2013 Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG)

7.4.10.2 Outdoor Recreation Access Routes (ORARs).

At least one outdoor recreation access route complying with FSORAG section 2.0 shall connect the following places at trailheads:

• Accessible parking spaces or other arrival point;

• Starting point of the trail; and

• Accessible outdoor constructed features, elements, spaces, and facilities within the trailhead.

Exception 1. In alterations to existing trailheads, where a condition for exception prohibits compliance with a technical provision, the ORAR shall comply with FSORAG 2.0 to maximum extent practicable.

Exception 2. Where elements, spaces, or outdoor constructed features are altered at trailheads but the circulation path is not altered, an outdoor recreation access route shall not be required.