Accessibility
ACHIEVABLE AND MEANINGFUL RECREATION
The information you need to prepare for your visit.
Trail access data and site specifics for people of all abilities
Due to prior lack of a firm and stable trail surface or
​any accessible entrance to and within the property, countless members of the community have never experienced the solitude and beauty of this 60-acre hardwood forest.
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The former inaccessible and eroding social footpaths have been improved with the creation of a sustainable, self-guided nature trail experience of natural, crushed granite material that meets ADA accessibility guidelines.
The trail is designed and built specifically for wheelchair, foot traffic and strollers only and offers a one-mile loop of exploration and discovery under the canopy of the shaded woodland.
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We are working to add audio description for educational signage, area landscapes, and trail experiences.
Trail Access Data
Cross Slope:
Typical 2%
Maximum 5%
Grade:
Typical 3.3%
Maximum 7% (for less than 30 feet)
Tread Width:
Typical: 40 inches
Maximum: 60 inches
At a Glance: The one-mile trail loop is Easy to Moderate.
Firm and stable crushed stone surface
Passing and resting space every 1/4 mile
Several reclaimed urban wood benches along the trail
Possible obstructions: tree roots, fallen branches, erosion, leaves, and vegetation.
Take a photo tour of the grounds
Trail surface is a firm, compacted crushed granite. Trail width typically 40 inches wide.
Kiosk and main trailhead entrance
Educational signage along the trail features forest ecology and wildlife themes
Parking area with multiple accessible spots
A short, level path from the parking lot takes you to the Main Trailhead
One of the two wooden boardwalks within the forest
Kiosk near the Underwood Recreation Center entrance
No Bikes are allowed in the forest. Cyclists are asked to dismount and park their bikes at a bike rack at the trailhead.
Secondary trailhead entrance at the Underwood Recreation Center. Located to the left of the building along the sidewalk.
Autumn in the forest is magical
Another example of a wooden boardwalk in the forest
There are "bump out" areas to pull aside and allow passing or to rest a bit
Another example of a turn around or rest area along the trail
The wooden boardwalks
A nice section of shaded trail
Boardwalk over ravine
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We believe in providing detailed information on trail access for those with disabilities.
​We understand that just knowing what to expect at the trailhead can help you better prepare.