In celebration of the publication of The Disabled Hiker's Guide to Northern California, we are holding a group hike at the accessible Redwoods Interpretive Loop at Henry Cowell State Park! We will be joined by a State Park Interpreter who will share information about the park and the redwoods. Join us for a relaxed morning in community amongst the giant trees!

Trail Description

Redwoods Interpretive Loop Trail: 0.8 mile, flat, packed gravel surface, minimum 6 feet wide. 

This trail loops through a redwood grove with many large trees, including the Fremont Tree which has a large opening in the trunk that is big enough to wheel through! There are benches and pullouts along the way. The park has recently made significant accessibility improvements, and this is a wheelchair accessible hike.

This description is excerpted from The Disabled Hiker's Guide to Northern California (FalconGuides, 2024) and A Disabled Hikers Guide to the Redwoods. This event is possible due to support from a California State Parks Foundation Partnership Equity grant!

Amenities

Accessible restrooms, drinking fountain, and picnic tables. 

Pets

Service dogs are always welcome. Pets are not allowed.

Cost

There is no fee to attend. California State Parks charges a parking fee; state park passes are accepted. We will pay your parking fee if it is a barrier for you!

Masks 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. Please distance from those who do wear a mask when you are not. We also ask that you not wear perfume and other artificial or natural scents to protect community members who are scent-reactive.

Parking

Large paved parking lot with ADA accessible parking spots.

Transportation

We are working on securing transportation to the park for anyone who needs it.

Interpreters

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

About Disabled Hikers

Disabled Hikers is an inclusive disability-led and disability-centered organization grounded in principles of disability justice. 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.

Other things to keep in mind:

Please read the hike description. Trails are chosen to be as enjoyable as possible for the most folks, but only you can decide if a hike is appropriate for you.

Please do not offer anyone advice or assistance without asking first.

If you have questions at any time, please ask. We’re here for you!

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