Use the interactive map or trail list to find detailed information about trail accessibility. DISABLED HIKERS TRAIL GUIDES Trail Guides There are an endless number of blogs and guidebooks out there about the outdoors, giving hikers access to information about trail conditions, difficulty, and directions, but there is one problem: The majority of the information out there assumes that the person reading it isn’t disabled. Written by disabled hikers for disabled hikers, we give you information that other guides overlook. Our descriptions include detailed information for every stage of accessible hiking - from getting to the trailhead, amenities, accessibility information, trail descriptions, and more using our signature Spoon Rating System . Whether you are looking for wheelchair friendly hikes, disability accessible trails, sensory parks, or accessible picnic spots, we provide information for all types of disabilities. Trail guides are currently available for Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho (coming soon: Alabama and North Carolina). On this page, you can access the trail guide in two ways: the interactive maps or the list down below. Interactive Trail Guide Use the interactive map below to locate trails and important accessibility information before your adventure. Trail Guide List If the interactive map does not work optimally with your assistive tech, you can find trail information at the links below. WASHINGTON Northern Cascades Rock Shelter and Newhalem Creek Olympic Peninsula Big Creek Trail Bogachiel River Trail Elk Creek Conservation Area Gatton Creek Trail Hoh Forest Riverwalk Interrorem Nature Trail Rialto Beach Trail Marymere Falls Trail Spruce Railroad Trail S. Fork Hoh to Big Flat Lyre Conservation Area Madison Falls Kalaloch Beaches Lake Aldwell to Elwha Dam Overlook Webster's Woods, Port Angeles Fine Art Center Jefferson County - COMING SOON Puget Sound Deschutes Falls Park McLane Creek Nature Trail Monarch Sculpture Park 5 Washington State Parks - Lake Sammamish, Flaming Geyser, Federation Forest, Dash Point, Saltwater Bainbridge Island - COMING SOON Islands San Juan Islands Central Cascades Coming Soon Southern Cascades Coming Soon Southwest Washington Coming Soon OREGON Portland Area Confluence Trail Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden Oregon Coast Coming Soon Willamette Valley Coming Soon Central Cascades Coming Soon Southern Cascades Coming Soon Southwest Oregon Coming Soon Central Oregon Smith Rock State Park IDAHO Boise and Southwest Idaho Boise and Southwest Idaho CALIFORNIA North Coast Redwood and Giant Sequoia Parks Mendocino County Old Smith Ranch Preserve Bay Area Coming Soon Monterey Bay Coming Soon Big Sur and Central Coast Partington Cove Shasta Cascade Coming Soon Sacramento Valley and Sierra Foothills Redwood and Giant Sequoia Parks Sierra Nevada Redwood and Giant Sequoia Parks Alabama Birmingham Coming Soon Please donate to help us create more trail guides! Your support helps us continue bringing informative trail guides to the community. Donate today! Looking for more trails? Purchase our books! Best sellers Quick View 4 inch sticker! Sticker: Jimothy Disability is Natural Price $8.00 Quick View T-shirt Bonus: Jimothy Disability is Natural Price $20.00 Quick View Signed Copy! The Disabled Hiker's Guide to Western Washington and Oregon [Paperback] Price $22.95 Quick View Signed Copy! The Disabled Hikers Guide to Northern California [Paperback] Price $24.95 Quick View 12x16 Print Poster: Jimothy Disability is Natural Price $15.00 Quick View Free Shipping Disabled Hikers Sticker Price $3.00 Quick View New Arrival Disability is Natural Sticker Price $8.00 Quick View Free Shipping Disabled Hikers Bumper Sticker Price $8.00 Quick View New Arrival Disabled Hikers Woven Patch Out of stock Get notified when new guides are added. Sign-up for our newsletter. Enter your email here Sign Up Thanks for submitting!

Together, we can make outdoor activities accessible and equitable to disabled adventurers. Help us bridge the gap between advocacy and action by supporting our efforts and initiatives. Get Involved Donate Learn about partnering with us, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to get involved. Donations are tax deductible. We are also eligible for company match programs and Donor Advised Funds! Disabled Hikers: Building Disability Community and Justice in the Outdoors Disabled Hikers was born from a vision of an outdoors culture where everyone belongs. We are building disability community and championing justice in the outdoors, working toward a culture transformed by access, representation, and equity for Disabled people. As an entirely Disabled-led organization, our work is deeply rooted in disability awareness, disability justice, and the shared pursuit of collective liberation. The Need for Change and Opportunity for Action Disabled Hikers was founded in response to a culture of exclusion in the great outdoors, typified by the challenges of access and significant questions of accessibility, as well as a lack of representation in outdoor organizations. The current limits of representation are also evident in the lack of available research about outdoor experiences, accessibility, and the disability community. There are few published research articles on the topic. In "Disabling barriers—Coping with accessibility of nature in Biosphere Reserves ", Winkler, Kosanic, and Martin-Lopez reviewed accessibility measures at Biosphere Reserves worldwide and found that only 58% considered accessibility with at least one measure. However, the measures are primarily focused on infrastructure for physical disabilities. The degree to which the measures actually improved accessibility was not reviewed. This points to the systemic exclusion of people with disabilities in the outdoors. We shift this culture of exclusion and move our mission forward through the following programs and activities to: Build community, leadership, and peer mentorship opportunities through The Disabled Hikers Network platform, directly addressing the existing lack of disability leadership and opportunities for accessible education and peer mentorship. Amplify authentic representation of people with disabilities through our Storytelling Project, v ia blogging and social media; providing stipends and editorial support to those who share their stories and moving beyond the notion of inspirational