The Rails-to-Trails Accessibility Guide offers practical advice on designing accessible trails, covering surface materials, gradients, and width. It also addresses amenities like signage and rest areas to ensure trails are inclusive and usable for people with disabilities.
Accessibility
USFS Technical Requirements for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
The USDA Forest Service guide offers essential technical requirements for designing accessible outdoor recreation areas and trails. It includes detailed specifications for trail surfaces, slopes, widths, and other elements to ensure facilities are inclusive and usable by people with disabilities.
Kootenay Adaptive Mountain Biking Trail Standards
's "Adaptive Mountain Biking Trail Standards" provides guidelines for designing and building trails suitable for
The Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association’s guidelines ensure trails are accessible and enjoyable for adaptive mountain biking. Covering aspects like trail width, gradient, surface, and technical features, these standards create inclusive trails that enhance the riding experience for all.
Accessibility Standards for Federal Outdoor Developed Areas
This U.S. Access Board guide provides comprehensive guidelines for making outdoor environments accessible, covering trails, parking, signage, bathrooms, picnic tables, and other amenities. These standards ensure all elements of outdoor recreation areas are inclusive for people with disabilities.