![]() Bass Lake Loop, Moses Cone Park, Blowing Rock, NC, Milepost 294.6 exit to US 221 and Bass Lake parking area near Blowing Rock.Accessible ramp leads down from Manor House parking area to accessible gravel carriage roads for visiting the manor and nearby vistas. Cone Memorial Park, Blowing Rock, NC, Milepost 294. High Piney Spur, near Cumberland Knob, NC, Milepost 218.6.Mountain Industry Trail at Mabry Mill, Virginia, Milepost 176.2.Abbott Lake Trail, Peaks of Otter, Virginia, Milepost 85.6, is the only paved ADA-compliant trail on the Parkway, but there are others that are more easily accessible for those with mobility challenges.Otter Lake Loop Trail, Virginia, Milepost 63.1 (handicapped-accessible observation deck on the lakeshore).Mountain Farm Trail, Humpback Rocks, Virginia, Milepost 5.8.You will also find most regional visitor centers in the communities surrounding the Parkway are ADA-accessible. Most Parkway facilities such as Visitor Centers and Picnic Areas are Wheelchair Accessible. If balance is unstable for anyone in your party, it is better to stand back and enjoy the view, hold the hand of your young or elderly companions – or even remain in your vehicle to comfortably look out into the peaks and valleys below.Įxtreme caution is always recommended near waterfalls and streams, where rocks are slippery and waters fast moving. Links to some of the ADA Accessible Trails & Attractions located along the Parkway are located below.Ĭaution is recommended near the sidewalks and short walls along overlooks for the elderly and children, as these often create a boundary for very steep drop-offs. Scenic Overlooks along the Parkway roadway are paved, with beautiful views easily accessible to all visitors. The uninterrupted natural setting and tranquility of a drive on the Parkway is a popular pastime for many. While the Parkway offers no shortage of challenging hikes and rocky outcroppings to explore, it also has something for all ages, developmental ranges, and mobility levels. ![]() Planning a Parkway Trip for Disabled and Differently-Abled Visitors
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