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Sunday, September 26, 2010

Miette Hot Springs and Accessibility get a thumbs up!



Today we came upon the best inspiration for this post. Miette Hot Springs in Jasper National Park boasts the beginning of 2 wheelchair accessible trails. They are posted below..

This is the Upper Trail



This is the lower trail



We were able to go about 10 minutes on the upper trail that leads to Sulphur ridge and then becomes quite rocky. On the Lower Trail which takes you to  the old Hot Springs location and along a very nice river we were able to travel 40 minutes one way with the power chair before tha trail became a true hiking trail. It was AWESOME!
My son absolutely loved the smooth lower trail and the access to all the beauty that everyone else can enjoy in the Rockies. Even the hotsprings themselves are accessible.
It was a spectacular adventure. Jasper boasts many accessible trails which makes this area absolutely fantastic when travelling with a wheelchair. However the slopes can prove a bit difficult for any challenges that cause weakness so I would caution you to be sure to have a plan (or a chair) if you have trouble with slops.

Miette Hotsprings gets a thumbs

1 comment:

  1. I love Jasper.....and it's nice to see that they are proactive in making the area accessable to all.

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