Accessible Features at California State Parks | Sue-meg SP | Definitions and Terms | Activity Descriptions


Overview

Sue-meg State Park is a 640 acre park in the heart of California's coast redwood country. Forests of spruce, hemlock, pine, fir and red alder stretch over an ocean headland with wildflower-filled meadows. The park includes camping, hiking, and a visitor center. It is off Highway 101 about 25 miles north of Eureka. Phone (707) 677-3570 for more information.

Camping

Agate Campground: Three designated accessible campsites are available (#91, #92, and #94).

All four cabins in the Agate Campground are wheelchair accessible; however, the restroom building across the road from the cabins is not. The nearest wheelchair accessible restroom building is located adjacent to campsite #91 (approximately 200-300 yards from the cabins via the campground road). There is also a wheelchair accessible portable toilet available near the cabins.

Abalone Campground: Three designated accessible campsites are available (#65, #68, and #69).

Each campsite includes a firm tent surface, accessible table, fire circle, and spigot. Accessible restrooms with showers are nearby.

Trails

The Ceremonial Rock/Sumeg Village Trail is a 0.75 mile accessible trail connecting the park visitor center to the Rim/Campfire Center Trail near Wedding Rock parking lot. On this accessible trail, visitors will experience hiking through a spruce forest. Along the forest hike, visitors will pass near to the Native Plant Garden, Sumeg Village, and Ceremonial Rock. The surface is compacted aggregate. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 9%. Accessible parking and restrooms are located near the visitor center.

The Rim/Campfire Center Trail is a 0.89 mile accessible trail connecting the Wedding Rock parking lot to the Campfire Center parking lot. The experience for the visitors is a hike along the coastal bluff with multiple views of the ocean along the trail and at overlook areas. The surface is compacted aggregate. The decking on the bridges is rough and undulating to provide more traction in slippery conditions. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent between 5% to 8%. Accessible parking is located in the Wedding Rock parking lot and the Campfire Center parking lot.

The Patrick’s Point Overlook Trail is an ‘out-and-back’ accessible trail that is 0.07 miles each way from the Rim/Campfire Center Trail near Wedding Rock parking lot out onto the top of a rock coastal bluff with full 180-degree view of the ocean. The surface is compacted aggregate. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with one section for 49 feet at 7%.

Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface
Ceremonial Rock/Sumeg Village Trail 3% Average 2.2% Average 5 FT Average Aggregate
9% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum
Rim/Campfire Center Trail 2.1% Average 3% Average 5 FT Average Aggregate & Wood
8% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum
Patrick’s Point Overlook Trail 3% Average 1.9% Average 5 FT Average Aggregate
7% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum


Beach/Shore Access

A beach wheelchair is available for check-out at the Sue-meg State Park kiosk for use at nearby parks with wheelchair accessible beaches. Call (707) 677-3570 for more information.

Exhibits/Programs

Accessible parking is located adjacent to the visitor center. A built-up curb ramp is usable. Stairs lack handrails, and there are minor problems with entry door height and threshold. The interior of the visitor center is generally accessible. Assistance is provided in the sales area. Two unisex restrooms in a nearby separate building are usable.


To request an update to this page, please contact the Accessibility Division at access@parks.ca.gov or (916) 445-8949.