Accessible Trails and Universal Access

Author: American Trails; Gary Briere

Last Reviewed by MLTC: 06/04/2026.

Guidance on accessible trail planning, visitor information, and access requirements for people with mobility disabilities. They include current accessibility resources from American Trails and a presentation on Department of Justice rules for wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices on public trails.

Resources:

  1. Trail Accessibility Hub (American Trails; January 2025)
    Resource hub for planning, building, and maintaining accessible trails.
    Website: Trail Accessibility Hub 
  2. Public Trails and New Rules for Access (Gary Briere; September 9, 2011)
    Presentation on DOJ rules for wheelchairs, other power-driven mobility devices, and trail access assessments.
    Resource: opdmd_overview_sept092011_comp.pdf