A curated selection of National Park Service locations that have gone above and beyond to provide comprehensive ADA compliance, including paved trails, accessible restrooms, visitor centers, and inclusive camping options.
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Features the widely praised Laurel Falls Trail, a paved 2.5-mile round-trip hike that is fully wheelchair accessible. The park also offers accessible restrooms at major visitor centers and designated accessible campsites.
The North Unit offers an easy, paved 1.3-mile accessibility trail with stunning views of the badlands. Accessible facilities include visitor centers with sensory rooms and accessible camping options at the Elk Mountain Campground.
Home to the Limberlost Trail, a 0.8-mile paved loop through a restored old-growth forest that is fully accessible. The park provides accessible picnic areas, restrooms, and the Byways Drive which allows for scenic views without strenuous hiking.
The Bear Lake Corridor offers several accessible loops, including the Bear Lake Nature Trail, which is paved and suitable for wheelchairs. Accessible restrooms and visitor information are available at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.
The Hall of Mosses Trail is a 0.8-mile loop that is boardwalk and paved, offering an accessible journey through the temperate rainforest. Rialto Beach has a 0.5-mile wooden boardwalk and ramp access to the shoreline for easy viewing.
The Highline Trail at Many Glacier starts with an accessible segment and the Grinnell Glacier Overlook Trail has a portion that is accessible. The Logan Pass Visitor Center is fully equipped with accessible facilities and exhibit areas.
The Pa’agunt Trail and the Riverside Walk (first half) are paved and accessible, offering stunning canyon views. Accessible shuttle buses run during peak seasons, and the Zion Canyon Visitor Center provides comprehensive accessible services.
The North Rim offers the accessible Cape Royal Trail and the Grandview Point Trail, which provide safe, paved viewing areas. The North Rim Visitor Center is fully accessible, and there are accessible camping sites at Mather Campground.
The Uncle Tom’s Trail has been replaced by an accessible boardwalk and the Mud Volcano Trail is paved and suitable for wheelchairs. Accessible facilities are plentiful at Yellowstone Lake and the Madison Area, including restrooms and picnic sites.
The Ocean Path and the Shore Path are paved, flat, and offer stunning coastal views, making them ideal for accessibility. Accessible restrooms and parking are available at multiple trailheads, and the park offers accessible ferry tours.
The Boot Spring Trail is a paved, 0.3-mile loop that is fully accessible and offers desert landscape views. The Chisos Basin Campground has accessible sites, and the Panther Junction Visitor Center is fully equipped for accessibility needs.
Accessible boardwalks at the Interpretive Center and the Eagle Lake Overlook provide easy access to water views. The park offers accessible boat tours and has accessible facilities at the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center and Campground.
The Halemau’u Crater Trail is a paved, 1-mile loop located at 9,000 feet, offering a unique high-altitude accessible hike. The Sliding Sands Trail has an accessible start, and the Visitor Center in Haleakala Village is fully accessible.
The Devils Garden Primitive Loop Trail is not fully accessible, but the Park Avenue Trail is a paved, 1.3-mile round-trip hike suitable for wheelchairs. Accessible restrooms and picnic areas are located at the Devils Garden and Divide Overlook.
The Door and Window Trail is a paved, 1.6-mile loop that offers easy access to dramatic rock formations. Accessible restrooms and visitor information are available at the Wall Exit Entrance Station and the Ben Reifel Visitor Center.
The Sand Dune Access Trail is a 0.6-mile paved path that leads to the base of the dunes, allowing for sand exploration with assistance. Accessible restrooms and picnic areas are located at the Medano Creek Campground and Visitor Center.
The Cactus Forest Drive is fully paved and accessible, with multiple pullouts offering views of the iconic saguaro cacti. The Tucson Mountain District has accessible restrooms and the Jim Wash Overlook Trail is paved and short.
The Anhinga Trail boardwalk is accessible and offers close-up views of wildlife, though parts can be crowded. The Royal Palm Visitor Center is fully accessible, and there are accessible boat tours available for those who need to rest.
The Polychrome Pass Trail has a short, accessible segment near the Savage River Campground. Accessible services are available at the Visitor Center, and the park offers accessible bus tours that travel further into the park for those unable to drive.
The Towpath Trail is a flat, paved path along the Cuyahoga River, suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. The Brandywine Falls Lower Level is accessible via a paved path, and the visitor centers are fully equipped for accessibility.