Best wheelchair-friendly trails in Scottsdale
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Explore the most popular wheelchair-friendly trails near Scottsdale with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
1
(1409)
•Easy
•3.0 mi
•Est. 1h 9m
This is a paved loop around the neighborhood. There are multiple neighborhood access points.
Accessibility:
Equipment
Visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or strollers may need all-terrain tires or adaptive/motorized equipment for the surface type and grade.
Parking
There are 2 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of North 113th Place at the east end of the trail. Both of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles.
Surface
The trail...
2
(998)
•Easy
•12.9 mi
•Est. 3h 46m
The Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt is a popular multi-use path that provides a lush, traffic-free pedestrian path through downtown Scottsdale and Tempe. This route begins at E. Shea Boulevard and ends at Tempe Town Lake's boat launch.
Accessibility: This trail is likely accessible for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or strollers. There are at least 4 designated van-accessible parking spaces with striped access aisles in the Courtyard Shops parking lot on E. Shea and at least 4...
3
(453)
•Easy
•0.9 mi
•Est. 15m
This is a pretty paved path around a lake in a community park. This park also features exercise stations, a playground, a basketball court, and covered picnic tables.
Accessibility: This trail is likely accessible for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or strollers.
Accessible Parking:
Number of designated accessible spaces: 1 at the trailhead;
Number of van-accessible spaces with access aisles: 1;
Parking lot surface: paved.
Trail Details:
Trail surface: paved concrete,...
4
(277)
•Easy
•1.3 mi
•Est. 23m
This is a great park with numerous trails that connect and lengthen your trip, whether you go towards Tempe Town Lake or Scottsdale. The trail can get busy, so it's best to go in the mornings.
Accessibility: This trail is likely accessible for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or strollers.
Accessible Parking:
Number of designated accessible spaces: 4 at the trailhead;
Number of van-accessible spaces with access aisles: 2;
Parking lot surface: paved.
Trail Details:
Trail...
5
(140)
•Easy
•0.6 mi
•Est. 13m
Beautiful rock formations and Saguaro cacti along this short loop designated for hikers only- no bikes or horses allowed along this trail.
Accessibility: There are 9 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of North Alma School Parkway at the west end of the trail. All of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is gravel. It is typically at least 6 feet wide.
The majority of the trail is estimated to be in the mostly gentle (5% or less) grade...
6
(54)
•Easy
•1.1 mi
•Est. 24m
This is private property belonging to The Boulders Resort. Access to this trail is limited to guests staying at the resort. For more information, please visit https://www.theboulders.com/outdoor-adventures/
This paved path travels around the south course at The Boulders Resort, and is a great way to wind down after a long day of adventuring in the Scottsdale area.
Accessibility:
Equipment
This trail is likely accessible for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or strollers. ...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wheelchair-friendly trail in Scottsdale?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wheelchair-friendly trail in Scottsdale is Indian Bend Wash and Camelback Greenbelt from E. Shea Blvd. This trail is estimated to be 12.9 mi long.
Which wheelchair friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale: With an ascent of 275 ft, Javelina Trail has the most elevation gain of all of the wheelchair friendly trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wheelchair-friendly trails is The Boulders Resort Nature Path [PRIVATE PROPERTY] with 88 ft of elevation gain.