West Hylebos Wetlands Trail

Almost 2 miles in total, this trail starts as hard packed crushed stone and dirt then becomes a boardwalk loop with a spur to an overlook of a small lake. There's also a spur on the packed dirt section that goes to another small lake. 

The trail goes downhill for about 1000' before leveling out at the boardwalk. There are a few minor obstacles. Boards have been placed across the dirt section of the trail to stop erosion. They can be bypassed by going on the grass. We hit a muddy spot caused by sprinkler water. The boardwalk has a short section that has tilted. The boardwalk spur to the lake has a high railing that blocks the view. All in all, the trail is accessible however wheelchair users may need assistance for the return trip up the hill. The dirt spur to the lake is too narrow and uneven to be accessible.

Two historic buildings have been relocated to the trail entrance. The Barker Cabin, built around 1881, is the oldest original structure in the Federal Way area. The Denny Cabin, built in 1889 as a real estate office, features an unusual eye-catching design. Both cabins have interpretive signs.

The parking lot has an accessible space but the lot is too small for RVs. We parked in the Park and Ride lot on S 38th Street. 1/3 mile east of the wetlands.  The sidewalk is in fair condition. Trail    47.28965, -122.32897

Wright Park

Wright Park was founded in 1886 when Charles B. Wright, an oil and railroad tycoon, donated 20 acres to the city of Tacoma with the stipulation that at least 300 ornamental shade trees be planted within four years.  Currently, there are over 600 trees in the park. Statues and a duck pond were added in the 1890s, the Seymour Conservatory opened in 1908, and a regulation size lawn bowling green was created in 1934. Over the years as tastes and needs changed the park changed along with them but happily these early additions remain. 

The park has many interconnecting trails. The outside loop is about a mile. All of the trails combined are about three miles. The website has a map with a designated accessible route that is about a mile long. The other trails are hilly but can be managed with assistance. 

The Seymour Conservatory was closed when we visited.

Parking is on the street and it's hard to find an open space. There's an accessible space in the driveway that loops by the entrance of the Conservatory. There's also a space at the opposite end of the loop where a short RV will fit. Park  47.26014, -122.4479

Mono Lake Trails

Two trails can be accessed from the small parking lot. One is very short and goes down to the shore where it can be extended by following the shoreline. The other, that goes to the shore too, is part hardpacked sand and part boardwalk. For a longer walk take the spur trail uphill to the Mono Basin Visitor Center. 

Both trails have views of the lake but neither is fully accessible. The short trail is blocked by large rocks.

The longer trail starts as hardpacked sand then becomes boardwalk, but the last section is grass and dirt. The trail to the visitor center is too steep to be accessible. 

The lot is large enough for RVs.  Trail   37.97689, -119.13383

Yosemite National Park - Tioga Road

 Unlike the Yosemite Valley, Tioga Road is mostly a drive through for anyone who is not physically fit. There are plenty of trails but the mountainous terrain means they aren't accessible. We drove from the west to the east and our first stop was at Tuolumne Grove Trail. The trail is an old road with some of the asphalt still in place. It's only a mile to a hollow tree trunk- dead now but the stump is still standing - that can be walked through. We walked/rolled a short distance before we decided that the downhill grade was too steep. 

Our next stop was a large overlook with interpretive signs and a view of Half Dome.

An accessible trail, actually a sidewalk along the road with great views of the lake, starts at the picnic area and Sunrise Trailhead parking lot. This is the only truly accessible trail that we found along Tioga Road. It's about a mile one way and ends at a scenic picnic area overlooking a beach on the lakeshore. The beach is not accessible.

The Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center hadn't opened for the season yet and we didn't try any of the trails. Some of the trails may be accessible with assistance but none are paved.

The roads west and east of Tioga Road are winding without guardrails in places. Use cation on the grades, both when descending and climbing, to avoid overheating your brakes or engine. Most of the parking lots have spaces where RVs will fit.    Yosemite National Park- Tioga Pass     37.800010, -119.875300

Lost Lake Recreation Area

We spent five days at Lost Lake Campground while were waiting for Tioga Road to open so that we could go over the mountains to Mammoth Lakes, California. The campground is pretty with large trees and access to the San Joaquin River. The picnic area is a popular local spot, but the campground doesn't get busy even on the weekends, most likely because the campsites are not reservable. Anyone over 62 is eligible for a substantial discount. There isn't a fee box and the camp host works during the day. She pounded on our door at 6:00 in the morning so try to catch her when she comes home in the afternoon. One of the regulars told us that he puts his payment in an envelope and throws it in her yard which is fenced to keep the free roaming dog contained. It's all a bit strange but we enjoyed staying there. 

The campsites are roomy but there's little privacy because of the lack of vegetation. Most of the sites are usable for wheelchairs. The sites designated as accessible have large parking pads with concrete under the table, the fire ring and the water faucet. 

We spent a few hours every day exploring the park. The road through the picnic area makes a nice walking trail.

A sandy trail at the south end of the park makes a loop through boulders with grinding holes made by the Native Americans. The trail is not accessible due to the loose sand.

A paved trail at the north end of the park leads to the San Joaquin Fish Hatchery. The Salmon Conservation and Research Facility is not open to the public but trout hatchery building and the outdoor trout tanks are all open to the public. Fish food is supplied for visitors to feed the trout in the outdoor tanks.  

A short trail for kids with facts about trout and play equipment branches off the main trail. Native California plants line the trail near the hatchery. 

The trout hatchery building is accessible, but the tanks are too high to see into from a seated position. The outdoor tanks are easy to see into and feed the fish. The kid's trail is accessible.  Park   36.98276, -119.72553