coast trip - walking
 

We will be driving part way down the oregon coast in sept. Plan to stop a lot along the way. (already have our reservations). wondering how much of a walk the various overlooks, state parks, etc. involve in order to get a view, flavor, etc.?

One of us has walking issues, steps, heights not a problem. It is long distances and standing. Would bring a wheelchair but not sure that is very practical as I get the feeling the trails are not very wheelchair accessible.

any input would be helpful

Joanel, a folding chair will help with the standing issue. There are different types, including "seat cane" just search the internet.

As for walking, this should not be in issue if you allow that person to move with his own speed, see a little, then sit down and wait for the rest of your group.

What kind of a car are you driving? Frequent stops require frequent gettings in/out, this is a problem for some people, depends if or which joints are affected.

There is plenty of the Oregon Coast that can be enjoyed by those with limited mobility, and there are sufficient sites that are wheelchair accessible. Fret not. Enjoy.

happytrailstoyou

like where? what sites are wheelchair accessible?

I can't name all of them because, right now, this isn't something we have to think about.

However, all parking lots for parks and views have handicapped parking and pavement or sidewalks along which wheelchairs can be travel for views.

In some instances, those confined to wheelchairs don't have access to the all views because paths, though paved, are too steep for wheelchairs. The path to the far point at Ecola State Park, is an example.

On the other hand, as I recall, Heceta Head Lighthouse, has good paths for wheelchairs to all view points.

In the mid-1980s I traveled the Oregon Coast with a relative who had extreme difficulty walking. She enjoyed herself as much as the rest of us did. She saw many wonderful views even though she couldn't walk to every view.

The Yaquina Head lighthouse in Newport has a wheel chair accessible visitors center and also tidepools that were designed for wheel chairs.

In looking for the url, I found this website on accessible trails in Lincoln Co. OR. This should be a good start.

http://www.accessibletrails.com/Oreg...st/lincoln.htm

Newport also has the OR Coast Aquarium, that has to be accessible.

Where on the coast are you going? We can search for more good info for you.

Ohmygosh. I hit on the home page for that website and it's full of info for the whole coast.

http://www.accessibletrails.com/default.htm

Enjoy and have a wonderful, wonderful trip!

thanks very much for the link.

Great link!

I think most folks would love those easy walks.