Wheelchair Accessible National Park Trails

With an aging senior population in America many seasoned hikers and backpackers are being forced to use mobility equipment like wheelchairs and walkers to move around. When this happens their physical impairments restrict them from enjoying the great outdoors they once enjoyed as they hiked and backpacked.  Today with the advancement of  outdoor mobile battery powered wheelchairs and walkers, these hikers and backpackers can get out into the great outdoors.  Throughout the United States many of our National Parks have wheelchair accessible trails.  

Everglades, Grand Canyon, Sequoia and Zion National Parks all have wheelchair accessible trails.  Click HERE for a National Geographic article link about these four great destinations. If you are interested in all the wheelchair accessible trails here in Florida, TRAIL LINK provides information on many of these trails.  In addition, the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association provides information on wheelchair accessible trails. Click HERE for their website.  

Preparing for a outdoor hike using a wheelchair or walker is no different than if you did not have to use mobility equipment to get around.  Make a packing list, bring plenty of water and sun screen and do not forget to bring your mask. COVID-19 will still be around all of this summer and into next year.

Until next time, be safe in the sun and have a great day in the great outdoors.