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 Please NoteTo obtain a Disabled Discount Pass for California State Parks ask for an application at any state park or write to:Department of Parks and Recreation, Disabled Discount Pass Program, PO Box 942896, Sacramento, CA 94296-0001 TTY (888)877-5379, Phone (916)654-5687 |
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Park and Trails information for:Shasta/TrinityMcArthur-Burney Falls Memorial ParkBurney 800.444.7275 Information Located within the Cascade Range and Modoc Plateau natural region with 910 acres of forest and five miles of streamside and lake shoreline. The park's centerpiece is Burney Falls Hours and Fees$5 per vehicle, $4 Seniors Open year round but most heavily visited during summer DirectionsApproximately 60 miles east of Redding near the junction of State Route 299 & 89. ParkingDesignated Accessible with Access Aisle Designated Accessible with No Access Aisle
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Trail is 150 feet to falls overlook. .3 miles to base of falls not accessible. Trail InformationTrail DetailsWidth: Trailhead Elevation - 3,200 feet Obstacles RestroomsMain Parking Lot Women's & Men'sEntry 29", Stall 25", Grab bar on one side, toilet 16" Sacramento
ParksSacramento Wildlife Refuge752 County Road 99 W 530.934.2801 Information One of six wetlands refuges in the Sacramento area that offer seasonal birding opportunities. Drive your car on the loop tour or hike on the 2 mile gravel path. DirectionsLocated just off Interstate 5 outside Willows. ParkingDesignated Accessible with Access Aisle Designated Accessible with No Access Aisle
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Along the driving tour there is a ramped viewing deck that also has a lowered telescope. Large print brochures are available at visitors center. Trail InformationThe trail at the visitor center is not designated as accessible however portions of it may work for some chair users. Trail DetailsSurface
RestroomsVisitor Center Women's & Men's
Viewing deck Accessible Porta-Potty
Independence TrailNevada City 530.265.9398 Information The very first wilderness trail in the country with wheelchair accessibility is found in the Gold Country. Features - The main entrance to the Trail is on Highway 49, near the South Yuba River bridge. Highlighting the West Trail is a waterfall one mile from the entrance. People and wheelchairs travel a switchback ramp from Flume 28 (520 feet long) to the swirling waters of Rush Creek. Also featured on the west side is an overlook of the Yuba, surrounded by canyon flora. The East Trail features more views of the river and foothill landscapes, with a total of two and a half miles of maintained trail. There are picnic areas, outhouses, a camping area and scenic vistas all around. This site has not been inspected yet but we know it's worth listing. Accessible Features
Trail InformationBest times to visit are spring and fall. Summer can be very hot and wintertime is wet. San Francisco
ParksDisabled Discount Pass to State ParksThis discount pass entitles certifiably disabled persons to a 50% discount for use of all basic facilities at any unit of the California State Park System. Cost of the pass is $3.00 and you must submit an application. You must be a U.S. citizen. This can be obtained by writing to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Disabled Discount Pass, PO Box 942896, Sacramento, CA 94296-0001 or ask for an application at the entrance to any state park. Muir WoodsMuir Woods National Monument 415.388.2595 Information Located 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, this 500 acre park contains some of the few remaining old growth redwood trees. There is a visitor center and gift shop as well as hiking trails. Hours and FeesOpen daily 8am-Sunset Fees: $2.00 Ages 17 and older Midweek mornings are the best times to visit. DirectionsFollow U.S. 101 north across the Golden Gate Bridge. Take the Hwy 1 exit in Mill Valley and follow it until you see the sign for Muir Woods. The road to the park is winding and steep. Vehicles over 35 feet are prohibited. ParkingDesignated Accessible with Access Aisle Designated Accessible with No Access Aisle
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There is no signage directing you to the ramp to the gift shop because it does not meet code. Wheelchairs are avvailable at the visitor's center. With enough advance notice ASL interpreters may be available for guided walks. Trail InformationThere is a mile long (one way) paved trail with several bridges to cross over to make a loop. If you stay on the trail till it ends do not take bridge 4, return on the same path and cut over at bridge 3. The trail is not accessible between bridge 4 and 3. Trail DetailsWidth: Obstacles Surface
RestroomsLower Restroom Women's & Men's
More accessible then the upper restroom. Upper restroom Women's & Men's
Toilet height 15 1/2". Stall not deep enough to close the door. Lafayette ReservoirLafayette 925.284.9669 Information This reservoir is operated by the East Bay Municipal Utility District and is open year round for fishing, picnicking, hiking, and non motorizd boating. Hours and Fees$5 Parking Fee Parking Designated Accessible with Access Aisle
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Trail InformationPerimeter trail around the reservoir gets very steep in several places. Would be very challenging for manual chair user. Trail DetailsWidth: Surface
RestroomsParking lot Unisex
Lake TahoeTaylor Creek Rainbow TrailHwy 89 530.573.2674 Information Self guided nature trail alonside Taylor Creek. Watch the yearly Kokanee Salmon run in the beginning of October when thousands of fish turn brilliant red. You can get eye level with the stream at the Stream Profile Chamber situated along the trail. Hours and FeesJuly 1-Sept 30, 8am-5pm Sept 30-Oct 1 10am-4pm Salmon Festival Oct 1-31 8am-4:30pm Closed Nov1-May 26 Free DirectionsLocated on Hwy 89 just 3.5 miles north of Hwy 50. Turn right just after Camp Richardson. ParkingDesignated Accessible with Access Aisle Designated Accessible with No Access Aisle
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Trail InformationTrail in sections exceeds 1:12 slope. Powerchairs and Parapalegics should have no problems. Lake of the sky trail just beyond the visitors center is a wide dirt path that takes you to the lake is not designated as accessible but may be useable to power chairs and strong paras. Trail DetailsSurface
RestroomsVisitor's Center Women's & Men's
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