Mark Hehir

In 1996, my Muscular Dystrophy progressed to the point where I needed a ventilator to help me breathe. As in nature, one learns to adapt to their environment and, for me, that meant adapting to the world around me with physical limitations and from a wheelchair. Seeing that there was little information on accessible hiking trails, I began making videos of each trail I visited so I could share with others in wheelchairs. I'm a published writer, composer, videographer, and amateur nature photographer. Life is what you make it. Please visit my blog for more information on accessible trails in the SF Bay Area.

Martin Murphy Trail: Santa Clara County, California

The Martin Murphy Trail near Santa Cruz in Central California county of Santa Clara is a unique loop trail with…

2 years ago

Santa Clara County, California: Coyote Creek Parkway

The name Coyote Creek Parkway is managed by the Santa Clara County in Central California near Santa Cruz. Coyote Creek…

3 weeks ago

How to Rate Hiking Trails for Accessibility

Taking on any hiking trail with a 5% slope and higher depends a lot on how well your wheelchair is…

3 years ago

ABA Law Overview: Outdoor Recreation Access

The USA ABA, Architectural Barriers Act, was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 and focuses on the…

2 years ago

Sydney, Australia Accessible Transportation Options

The beautiful state capital of Sydney, Australia offers something for every kind of tourist, whether it be for a thrill…

2 months ago

Top 5 Accessible Trails in the San Francisco Bay

Besides being very diverse and multicultural, the San Francisco Bay Area is also very wheelchair accessible, including a number of…

5 years ago

ABA Law: Beach Access and Paths

Beach access routes allow pedestrians to cross a beach so that they can play, swim, or participate in other beach-…

2 years ago

ABA Law: Overlooks and Viewing Areas

Definition [F106.5] A viewing area is an outdoor space developed for viewing a landscape, wildlife, or other points of interest.…

2 years ago

ABA Law: Picnic Areas

Definition [F106.5] A picnic facility is a site, or a portion of a site, that is developed for outdoor recreational…

2 years ago

ABA Law: Fishing Piers and Recreational Pathways

ADAAG requires that at least one accessible route connect accessible buildings, facilities, elements and spaces on the site. Accessible fishing…

2 years ago

ABA Law: Outdoor Constructed Features

Definition [F106.5] Outdoor constructed features are picnic tables, fire rings, grills, fireplaces, wood stoves, trash and recycling receptacles, water hydrants,…

2 years ago

ABA Law: Trailheads and Trail Facilities

Definition [F106.5]  A trailhead is defined as an outdoor space that is designated by an entity responsible for administering or…

2 years ago

ABA Law: Trail Slope Rules

Running Slope [1017.7.1]  Running slope, also referred to as grade, is the lengthwise slope of a trail, parallel to the…

2 years ago

ABA Law: Trail Makeup Rules

Surface [1017.2]  The surfaces of trails, passing spaces, and resting intervals must be firm and stable. A stable trail surface…

2 years ago

ABA Law: Updating and New Trail Rules

Definition [F106.5] A trail is defined as a pedestrian route developed primarily for outdoor recreational purposes. Pedestrian routes that are…

2 years ago

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