This section contains information about existing inequities and barriers associated with trails, trail use, trail planning and implementation. Additionally, it includes suggestions and guidelines that can be put into practice to reduce obstacles associated with trail attributes. Links also include real-life examples of projects undertaken by trail groups.
Themes
» Best practices to remove barriers on trails
» Ideas and standards on accessible trails
Websites
- All Persons Trails Guidelines (Trans Canada Trail)
- Creating More Inclusive Trails (Trans Canada Trail)
- Equitable Practices in Trail Planning (Rails to Trails Conservancy)
- Accessibility Hub (American Trails)
- Trails for All (North Shore Mountain Bike Association)
- Accessible Trails Manual and Information (Mass Audubon)
- How Parks Can Help Address Social Exclusion (Park People)
- Accessible Recreational Trails in Ontario (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act)
- Adaptive Mountain Bike Trail Standards (Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association)
- Autism Nature Trail (Letchworth State Park)
- Accessible Trails (Parks Canada)
Videos
- International Trails Symposium: Charles Thomas (American Trails)
- Windows to the Wild: All Persons Trail (PBS and the Nature Conservancy)
- Connecting Angelenos to Nature (Nature for All)
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