Handicapped accessible hiking trails offer great opportunities for everyone. Check out these beautiful locations.

Boardman Lake Trail,Traverse City- A gorgeous 2-mile lakeside trail offers wheelchair-able pathway. East shore south end of the lake. Park at Hall Park.

www.traversetrails.org/boardman-lake-trail.shtml

Ransom Lake Preserve, Lake Ann -Smooth path along a beautiful Northern Michigan stream. End up at a wheelchair accessible lakeside deck, and try a little fishing. Park off of Lake Ann Road. About 20 minutes from Traverse City.

Perception Pathway,Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire-

Braille interpretive signs and cable guides help the visually impaired enjoy one of the North's premier nature areas.Approx. 15 miles from Traverse City.

www.grassriver.org

Need a place to stay with wheelchair access? Try out these terrific properties.

Woodhaven on Long Lake sleeps up to 10

http://www.visitupnorth.com/traverse-city.shtml#woodhaven

 

Bayside in Northport sleeps up to 8

http://www.visitupnorth.com/northport.shtml#bayside