Someone created a map of wheelchair-accessible trails on the Olympic Peninsula. What a great resource! https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1wS1RsmgPxYn1Oc4VBcvDkA-y4920W4U&ll=47.909290450917915%2C-123.34453147086255&z=8
If this interests you check out this wonderful event https://www.iansride.com/sea-to-sound. I rode it last year; my daily posts start at http://bikestylespokane.com/2023/08/25/wheeling-sea-to-sound-day-one/.
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100+ Wheelchair Accessible Trails on the Olympic Peninsula – Google My Maps
WARNING: W/C Accessibility varies by chair, user, propulsion method, weather and other conditions. These trails have not been rated using any federal or state guidelines and are not suitable for all chairs or users. Public places or places with free public access to explore on the Olympic Peninsula in the Forks area--Federal, State, County, City, and other lands and places. Many more places exist to enjoy! 🦽 designates places where 'T-Chair' has rolled at least 1/2-mile. 'T-Chair' refers to a disabled young adult with limited walking ability that can dismount and be guided around minor obstacles that rides in a Convaid Cruiser wheelchair with solid tires pushed by his mid-60s-aged father. Trail surface, distances, and other accessibility info are shown in each map marker's detail. Some additional sites may have wheelchair trails that have not yet been tried by T-Chair. These will be added in future updates as they are experienced. Availability and accessibility of each site may vary due to weather conditions, storm damage, construction, wildlife management, or other human activities. Federal, State, and County agencies post current closures and conditions on their main websites. Many sites require a fee or pass. Check the agency's website for details. Weather can change rapidly so check the local forecasts before heading out. Comments to improve this map or info about other trails in the area suitable for wheelchair use may be sent to [email protected]. Map prepared: May 2024. Count: 107 W/C sites.