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Trail Report: Lake Aldwell/Elwha Dam Overlook

Trail Report: Lake Aldwell/Elwha Dam Overlook is a two spoon, partially wheelchair accessible trail near Port Angeles.

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June 12, 2018 0

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When you know they were trying to "improve" a trail, but you actually wish they'd just left the terraced steps in. It looks like every person on this trail has slipped down this steep gravel incline, including me. And now the barrier is too low to be useful for a handhold. Not every trail improvement is a win. 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ [Image of a steep, loose gravel trail with fresh hewn wooden rail barrier on the left.] This is at the Beach 3 trail in Kalaloch. Hoh and Quinault lands. #DisabledHikers #AccessibleTrails #OlympicNationalPark #Kalaloch #TrailFails

Hey friends, just a reminder that this project runs entirely on my unpaid labor; I don't make any money doing this work. I am disabled, live alone, and have to support myself. I do my best to respond to all messages, comments, tags, and requests, and am working to further develop the website and other offerings, but things happen in their time. Thanks for understanding. Photo of a sunset over the sea, one of those moments that definitely helps sustain me. Land of the Quileute.

Living in this place continues to surprise and delight. It was cloudy and a bit chilly at home today, and my energy was feeling withdrawn and my pain levels were up, so I wasn't going to go out. But then I felt like I should go visit the Hoh - between closures and being away, it had been a few months since I was last there. 10 miles south of town, where the curve of mountain and coastline means a shift in winds, it was suddenly clear and sunny. The Hoh river valley was bathed in sunlight all the way back until the mountains rise again, holding moisture against their flanks. I went for a walk at a local trail, and then drove back to the NP, made a quick visit to the spawning creek, and then decided to leave the crowds behind (though they were fewer in number than I expected). The Hoh River Valley is such a peaceful place. I feel reinvigorated and reinspired every time I visit. Lands of the Chalat' (Hoh). #NationalTrailsDay #DisabledHikers #Hoh #HohRainforest #OlympicNationalPark #OlympicPeninsula #LoveWhereYouLive

I was moved to tears to see the trail improvements at the Big Cedar in Kalaloch. Not only is this grandmother cedar better protected from people who would vandalize and climb the tree, but the trail is now much more accessible. 🙌 The trail is now compact gravel in a 'p' loop. Its maybe 1/4 mile long and takes you through beautiful old growth forest with ancient western red cedar. It's one of the most accessible old growth trails in this part of the Peninsula. Parking is somewhat limited in a circular area at the end of a short gravel road. • There have been a lot of trail improvements in the Kalaloch area recently. Guides for the beaches are coming soon. Lands of the Quinault and Hoh. [Images: two images of a rough hewn natural wood barrier surrounding an old cedar tree. Two images of freshly laid gravel trail surrounded by old growth forest with big cedars and green undergrowth.] @olympic_nps @washingtontrails #DisabledHikers #AccessibleTrails #AccessibleOutdoors #Kalaloch #BigCedar #OlympicPeninsula #OldGrowth #RespectAndProtect

@highcountrynews has a great article about designing for access in the outdoors. It isn't only about paving pathways - redesigning gates, switchbacks, and tread can make a huge difference. The point about creating opportunities for valuable experiences for people regardless the number of people who might use it, is so important. You can find the article by searching "High Country News" and "Designing for access" or go to their social media. [Can someone write an image description for the post please] #DisabledHikers #DisabledAndOutdoors #AccessibleTrails #OutdoorsForAll #DiversifyOutdoors #AccessibleAdventures

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