Accessible Trail Connection

General Information

* Name/Location of Trail
Accessible Trail Connection

(check all that apply)

Hiking
Describe any major attractions along the trail:

(e.g., waterfall, scenic vista, historic feature, etc.)

wetland natural area, accessible pier, scenic view of lake, gathering area with benches, bridge over stream bed
None
Benches
One way
Length of the trail

(from sign/brochure or from AllTrails app)

0 33/100 miles
Yes
No
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
asphalt, pavers, boardwalk
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
9 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
60 inches
Distance from the parking area to the trailhead

(If no accessible parking, measure distance from middle of parking lot/area to the trailhead)

500 feet

(see instructions)

Yes

(check all that apply)

Boardwalk
Width of the trail tread at its narrowest point:

(at least 36")

60 inches
How long is the narrowest point in trail?
1732 feet
Steepest running slope or grade on the trail:
9 %
How long is the steepest running slope on trail?
18 feet
How long is the entire slope that contains the steepest slope?
52 feet
Steepest cross-slope on the trail:
0 %
How long is the steepest cross-slope on the trail?
0 feet

(e.g., bridges, boardwalks, gorges)

Yes
Describe any protruding objects or obstructions along the trail:
NA
Link to map, information, waypoints, and photos of trail:
see agency photos

Comments

This boardwalk section is currently under construction. Most of the Wetland Trail already has a boardwalk but the sections at the very beginning and end of the trail are still being transitioned from natural wood chips to boardwalk. The Accessible Trail Connection that goes from the amphitheater to the beginning of the Wetland boardwalk is expected to be completed in 2016. The information in the assessment reflects those planned changes and will result in a one-way trail on the boardwalk area. The fully completed Wetland Trail will be converted to a loop trail with the rerouting of the end of the boardwalk section. This final piece is expected to be completed in 2017. Wehr Nature Center will be working to revise the trail map once the trail updates are complete. Staff is also working on plans for a sensory hike that can be enjoy along the Accessible Trail Connection by all visitors.