off at the meeting location.

Interpreters

ASL, Spanish, and other languages interpreters are available on request; please allow 10 days to coordinate. If you have a preferred interpreter, please include their contact information when you register!

About Disabled Hikers

Disabled Hikers is a disabled-led and disability-centered organization grounded in principles of disability justice. We celebrate Disabled people's experiences, facilitate those experiences with resources and events, and challenge the dominant narrative of who and what kinds of experiences are considered valid in the outdoors. 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 supportive 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. All of our events include a moment to honor the land and Indigenous peoples and group introductions. There is never any pressure to share anything.