narratives of overcoming disability. Produce Trail Guides and Guidebooks that increase access to outdoor recreation by providing detailed accessibility information and trail information that goes beyond listing trails as “ADA accessible”. These guides are written by Disabled people, for Disabled people, and directly address the lack of information about accessibility in the outdoors that significantly limits access to outdoor recreation for Disabled people. Hold Accessible Group Hikes, Picnics, and Other Gatherings that are led by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities and their friends, family, and caregivers. These events provide opportunities for the cross-disability community to engage in outdoor recreation together, answering a need for community building; a lack of accessible engagement is an additional barrier to the outdoors for our community. Engage in Advocacy and Education Led by Disabled People Through a Disability Justice Lens , including working with parks, organizations, and agencies to improve accessibility and inclusion, through educational communication campaigns and policy, and challenging the dominant narrative of who is considered valid in outdoor spaces. 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An accessible guide to Old Smith Ranch Preserve trail in Fort Bragg, CA for people with disabilities. Old Smith Ranch Preserve Fort Bragg, California Overview Spoon Rating: 3 spoons, not wheelchair accessible due to stairs, grade, and surface Type: out and back Distance: 2.1 miles Starting Elevation: 130 feet Elevation Gain: 140 feet Average Grade : 2.5% Max Grade: 25% for 6 feet Max cross-slope: 8% Typical width: 2 feet Typical surface: eroded asphalt, dirt Season/Schedule : Open Dawn-Dusk every day. There may be berry vines and leaves on the trail in fall, seasonally wet/muddy conditions. Water availability : no water available Sun exposure: Partial shade in summer Amenities: Picnic tables (not wheelchair accessible), benches, interpretive signs. No restrooms or trash cans. Nearest public restrooms in MacKerricher State Park. Pet friendly : Pets not allowed, service dogs welcome (recommend protecting their paws) Cell phone reception: No Special notes : Stairs, narrow trail corridor with low hanging branches, frequent highway noise Nearest town : Fort Bragg Land manager: Mendocino Land Trust , (707) 962-0470 Date assessed : September 21, 2026 Land Acknowledgement: These are the ancestral homelands of Local Pomo, Yuki, and Cahto peoples, who continue to be active stewards of these lands. Why go? This trail offers great birding along the Ten Mile River estuary. Benches provide opportunities for resting or pack a picnic for one of the picnic tables. There are six rare or endangered plant species in the preserve, including Menzies wallflower and Howell’s spinflower. The Land Trust occasionally holds events here with special gate access; the trail may be accessible for all-terrain capable wheelchair users at that time. Finding the Trailhead Pass/Entry Fee: Getting There: None. 28355 Shoreline Hwy, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 From Fort Bragg, head north on CA-1 for 7.7 miles. At milepost 69.22, you will see a big red sign that says Old Smith Ranch Preserve on the right (east) side of the highway and a driveway. Turn right into the driveway then immediately right into the parking lot. Parking: Dirt parking lot with space for about 8 cars. There is one paved van accessible parking spot, it can flood in the winter (and neither the trail nor picnic area are wheelchair accessible). There is no public transit to the trailhead. Start: From the parking lot, head west (towards the highway) and cross the driveway on a marked crosswalk. Look for a small red sign that says Old Smith Ranch Preserve Trailhead, next to a footpath heading into the bushes. The Hike The trail begins uneven on a grassy natural surface and is about 2 feet wide. It's surrounded by blackberries on either side, so take care not to scratch yourself. You are near the highway for the first quarter of the trail, so you may hear vehicles rushing by, but there is a thick line of shrubs between the trail and the road. Later on, the trail dips down a hill, which isolates the noise for a while. From the trailhead, you immediately take a 10% incline for about 10 feet, pass through some bushes, then take a steep 25% decline for about six feet before leveling out. The trail curves slightly right and then left. Continue through a narrow corridor between berry bushes on a dirt path. It is generally level, but bumpy and uneven, one foot wide with grassy shoulders between two to three feet wide. At 0.03 mile, you come to a root across the trail that is about five inches high and four inches wide. The trail continues generally level, up to a 2% decline. At 0.06 mile, you leave the narrow shrubby corridor and enter a grove of trees. The path is not well defined and may be a bit confusing if it's covered in leaves. Just continue straight through the grove of trees. The trail then curves slightly right, you'll pass between two trees bordering the trail, and at 0.1 mile you'll come to a set of steps leading downhill. There are 6 wooden steps, about 6 inches high. At the bottom of the steps, there's a red sign that points back the way you came to Old Smith Ranch Trail parking lot and picnic area. Continue following the trail as it curves to the left. You're now on firm, old pavement surface and there's views of the river through the trees on the right. You then immediately come to a fork in the trail. On the right, there are steps that lead down towards the river – skip that and continue to the left. The old pavement transitions to hard-packed gravel and dirt and is about 5 feet wide. You’ll continue on a generally 3% decline for the next 4/10 mile. At 0.12 mile, the trail surface transitions back to old, cracked pavement and is pretty uneven. There's a cross slope of 5-8% for about 15 feet. Then the surface changes to compact sand and dirt with a little bit of loose gravel on the top. Image Description: A dirt path disappears into a narrow corridor of shrubs Image Description: A faint trail passes between two trees Image description: Wooden steps covered in leaves lead downhill. A red sign pointing back reads parking lot and picnic area At 0.2 mile you come to a short section where the trail is crowned, which means it is higher in the middle