Sunday, September 8, 2019
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
One of my favorite accessible trails in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Redwood Grove Loop Trail.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Coyote Hills Regional Park - Bayview Trail
Coyote Hills is one of my new favorite places to hike. It is a beautiful regional park that has multiple trails ranging from beginners to advanced hikers. Next to the rolling hills is a protected marsh area that has two easy trails that let you get a closer look at the shorebirds that occupy the various ponds.
The Coyote Hills Visitor Center parking area has two accessible parking spots, drinking fountains, picnic tables, and an accessible porta potty.
To reach the Bayview Trail, hike down to the exit area of the parking lot, cross the street and then follow a narrow paved trail until you see a crosswalk. On the other side is the start of the Bayview Trail.
There is a drinking fountain at the beginning of the trail and further on you'll come across the Quarry Staging Area which has an accessible restroom, picnic tables, and drinking fountain. Soon after the trail starts to weave around the contours of the rolling hills and presenting a panoramic view of the San Franciso Bay. A couple of miles further on the trail loops around and back to the parking area.
Because there are a few sections on the trail that are over a 5% grade, I would rate this trail as intermediate for some wheelchair users. Even though the trail surface is asphalt, it does get bumpy at some spots so you want to make sure your wheelchair can handle that.
Dogs are allowed on some of the trails but they must remain on a leash.
Even though there are drinking fountains, it is advisable to bring your own water. It also can get very windy so be sure to bring an extra layer of clothing just in case.
Trail rating: Intermediate for some wheelchair users.
Trail length: 3.5 miles (From Visitor Center parking area)
Trail width: Varies from 80 inches to 208 inches
Trail surface: Asphalt
Trail type: Loop
Trail Slope: Some sections can range from 8% to 12%
Trail Cross-slope: Can be at 3.1% at some parts of the trail.
Trail usage: Hiking, bicycles, wheelchairs, dogs.
Handicap Parking: Two at Coyote Hills Visitor Center
Accessible restrooms: Yes
Entrance Fee: $5 per vehicle, $2 per dog. Guide/service dogs free.
Cellular Service signal strength is good.
To see more of the Bayview Trail, please watch my video.
The Coyote Hills Visitor Center parking area has two accessible parking spots, drinking fountains, picnic tables, and an accessible porta potty.
To reach the Bayview Trail, hike down to the exit area of the parking lot, cross the street and then follow a narrow paved trail until you see a crosswalk. On the other side is the start of the Bayview Trail.
There is a drinking fountain at the beginning of the trail and further on you'll come across the Quarry Staging Area which has an accessible restroom, picnic tables, and drinking fountain. Soon after the trail starts to weave around the contours of the rolling hills and presenting a panoramic view of the San Franciso Bay. A couple of miles further on the trail loops around and back to the parking area.
Because there are a few sections on the trail that are over a 5% grade, I would rate this trail as intermediate for some wheelchair users. Even though the trail surface is asphalt, it does get bumpy at some spots so you want to make sure your wheelchair can handle that.
Dogs are allowed on some of the trails but they must remain on a leash.
Even though there are drinking fountains, it is advisable to bring your own water. It also can get very windy so be sure to bring an extra layer of clothing just in case.
Trail rating: Intermediate for some wheelchair users.
Trail length: 3.5 miles (From Visitor Center parking area)
Trail width: Varies from 80 inches to 208 inches
Trail surface: Asphalt
Trail type: Loop
Trail Slope: Some sections can range from 8% to 12%
Trail Cross-slope: Can be at 3.1% at some parts of the trail.
Trail usage: Hiking, bicycles, wheelchairs, dogs.
Handicap Parking: Two at Coyote Hills Visitor Center
Accessible restrooms: Yes
Entrance Fee: $5 per vehicle, $2 per dog. Guide/service dogs free.
Cellular Service signal strength is good.
To see more of the Bayview Trail, please watch my video.
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