Accessible Features at Hendy Woods SP

Accessible Features at California State Parks | Hendy Woods SP | Definitions and Terms | Activity Descriptions

Overview

Located in the middle of the Anderson Valley wine district, Hendy Woods State Park is warmer and less foggy than redwood parks along the coast. The park is located on one of the scenic by-ways, the Greenwood Road, or State Highway 128, just southeast of its junction of with Highway 101. Phone (707) 895-3537 or (707) 937-5804 for more information.

Camping

Azalea Campground: Four campsites in this campground loop are generally accessible (#5, #37, #40 and #41). Each site includes a paved area for the picnic table, food locker, and fire ring; tent space may be limited. Sites #37, #40, and #41 also include electricity. Combination restroom/shower building across from site #3 is generally accessible and includes accessible parking.

Wildcat Campground: In this campground loop, campsite #92 is accessible and includes a level tent pad, picnic table, food locker, and fire ring. Restrooms with showers across from site #48/#49 are usable; however, users may encounter barriers including but not limited to: noncompliant cross slope/running slope within the route to this facility, tight toilet stall maneuvering space, grab bars at inconsistent heights, toilet seats that are too low, toilet/sink controls that require more than 5 pounds of force to operate, heavy shower compartment doors, lack of folding seat in shower compartments, and shower controls that require grasping/twisting.

Puma, a one room cabin in this campground loop, is generally accessible. It is ramped, though some assistance may be needed at door threshold. The cabin contains two bunks, a small table and two chairs, and is heated by a wood stove. Wood is for sale at the park. Water is available nearby. Assistance may be required at cabin’s gravel parking space and at unpaved picnic area. Visit Access Northern California for detailed cabin accessibility information and photos.

Trails

The All Access Trail is an ‘out-and-back accessible trail that is 0.28 miles each way. The trail begins the redwood hiking experience at the day use parking area, which is found at the end of the main park road. The surface is compacted soil. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with one section for 24 feet at 6% slope. Be sure to pick up the Discovery Trail Self-Guided Walk brochure to enhance your experience. At about 800-feet the Discovery Loop Trail will intersect this trail. Accessible parking, picnic area, and restrooms are located at the trailhead.

The Discovery Loop Trail is a 0.43 mile accessible loop trail. The trail takes visitors deeper into Big Hendy Grove traversing over natural surface trail, bridges, and boardwalks. Visitors will experience some of the finest old growth Coast Redwood forest in Northern California. This trail loops back to the All Access Trail and the day use area. The surface is compacted soil and wood. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 8%.

The Upper Loop Trail is a 0.67 mile accessible loop trail. Visitors interested in a longer hike can take the Upper Loop Trail even further into Big Hendy Grove. This trail loops back to the Discovery Loop Trail. The surface is compacted soil. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with one section for 26 feet at 7% slope.

Trail Name	Running Slope	Cross Slope	Trail Width	Trail Surface
All Access Trail	2% Average	3% Average	5 FT Average	Soil
	6% Maximum	3% Maximum	5 FT Minimum
Discovery Loop Trail	1% Average	3% Average	5 FT Average	Soil & Wood
	7% Maximum	3% Maximum	5 FT Minimum
Upper Loop Trail	1% Average	3% Average	5 FT Average	Soil & Wood
	7% Maximum	3% Maximum	5 FT Minimum

Exhibits/Programs

In the Wildcat Campground, route to the campfire center and seating in the campfire center are accessible.

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