than it is on the edges. That lasts for just a few feet, then it continues evenly, and you immediately come to a wooden bench on the left under the trees. The bench has a backrest with no armrests and offers a nice view of the river and the hills on the other side. Continuing past the bench, the trail has a narrow, washed-out rut down the center with a level section about two feet wide on either side, continuing until about 0.27 mile, where there's currently a very deep rut down the center. It's 4-5 inches deep, and up to a foot wide, with a 5-8% decline. The trail gets a little rougher and uneven with patches of old cracked pavement and washed-out gravel surface, on a 2-5% decline. At 0.29 mile you come to more loose gravel on the surface of the trail, up to an inch deep. You may still hear some road noise. At 0.3 mile, you start to get a view of the ocean, and you can see the highway bridge. The trail surface continues uneven and patchy and takes an 8% decline for about 30 feet. You continue through a narrow corridor of shrubs and low trees. At 0.39 mile, you come to a section of old pavement with grooves cut into the surface going across the trail, on a 5-8% decline. You then gain a view of the mouth of the river and the estuary. The trail narrows to about 3 feet on a 5% cross slope with loose gravel and some uneven patches of old pavement. At 0.42 mile, the trail starts to curve slightly left and widens to 6-8 feet with loose gravel up to 2 inches deep. You’ll pass a sign that warns of power lines overhead (they are very high overhead). The trail then curves slightly right and takes a slight decline, continuing with loose gravel. At 0.5 mile, you come to a fork in the trail with the highway bridge above you. Straight ahead, the trail continues into Inglenook Fen 10 Mile Dunes Natural Preserve. To continue on the Old Smith Preserve trail, curve sharply to the right at the fork. The trail continues with loose gravel and takes a decline of about 5% for about 50 feet. You are now traveling along the river directly on your left. The trail levels out and widens to about 6 feet with loose gravel on top of an old pavement surface. At 0.58 miles, you come to an interpretive sign on the left that says "Turning the Tide for Salmon” about the Ten Mile River estuary. The trail continues straight ahead, following the river. You come to a section with a steep cross slope of about 7% for a few feet, then it continues with a 2-5% cross slope for about 100 feet. The trail evens out, continuing through a wide corridor surrounded by shrubs. The trail surface is eroded pavement and slightly uneven. Image Description: A wood bench with a backrest sits off the trail with bushes in the background. Image Description: A gravel trail leads between low growing shrubs. A sign on the left says entering Inglenook Ten Mile Dunes Natural Preserve. A bridge is above in the background. Image Description: Ten Mile River as is flows beneath a bridge and out to sea. There are water birds in the river and rolling hills on the opposite side. It is foggy. At 0.67 miles, you come to another interpretive sign on the left with a history of logging on the Ten Mile River. The river got it’s current name because it was ten miles up the coast from Fort Bragg, where the lumber mill was located. There’s a bench on the left overlooking the river; it also has a backrest but no arm rests. The trail widens to 12 feet here with the overlook. It's very nice view of the river and the estuary and is a good place for birding or just enjoying nature with very little highway noise. Past the bench, the trail continues on old rough pavement with lots of dips and holes and weeds growing through the center. While the trail is overall 6-8 feet wide, with the plants growing up through the center it’s clear for about two feet wide in most places. At 0.75 miles, the trail narrows to 2-3 feet, enters an area of shrubs and low-growing trees, and then comes to a boardwalk. The boardwalk is a 10-inch-high step up and an 8-inch step down on the other side. It's made of composite boards and about 4 feet wide with no edge guards. On the other side of the boardwalk, the trail surface returns to old pavement with moss and grass growing on top and continues through a narrow corridor of low-growing shrubs. At 0.8 mile, the trail corridor opens up a little more. The trail surface becomes smoother, but continues on old pavement, generally 3-4 feet wide. At about 0.95 miles, you may start to hear some traffic noise. The trail surface transitions to mostly dirt surface on top of old eroded pavement. At 1.0 mile the trail surface transitions back to old pavement, 2-3 feet wide. Then after about 100 feet, the trail transitions back to a natural surface footpath surrounded by shrubs with the river on your left. At 1.07 miles, the trail surface transitions back to old pavement, and you then come to a picnic table at 1.10 miles. The table is positioned on a grass surface. It feels tucked away, surrounded by trees and shrubs with a view of the river. You may be able to get a couple of bars of cell service here if needed. Ahead of you is a gate blocking the trail, so when you are ready turn around and head back the way you came. Go left at the first fork you come to (where the Ten Mile Dunes trail splits off), right up the stairs at the sign pointing to the parking lot and picnic area, continue left through the grove of trees then follow the trail to the parking lot. A red Mendocino Land Trust sign on a fence. Head towards this then turn right and follow the fence. Three picnic tables sit out in a grassy field. Picnic Area There is another picnic area with a few tables tucked away from the parking lot. To reach it, go east towards the fence line with a Mendocino Land Trust sign on it, walking up the grassy slope. Then go right following the fence line towards a small area of shrubs. A gravel path leads through the shrubs, with a couple of wooden posts on the right. The path is very steep for a few feet, then you enter a large grassy area. There’s three picnic tables set about 100 feet away at the rear of the grassy area. The picnic area is right next to the highway, though there are shrubs along the edge. Trail Map Map of the trail with the route highlighted in green and markers for the benches, picnic tables, stairs, and interpretive signs. Click the image to access the map on AllTrails, which you can use to follow along.

