Hiking & outdoor recreationLength2,5 km
The demanding Accessible Juutua Trail offers nature lovers an opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of an old-growth pine forest and the tumbles of the Jäniskoski Rapids, which will make an impression both in the summer and in the winter. You can admire the Jäniskoski Rapids from a suspension bridge across the river. There is an accessible campsite with a lean-to shelter on the northern shore of the river. The accessible trail is part of the Juutua Circle Trail. The trail is approximately 3 metres wide and lit with sparse lights. The purpose of the lights is to highlight some natural details, but they do not prevent the observation of natural light phenomena. The trail is otherwise easy, but steep slopes make it accessible but demanding. Different trail sections may be combined to create a package that best suits you.
Demanding accessible nature trailAn assistant and a device intended for or facilitating movement in nature may be needed for moving along the route.
Multi-purpose trailYou can hike, bike or run along the trail and bring a wheelchair or a children’s pram on the trail. Please note other trail users (moving at different speeds)
Campfire siteAlways check for any wildfire warnings in effect before making a fire.
No water pointThe water of the Juutuanjoki River is usually drinkable, but its water quality has not been studied.
Dry toiletAccessible dry toilet. Remember to bring toilet paper.
Remember to bring a trash bagThere are no waste bins on the trail. Bring along your own trash bag and take your waste out with you when leaving.
Contact information
Starting pointJäniskoski pysäköintialue
The starting points of the demanding Accessible Juutua Trail are at the Kittiläntie and Kortelammentie parking areas. From both starting points, the trail reaches the suspension bridge over the Juutuanjoki River at the Jäniskoski Rapids and the accessible lean-to shelter. Either way, you will return along the same route from the Jäniskoski Rapids. Alternatively, you can take the trail from one parking area to the other, covering a distance of approximately 1.3 kilometres.
The total distance between the parking areas is 2.5 kilometres.
Parking area – circle trail junction: When starting from the parking area, the trail descends towards the Juutuanjoki River for the first 200 metres. The mainly downhill trail also has a couple of 10–15 metres long uphill slopes with a longitudinal slope of 7-11 %. The steepest slope on this section of the trail is 18 % on a hill that, where the trail first turns to the left and then to the right. The total length of the hill is approximately 50 metres, of which the steepest section covers ten metres. This is the steepest point on the entire trail. The lateral slope on the route section is 2-3,5 %. On the last 50 metres before the junction, the downhill section becomes almost level. The trail is considerably higher than the surrounding terrain in places, and the height difference may be as high as 80 cm.
Circle trail junction – the Jäniskoski bridge At the junction, turn left towards the Jäniskoski Rapids. The next 200 metres to the Jäniskoski bridge are almost level, but the trail is sometimes 70 cm higher than the surrounding terrain. Halfway through the section, you will cross two wooden bridges with railings over flood ditches. The first bridge is the same width as the trail, but the second one is narrower (110 cm), and you can also pass it on the ground.
The Jäniskoski bridge – the Jäniskoski campsite A suspension bridge with a width of 120 cm crosses the Jäniskoski Rapids to the campsite on the northern shore of the Juutuanjoki River. There are dog-friendly planks on the other side of the bridge. The bridge is 50 metres in length. From the bridge, you will travel uphill on longitudinal slope of 14 % for 15 metres on the northern shore of the river. The marginal areas of the campsite have a lateral slope of 9 % in places. The campsite area and the trail are in places 70 cm higher than the rest of the terrain. The lean-to shelter at the campsite has an electrical plug for charging mobility aids.
The Jäniskoski campsite – the Kittiläntie parking area or the Kortelammentie parking area: From the Jäniskoski campsite, you can either return to the parking area by the Kittiläntie Road the same way you came or continue your journey to the Kortelampi parking area. The distance between the Kittiläntie Road and the Jäniskoski Rapids is 500 metres in each direction. The distance from the Jäniskoski Rapids to the Kortelammentie Road is 900 metres in each direction.
The Jäniskoski campsite – trail junction to the Kortelammentie Road and Inari From the Jäniskoski Rapids, the trail continues fairly level until a reindeer fence between reindeer herding cooperatives. This section has a longitudinal slope of 9 % spanning approximately 5 metres. Please close the gate behind you when passing through. On the next 200 metres towards Inari, the trail is higher than the surrounding terrain. The height difference between the trail and the surrounding terrain may be 50 cm in places.
Trail junction to the Kortelammentie Road and Inari – the Kortelammentie parking area After the junction, the trail rolls gently for 500 metres until it reaches the Kortelampi parking area. The longitudinal slope varies between 9 % and 14 % on a few hillocks. The lateral slope is 2-3,5 %. The trail is in places 50 cm higher than the surrounding terrain on this section as well. You will cross a wooden bridge with railings that is as wide as the trail before reaching the Kortelammentie parking area.
End pointInari retkeilyalue Kortejärvi p-alue