FOREST EXPLORATION CENTER

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Achieveable and Meaningful Recreation


Providing the Information You Need
​to Prepare for Your Visit
Trail access data and site specifics for people of all abilities 

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​Due to prior lack of a firm and stable trail surface or
​any accessible entrance to and within the property, countless members of the community have never experienced the solitude and beauty of this 60-acre hardwood forest. 
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The former inaccessible and eroding social footpaths have been improved with the creation of a sustainable, self-guided nature trail experience of natural, crushed granite material that meets ADA accessibility guidelines.

The trail is designed and built specifically for wheelchair, foot traffic and strollers only and offers a one-mile loop of exploration and discovery under the canopy of the shaded woodland.

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In the future, Audio Description will be made available for  educational signage, area landscapes and trail experiences.

PHoto tour of the trail and grounds​

Trail access data

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Firm and stable crushed stone surface

Passing and resting space every 1/4 mile

No Benches onsite at this time... but soon!
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Need more information?

Let us know what more we can do to help plan your visit.
We believe in providing detailed information on trail access for those with disabilities.
​We understand that just knowing what to expect at the trailhead can help you better prepare.
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The Forest Exploration Center 
​Physical Address: 
1800 Forest Exploration Drive | 
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
  53226
Mailing Address: PO Box 13154   |
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213
 
info(at)forestexplorationcenter.org 
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • News
  • The Forest
    • The Trail
    • Plants & Animals >
      • Wildflower ID Videos
    • Projects
    • Reforestation
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Directions
    • What to Know
    • Accessibility
    • Things To Do
  • Events
  • Get Involved
    • Stewardship
    • Crew Projects
    • Steward Resources
  • Donate