Bogachiel River Rainforest Trail The Rundown Spoon Rating: 5 Distance: 3.8 mi. loop; 3.6 mi. out and back Elevation Change: 210 ft. Typical Surface: Very soft – mud/earth. Areas of fresh composite gravel Typical Width: 2 ft. Cell Phone Reception: Limited at trailhead, none on trail. Nearest Town: Forks, WA Amenities: Open to dogs on leash Why go? If you want solitude and an easier backcountry experience, the Bogachiel Rainforest is it. Located near Forks, WA the trail brings you directly into the wilderness and has little elevation change overall. But that does not mean it is easy. The elevation changes are steep and up and down, there are several water crossings in the rainy season, and the trail is very muddy. Washington Trails crews have been doing extensive work clearing and rerouting the trail, and there are still improvements to be made; the river frequently washed out the trail, so now it bypasses the river and travels entirely through the rainforest. The Bogachiel is definitely a hidden gem. This guide offers trail stats and detailed information for the Bogachiel River Rainforest trail to the Ira Springs Wetland loop. Log foot bridge over the creek. An example of the generally muddy trail conditions. Narrow muddy trail through the rainforest, slight incline. The Hike The trail begins to the far-right side of the parking area next to a new forest service trail sign. The trail starts on a generally steep descent for the first 0.25 miles, beginning at about 430 feet elevation and losing about 115 feet. From the trailhead, immediately descend about 20 feet on loose gravel, curves to the left, and continues mostly level for about 100 feet before coming to another descent of about 15 feet. The trail rolls slightly, curves to the right and then comes to a turnpike (a raised section filled in with gravel over a generally wet area) – this entire section was recently improved by WTA. There is a step of about 4 inches at the end. Loose gravel continues as the trail descends more steeply on 3 uneven steps built into the trail with large rocks, with steep declines between. Past these steps, continue onto natural surface trail with areas of rocks and mud. As you follow the ridge, you can start to hear water flowing below. Come to a rocky area and slight step, continuing on very gradual descent, before descending more steeply over rocks and a muddy area. At 0.3 mile and 315 feet elevation you have now reached the river valley floor and the first creek. The trail curves to the right to the log crossing. Pass between two big trees over a slight hill and take a moment to appreciate the big Western Red Cedar as you approach the log bridge. Note: this creek is the easiest year-round access for water on the trail; if you had planned for water this is it, since the river is no longer accessible. The log bridge begins with a wooden plank ramp covered with chicken wire for traction. This foot bridge is literally a log – a tree that stretches across the creek and has been somewhat leveled out on the top. It is very narrow with a hand rail on the left side, a couple of tree branches sticking out to maneuver around and some uneven footing. It ends in 3 steps on the opposite side. The next 1.5 miles of the trail is generally narrow, muddy, and mostly level. Just past the creek, you come to a fork for the Ira Springs Wetland loop– continue straight. You are now entering the fringes of a rainforest ecosystem, with mossy trees and sword fern groundcover. Continue for a few hundred feet to a sign for an overgrown fork heading right to the Homestead Loop. Continue left for the River Trail. From here the park boundary is approximately 1.8 miles. The trail continues generally narrow, level, and muddy. This area can be very buggy, so carry protection and be ready to just get through it as quickly as you can. At approximately 0.5 miles from the trailhead, come to Hurley Creek, with two options for the water crossing – on the right you can cross directly on rocks, to the left is a small log over the creek. Water levels were low, so I crossed on the creek. Just past the creek, the trail goes up a slight rocky hill for about 15 feet, then continues narrow and slightly muddy. At 0.8 miles come to the first deeply muddy area, this one about 20 feet long with rocks in trail. At 0.9 miles come to another fork; on the left is the beginning of the reroute built by WTA. You can continue straight for a short distance to the only view of the river at a small overlook. There is no easy place to get down to the river from here. After taking a moment to appreciate the Bogachiel River, return to the new trail. For the next 1.0 mile, you are basically going to be hiking in soft ground and mud through the rainforest. It is a beautiful area that was previously not easily accessible, and visiting in the dry season definitely makes it easier, but prepare for muddy boots and pants. The trail is generally level, gaining only about 20 feet with a few short ups-and-downs. The trail rolls slightly and curves right, before coming to a deeply rutted muddy area. A few hundred yards later roots cross the trail, rising 2-3 inches above the surface. You then come to a slight hill about 10 feet in distance with rough steps cut in to the natural surface. The trail continues slightly rolling, curves left, and rises another hill of about 5 feet; here you get a glimpse of the river through trees. Continue approximately 100 feet to a slight incline. At 1.3 miles come to a new footbridge over a creek. Take one step onto a ramp, one step onto the bridge, and two steps down. Trail becomes narrow and very muddy for about 100 feet, then dries out briefly and curves to the left to another muddy area with dryer shoulder, before coming to an area of deep mud and ruts for about 100 feet. The trail then becomes a narrow footpath through ferns encroaching on the trail before opening up again slightly into a beautiful area of the rainforest with tall Sitka Spruce, Hemlocks, and Vine Maples. Trail curves left between several beautiful Sitka Spruce to a slight incline. It then curves right around a large tree then left up a slight incline of about 15 feet in distance, then curves right at the top of the hill. It continues slightly muddy and comes to an area of lots of rocks and roots in trail before entering a long area of deep mud. At 1.5 miles come to two hills. Start on a steep descent of 10 feet with rough steps cut into mud, then descend into mud and up another 10-foot-long hill. Trail rolls steeply again and comes to another 10-foot incline before leveling out as it