Botanical Garden nature trails now more accessible
March 10, 2021
Improvements that provide easier access have been in the works for a decade
The roughly half dozen miles of nature trails at the UGA State Botanical Garden of Georgia are frequented by hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Now they are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs, pushing strollers or those who have trouble navigating natural terrain.
More than a decade in the works, the garden’s multi-year project focused on creating easier access to sections of the trail that run alongside the Middle Oconee River, specifically the White and Orange Trails. This included renovating and widening sections of the trail, building a new accessible boardwalk, and installing adjacent ADA accessible parking spots.