San Francisco Area Muir Woods National Monument-north of San Francisco recommended  by Maggie who hiked this with a stroller! special thank you to Joseph, Park Ranger at Muir Woods National Monument for the trail details and spectacular photo directions: this park is 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge; take Highway 101 north to Highway 1; exit at Stinson Beach; follow signs

Main Trail Loop from Muir Woods Visitor Center to Cathedral Grove - "The mail trail at Muir Woods, which includes the Cathedral Grove, provides accessible redwood forest viewing along 1 mile/1.6km of the east side and 1/2 mile/1km of the west side." - "The east side does have some minor inclines and rough patches." - "The monument also offers dedicated parking for wheelchair users, accessible restrooms, concession and deck." - "some of the most gorgeous views around," writes Maggie - for further info, visit www.visitmuirwoods.com - note: Rodeo and Stinson beaches, which are in the area, have beach wheelchairs available for use