approaches the river river. There is more beautiful old growth here, with roots crossing the trail. There is a small downed log over the trail, but can be walked around. The trail continues slightly muddy and rolls, with views of the river and mountains to the right, as you travel along a hillside above the river delta. Trail levels out and splits around tree. Curve to the right, then left and right again. Come to a muddy dip in the trail with an ephemeral (seasonal) stream. At 1.7 miles cross between old downed logs; this is a convenient place to stop and rest on one of the log rounds scattered by the trail. The trail then meets the end of the reroute and connects with the original trail. This well-established trail continues mostly level and dry but narrow and brushy. It curves to the left up a slight incline between tall trees and you can hear river – it continues to curve left and right a couple of times and then comes to the intersection with the Ira Springs Wetland Loop trail and the National Park Boundary. The park boundary is to the right; the trail ends at Kahkwa Creek. From this trail, there is a fork to the left that goes up and downhill steeply and a path straight ahead which is slightly steep and ends directly at the creek with a steep drop off. If you can hop down this might be a good place to get water. To continue on into the national park you must ford the creek. Back at the main trail, continue straight for the Ira Springs Wetland Loop trail. This trail is well established, but it is where all of the up and down in elevation change happens, and there are many creek crossings and loose boardwalks. If you had an easier time with the muddy Bogachiel river trail, you could choose to return the way you came. It is a beautiful trail, and there are lots of berries along the way – which also means be aware for bears, I saw one cub on my hike. The Ira Springs Wetland trail gains about 50 feet in the first 0.5 mile. It begins on a narrow well established corridor with 3-4 inch tree roots across the surface. Almost immediately, you come to an old, uneven boardwalk over the trail as it follows a creek. In a couple hundred feet pass narrowly between to two large Sitka Spruce and a Hemlock. Cross another old boardwalk with a slight step up, pass between more trees, and cross another boardwalk. There is a nice view overlooking a creek here, but the bank is eroding; it also provides a bypass around a very steep section of trail, but be very careful along the bank and only take it if you really need to. Then pass between trees again and step over a large root. Trail continues mostly level before coming to another old unstable boardwalk. Trail curves right and then climbs somewhat steeply for a distance of 50 feet with a gap in trail for seasonal water flow. It climbs more steeply with a couple of steps to another large gap in trail with log barricade on one side and steep, eroding bank on other side; there is a muddy area at the end of climb. Trail rolls a few times with roots breaking the surface, curves to the left and continues to climb. It then narrows with roots crossing the trail and a steep drop off on the right. Continue to curve left and right as the trail rolls slightly. Come to a fairly steep incline about 15 feet long, and then the trail continues to roll. The forest is newer here, with narrow trees along the hillside. Come to another old boardwalk with uneven and unstable boards and four steps. Next take two tall steps over tree roots. Continue uphill to another old boardwalk; cross boardwalk and come immediately to a creek with a boardwalk over. However, water flows over boardwalk, so it may be slick. Trail starts to roll downhill, crosses roots and continues to roll and curve around trees. Descend to a small creek, and rise on a slight incline to a dense hemlock forest. Take six steep steps to two small boardwalks over a creek, one step down, and pass between a small blow down already cut from trail. Cross a small stream to a muddy area before continuing to another short descent on logs placed into trail and a small boardwalk. Make a slightly steep descent around a tree about 15 feet long. Trail starts to level out, with roots breaking the surface. It is a bit slick and narrow as it curves to the right with a steep drop off. At 2.5 miles come to a foot bridge. Step down over a root on the other side of the bridge and cross another foot bridge. Trail curves to the left, slightly steep and muddy for about 20 feet. There is a small gap in trail for water with a step up on the other side, rocky, then another small gap. Come to boardwalk with 3 steep steps up and ends on a wet, rocky area. Trail curves right over roots to another uneven but mostly stable boardwalk with two steps. This is a beautiful wetland area with tall Sitka Spruce and cedar. Trail narrows with lots of roots and continues to curve and roll. Come to a tall Sitka Spruce right ahead, as the trail curves to the right around the tree with lots of roots in the path, some 6-10 inches high. You are roughly following the hillside, and can see top of hill above to right, wetland descending below. Trail descends somewhat steeply over roots for about 10 feet. Come to more trees in trail with tall roots to step over onto a muddy area. The trail narrows with a drop off on the left. Descend steeply about 50 feet, and start to roll downhill with sounds of a creek. Curve right and left on a brushy trail, and cross rocks on some steps up. At 2.7 miles, come to a creek with no footbridge. You can cross on rocks, but even with a low flow it was a little troublesome. There is a steep narrow step down to the creek and a steep and muddy step up. Trail continues with natural surface, curves around slight incline and then heads uphill for a distance of about 100 feet then back down passing narrowly around a tree with roots in the trail. Curve right again to another creek with no footbridge; it is a narrow gap with rocks to step across, fairly easy with low water flow. The trail generally continues to roll up and down on a narrow width with roots and mud as it follows the hillside, generally descending. Curve to the left going downhill then right before leveling; it then rolls and becomes narrow and uneven with several roots across to step over. Come to one very steep two foot step down from tree roots. Trail continues rocky and muddy, generally rolling but descending. Descend steeply to another small stream crossing about two feet across. It is immediately level on the other side of the stream then climbs steeply about 10 feet before continuing