2.4 Slope.
The running slope (grade) and cross slope of ORARs shall comply with section 2.4.
Figure 2—The basic slope requirements for outdoor recreation access routes and beach access routes.
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Exception: Where an ORAR is permitted to be provided within a vehicular way, the integrated ORAR shall not be required to comply with 2.4.
2.4.1 Running Slope (Grade).
The running slope (grade) of ORARs shall comply with all applicable provisions of this section.
| Running Slope (Grade) of Segment of Outdoor Recreation Access Route | Maximum Length of Segment Between Resting Intervals | |
| Steeper than | But not Steeper than | |
| 1:20 (5 percent) | 1:12 (8.33 percent) | 50 feet (15 m) |
| 1:12 (8.33 percent) | 1:10 (10 percent) | 30 feet (9 m) |
2.4.1.1.
The running slope (grade) of an ORAR shall be 1:20 (5 percent) or less for any distance.
2.4.1.2.
A grade of up to 1:12 (8.33 percent) is permitted for up to 50 feet (15 m) of an ORAR. Resting intervals complying with section 2.3 shall be provided at distances of no more than 50 feet (15 m) apart.
2.4.1.3.
A grade of up to 1:10 (10 percent) is permitted for up to 30 feet (9 m) of an ORAR. Resting intervals complying with section 2.3 shall be provided at distances of no more than 30 feet (9 m) apart.
2.4.2 Cross Slope.
The cross slope of an ORAR shall be no more than 1:33 (3 percent). Where the surface is paved or is elevated above the natural ground, the cross slope shall not be steeper than 1:48 (2 percent).
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