Virginia  many thanks to the people at http://www.hikingupward.com/ for the great information and especially for being so generous with their photos   Dutch Gap Conservation Area- Richmond - James River Tidal Lagoon Area - this is a 4.4 mile trail, most of it loop trail, around the lagoon - most of the path is "well packed and hard" - *I strongly urge wheelchair hikers to bring a friend.  There are two short (30 to 75 yards) areas of incline which may require assistance.  See bottom two photos below to view these areas. - "a great hike for families with young children due to lack of elevation change" -  enjoy lots of birds, deer and other wildlife - for really specific directions and a great printable trail map go to  http://www.hikingupward.com/OVH/DutchGap/

_____________________________ Belle Isle- Richmond - "family friendly, wheelchair accessible hike in the middle of the James River" -  a hanging pedestrian bridge takes you over the river to Belle Isle where there is a loop trail - "other than the ramps, the path around Belle Isle is pretty packed and flat" - "the ramp leading up to the pedestrian bridge and down onto the Isle might be a bit of a challenge"  The ramps do include switchbacks to ease the hike. *see bottom right photo for view of switchback.  - watch for lots of wildlife and signage including Civil War historical info - for very specific trail directions from the parking lot and a great trail map, please go to http://www.hikingupward.com/OVH/BelleIsle/

Great wheelchair accessible hikes located in Virginia continues on Virginia Page 2.  See link below or on upper left.