to roll up and down. Take three steep 1-2 foot steps over tree roots to a very muddy area on a descent of 40 feet. The trail continues to roll; you are back on the hillside overlooking wetland to the left with tall grasses and trees and sounds of a creek. The forest rises above on the right with views to the top of the ridge. Come to some steep steps over roots – careful of your footing, they are narrow and uneven. Come to another muddy area and then take two steps up onto an old boardwalk, step off onto muddy area and then another boardwalk. Trail narrows and gets brushy, descends steeply on a hill to another level boardwalk over a creek. Trail continues to skirt hillside with beautiful old growth red cedar and hemlock. Trail descends steeply for about 15 feet, continuing to generally descend back down to valley floor. The path becomes narrow and rocky with some brush encroaching and rather unstable footing. Step over a log and come to another boardwalk. Step down over roots onto another boardwalk. Off that boardwalk cross mud, step up onto another boardwalk as the trail gradually ascends slightly. Come to another boardwalk, ascend steeply on a narrow rocky trail for about 100 feet. Come to another incline with a 3 foot step up over roots, curve to the right then left with a small dry stream and take a two foot step down. The trail continues to roll and curve with steep drop of on left, following the hillside with wetland below. There are lots of flowers and grass, and unstable footing on rocks and tree roots in the trail. At approximately 3.1 miles, a vine maple curves over the trail, then a large old growth red cedar and a small footbridge with railings on both sides. The sky line is open to your left but you are still traveling in shaded forest with hillside up to right. Cross a small stream then climb steeply up a hill for about 60 feet, pass between trees over roots, take a two foot step up, then step down over roots. (I was pretty exhausted by this point, but its only another 0.4 miles before the trail gets easier again) The trail becomes wet, narrow, and brushy, and continues to roll with obstacles in trail. Take another step across roots and then step up over roots, entering deeper into a shaded forest with vine maples over trail. Come to a slight muddy hill and a small stream. Take several quick rolls before leveling out slightly. Travel a decline for about 50 feet to a muddy area as the trail narrows. Level out and come to several big red cedars; you are almost level with the wetlands. Take a boardwalk over a wet area with a down tree on left, step over a large root. Come to two log rounds placed into trail and cross another boardwalk to a slight incline. You are now moving away from wetland and back into the forest. Trail continues to roll then comes to many more slightly unsteady log rounds in trail with roots in between. Pass between a few large Sitka Spruce; the forest is once again a mix of big leaf maple, alder, sitka spruce, and ferns. At 3.5 miles, cross a couple of muddy areas then reconnect with the river trail. Turn right and return the way you came in, this time ascending 115 feet in 0.25 miles. Trail follows the hillside with western red cedar and hemlock surrounding. Finding the Trailhead Pass/Entry Fee: Interagency All Access Pass or Northwest Forest Pass Getting There: There are references to the road to the Bogachiel River Trail being closed, but this isn’t exactly true; the original road is closed, but there is a bypass on a gravel road. To access the trailhead, turn onto Undi Rd across from Bogachiel State Park, approximately 5 miles south of Forks. Continue on a two-lane paved road until you come to a barrier and a gravel road on the left. This gravel road is regularly maintained but can have deep potholes and washboarding, so prepare to travel slowly. There is one steep hill with a beautiful view out to the mountains. The road begins to narrow with some pullouts, then narrows to a steep, potholed single lane for about 0.5 mile to the trailhead. I travel it easily in a Prius, though very slowly while dodging potholes and maintaining traction. Nearby Alternatives: Land Acknowledgement: Elk Creek Conservation area in Forks has many features of a rainforest, received little traffic, and is rated as three spoons. The area along what is now known as the Bogachiel River is the traditional lands of the Quileute. The land was ceded in the Treaty of Olympia, while the Quileute maintain rights to their traditional hunting, fishing, and foraging lands. Trail Map Topographic map of the Bogachiel River Trail to Ira Spring Wetland Loop, with the trail marked in red. Elevation profile, beginning at 466 feet, descending to low point at 315 feet. 3.8 mile distance, 210 feet elevation, 2:57:59 moving.

Located near Brinnon, Washington, the Interrorem Nature Trail is an accessible interpretative nature trail that loops for 0.3 mile through mature second growth forest in a rainforest setting. You’ll pass large stumps of cedar, fir trees, and a variety of ferns and mosses, as well as signs that share the story of early life for the forest rangers. The trail was recently improved by Mount Rose Trail Crew to be more accessible, however it does not meet full trail accessibility guidelines. Interrorem Nature Trail The Rundown Spoon Rating: 2 Distance: 0.3 miles Elevation Change: Under 20 ft. Typical Surface: Compacted gravel Typical Width: 3 ft Nearest Town: Hoodsport, WA. Cell Phone Reception: Spotty to none Amenities: accessible toilet, no accessible parking or picnic area, water available via hand pump Why go? Located near Brinnon, Washington, the Interrorem Nature Trail is an accessible interpretative nature trail that loops for 0.3 mile through mature second growth forest in a rainforest setting. You’ll pass large stumps of cedar, fir trees, and a variety of ferns and mosses, as well as signs that share the story of early life for the forest rangers. The trail was recently improved by Mount Rose Trail Crew to be more accessible, however it does not meet full trail accessibility guidelines. The Hike The trailhead is the same as the Ranger Hole Trail . It begins at a small gravel and grass parking area at the historic Interrorem Cabin (which is available for overnight rentals but is not accessible). There are no designated parking spots and there may not be enough space for an accessibility van. The trail begins next to an information board at the west side of the parking area; the first few feet is four-feet wide with semi-firm natural surface before reaching an accessible vault