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Maine
Acadia National Park- Eastern Maine
This is a gorgeous, scenic park in Eastern Maine. Unfortunately, I haven't visited this park in several years so I've attempted to make this information as current as possible by using information provided on the national park service website. I suggest you check out their website; the link is below.
Jordan Pond Hike*
The Jordan Pond Hike is really spectacular and one of my favorite hikes! It shadows the shoreline of the beautiful pond. I believe most of it is wheelchair accessible with boardwalks and a compacted gravel trail.
parking- disabled parking is in the north lower lot of the Jordan Pond area
Jordan Pond House restaurant- Serves lobster bisque! The restaurant, as well as the restrooms are accessible. This is the only restaurant in the park so it can be busy, and it's only open seasonally.
Carriage Roads
Fourty-five miles of carriage roads weave throughout the park providing views of the seventeen stone bridge, sixteen of which were paid for by John D. Rockefeller , Jr. Some of the roads are good for hiking. Also, I recommend taking a horse-drawn carriage ride. There is an accessible carriage- call ahead to reserve it. Wildwood Stables 207-276-3622
The National Park Service lists the following two carriage roads as the easiest for hiking:
1. Eagle Lake- parking area with accessible restrooms on Route 233; can hike either north or south from here
2. Bubble Pond- parking area off Park Loop Road has accessible restrooms; follow trail north to end of Bubble Pond, then can access carriage roads from there
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