toilet. The nature trail forks left behind the toilet. The surface becomes compact gravel and narrows to 3 feet, passing an interpretative sign about the cabin on the left. It then descends on a 3-5% grade for approximately 10 feet, followed by approximately 30 feet at 10-12% grade. You will pass underneath and between draping vine maple, towering big leaf maple, and moss-covered stumps. There is another short decline at 12% grade with 3-5% cross-slope before the trail curves left – there is an old decaying bench here. Trailhead and information board for the Interrorem Nature Trail/Ranger Hole Trail. Info board on the left includes maps and trail notices. Trail is wide with natural surface, curving to the left into the forest. Here the trail narrows to 2-3 feet, traveling through sword fern and mossy trees. It curves right and at approximately 0.15 mile (halfway around the loop) comes to a new bench that is less than 12 inches above ground – it may difficult to sit on. The trail descends briefly at a 6% grade then a 10-12% grade for approximately 15 feet, curving right between tall tree trees. There is a short 10% cross-slope here, so be cautious. You then pass another interpretative sign about life for the early forest rangers. Trail the rolls slightly with a 6-7% cross-slope. You then meet with the Ranger Hole Trail, which forks to the left — continue ahead on the Nature Trail. The loop ends back at the toilet after a couple hundred feet. Mossy maples arch over a trail leading into the distance, fall leaves scattered on the ground. A sign on the right side. Looking back up at a section of the trail as it descends on a slight hill, with maximum grade and steep cross-slope. Trees, moss, and ferns surround the trail. Finding the Trailhead Pass/Entry Fee: Interagency Pass or Northwest Forest Pass. There is no payment kiosk here. Getting There: The trailhead is located on Duckabush Rd/NF-2510. From Brinnon, WA head south on US Highway 101. In approximately 3 miles, turn right on Duckabush Rd, which is a paved two-lane road. Continue for 4 miles to the end of the pavement. The parking area is on the left. Nearby Alternatives: Dosewallips State Park offers accessible cabins and restrooms. Land Acknowledgement: This is the land of the sqʷuqʷóbəš [Twana/Skokomish], “People of the River”, whose traditional territory included the entire Hood Canal drainage basin in western Washington. Trail Map Map and elevation profile for the Interrorem Nature Trail. Distance: 0.3 mile, Elevation 13 ft Moving: 0:19:06

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The Lake Aldwell Overlook trail to the old Elwha River dam site and former lake is a beautiful experience of renewal. While publicized as an ADA accessible trail, the paved roadway is blocked by a gate that would be difficult to go under if you can’t bend over in a chair, are a tall person, or are using a walker, and the path around the gate is too narrow. The road turns to gravel before a good overlook; there is one overlook that is almost entirely blocked by fencing and foliage. Lake Aldwell to Elwha Dam Overlook The Rundown Spoon Rating: 2 Distance: Not Listed Elevation Change: 20 ft. Typical Surface: various Typical Width: 4 ft Nearest Town: Port Angeles, WA. Cell Phone Reception: Not Listed Amenities: Not Listed The Hike The Lake Aldwell Overlook trail to the old Elwha River dam site and former lake is a beautiful experience of renewal. While publicized as an ADA accessible trail, the paved roadway is blocked by a gate that would be difficult to go under if you can’t bend over in a chair, are a tall person, or are using a walker, and the path around the gate is too narrow. The road turns to gravel before a good overlook; there is one overlook that is almost entirely blocked by fencing and foliage, but the road does pass under some nice trees and along a small grassy area with wildflowers. The gravel road to the main overlook is a bit steep and long for wheels, with loose gravel. There is another trail of compact gravel and dirt that is level, which leads to another partial overlook before climbing to the upper overlook with a viewfinder. The hike up is short with minimal elevation change and a couple of stairs. Overall I give the trail a two-spoon difficulty rating. Image Description: A gravel road winds through the forest. Finding the Trailhead Pass/Entry Fee: N/A Getting There: Coming Soon Nearby Alternatives: Coming Soon Land Acknowledgement: Ancestral lands of the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe

Big Creek Nature Trail The Rundown Spoon Rating: 2 Distance: 0.6 miles Elevation Change: 40 ft. Typical Surface: packed pea gravel Typical Width: 4 ft. Cell Phone Reception: Spotty Nearest Town: Hoodsport, WA Amenities: accessible toilets, potable water, accessible parking, picnic tables Why go? The accessible portion of the Upper Big Creek Loop Trail, sometimes referred to as the Big Creek Nature Trail, is truly a gem. It offers a rare opportunity to travel through mature second growth rainforest, surrounded by towering mossy trees, the sounds of flowing water, and a little bit of solitude while still close to amenities and other people. This trail is located very close to Hoodsport, WA, in the Big Creek Campground, Olympic National Forest. It is the traditional lands of the Skokomish. The Big Creek Nature Trail passing between three tall western red cedar. Fall leaves are scattered on the trail and the grass in a mossy forest. The wooden bridge over Big Creek. A gravel trail on a slight incline leads to the bridge. Two boards are slightly above the surface of the trail. Tall narrow trees are in the background. The wooden boardwalk after the turnpike. A hard-packed gravel trail leads onto the boardwalk in the center of the photo. It extends towards a cedar in the background. A hill is on the right The Hike The gate to the campground is closed during the winter but visitors may still access the trails. There is a footpath near the gate leading into the campground but you may prefer to take the road in. There is a paved 4 foot wide path around the gate, suitable for wheelchairs. It is approximately 0.25 mile from the gate to the trailhead all on a gradual incline of approximately 5%. The road into campground starts paved on a gentle grade. After passing the campground loop trail and the campground host site, the road becomes gravel. Curve left past a broad gravel parking area with a fee station and restrooms. At the fork, continue straight following signs towards the north loop. Watch out for some loose gravel and potholes. Crest a hill past site 42 and look for the restrooms on the left with one accessible parking spot and one regular gravel parking spot. The trail starts behind the restrooms near site 42. Follow the wide, loose gravel path to the left behind the restroom, as it immediately curves left to a 8-10% incline for approximately 50 feet. Turn right at the ‘T’ where the trail meets with another path then take another 6-8% incline for 20 feet. You then come to a fork with a sign pointing to Upper Big Creek Loop Trail, Big Creek Campground Trail, and Mount Elinor Connector Trail. Continue straight on the Upper Big Creek Loop Trail heading towards the bridge. There is short decline of 8-10% for 50 feet, then a very slight rise for 5 feet to bridge. It is level going onto bridge. There are a couple of boards on the other side with a 2-inch rise, but you can navigate around them easily. The bridge is a marvelous construction over rushing Big Creek; it’s very sturdy with parallel boards and wood slat barriers on either side. The barriers somewhat block the view from sitting height.On the other side of the bridge, the trail surface is hard-packed pea gravel, a very firm surface to travel on, and is 3 feet wide. The trail declines slightly then curves left. You will almost immediately come to a couple of roots rising about 2 inches above the surface. The trail crew plans to cover these, but for now they could be bypassed with very careful maneuvering. Traveling amongst towering mossy trees, the trail declines at 8-10% for approximately 75 feet as it curves to the right. It levels out briefly with a resting area on the left then curves sharply right again on a decline of 5%. The trail then levels out and passes between tall western red cedar before curving left and onto a small bridge over a seasonal water flow. The surface onto the bridge is level. On the other side of the bridge, the trail curves to the left on a 5% grade, continues level, then curves right between old growth cedar. Curve left and right again then come to a 20-feet long 10% decline, getting steeper near the bottom at 15% for a few feet. The trail continues to curve a few times amongst mature cedar and tall mossy maples in a gorgeous rainforest setting. At 0.2 miles, come to a small log bench on the right that blocks the old trail. You will continue on a level, hard packed gravel trail that was recently built by the Mt Rose Trail Crew. Travel on a slightly crowned turnpike with a large fallen log on left and a small ditch on the right then onto a level boardwalk. The trail curves left around a western red cedar, then right and left around a hill with a 8-10% grade for 20 feet. It then continues level as you travel parallel to the creek before coming to a fork; the upper loop trail continues right. To continue on the accessible trail, go left on a slight decline for 5 feet. You’ll arrive at a beautiful resting spot next to the creek with a bench. The bench sits 16 inches above the ground and has an angled backrest with no armrests. There isn’t a lot of space to turn around in a chair, but you could back out slightly and turn around. This is end of the accessible portion of the trail; turn back the way you came to return to the parking area. Map of the Big Creek Campground. The trail is indicated by dotted lines beginning at a trailhead and restroom icon just above site 42. Finding the Trailhead Pass/Entry Fee: Interagency America the Beautiful pass or Forest Service pass required to park at campground. You can park at the pull outs along the road and enter without a pass. Getting There: The Big Creek Nature Trail is located in the Big Creek Campground, 9 miles from Hoodsport, WA. From Hoodsport, take Highway 101 to State Route 119 and turn left (west). This two-lane paved road has sections of curves with speed limits of 25-45mph through residential and forest areas. The road comes to a T-section with Forest Service Road 24; turn left and then an immediate right into the campground. There is one ADA accessible spot in a paved parking area in front of the gate, with four total spots. There is additional parking along FR 24 on pullouts. Two parking spots, including one accessible spot, at the restroom nearest the trailhead. Potable water is available in the campground during the season Nearby Alternatives: Land Acknowledgement: Forest Service Road 24 continues to Lake Cushman and the Staircase area of Olympic National Park, with gorgeous views along the way. This is the land of the sqʷuqʷóbəš [Twana/Skokomish], “People of the River”, whose traditional territory included the entire Hood Canal drainage basin in western Washington. Trail Map The map, GPS track, and elevation profile of Big Creek Nature Trail. It indicates one way of travel. The map is at the top with a red line for the trail. Elevation profile at the bottom. Stats above read Distance: 0.3 mi Elevation gain: 6 ft Moving time 0:15:11

The Gatton Creek trail at Lake Quinault is one of the less frequented segments of the Quinault Recreation Area. The hike from the Giant Spruce to the Falls is a three spoon hike, 0.8 mile one way with a total of 180 feet elevation gain. For a shorter one spoon non-wheelchair accessible hike with only 20 feet of elevation change you can drive 0.4 mile down the gravel Wrights Canyon Road. Picturesque bridge over the canyon, and lovely views of the surrounding mountains. The trail is dog-friendly. Gatton Creek Trail The Rundown Spoon Rating: 1 Distance: 0.8 miles Elevation Change: 20 ft. Typical Surface: gravel Amenities: The trail is dog-friendly. The Hike The Gatton Creek trail at Lake Quinault is one of the less frequented segments of the Quinault Recreation Area. The hike from the Giant Spruce to the Falls is a three spoon hike, 0.8 mile one way with a total of 180 feet elevation gain, 30 stairs, and a couple of steep sections. For a shorter one spoon non-wheelchair accessible hike with only 20 feet of elevation change you can drive 0.4 mile down the gravel Wrights Canyon Road and walk to the falls. There is a picturesque bridge over the canyon, and lovely views of the surrounding mountains. The trail is dog-friendly. Finding the Trailhead Pass/Entry Fee: Coming Soon Getting There: Coming Soon Nearby Alternatives: Coming Soon Land Acknowledgement: Land Acknowledgement: Ancestral lands of the People of the Quinault.

The Rundown Spoon Rating: Distance: Elevation Change: Typical Surface: Typical Width: Cell Phone Reception: Nearest Town: Amenities: Why go? The Hike Finding the Trailhead Pass/Entry Fee: Getting There: Nearby Alternatives: Land Acknowledgement: Trail Map