When a condition for an exception exists, such as where an outdoor recreation access route must be routed between two large boulders that can't be removed, then the clear tread width may...
Search Results "ORAR: Outdoor Recreation Access Route"
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Clear Tread Width and Passing Spaces for Outdoor Recreation Access Routes
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Tread Obstacles on Outdoor Recreation Access Routes
Where tread obstacles exist along an outdoor recreation access route, they must not be more than 1 inch (25 millimeters) high....
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Openings in Outdoor Recreation Access Route Surfaces
Openings are gaps in the surface of an outdoor recreation access route. Gaps include spaces between the planks on a boardwalk or in a drainage grate....
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Protruding Objects and Outdoor Recreation Access Routes
Objects that extend into the travel way of an outdoor recreation access route from the side or from overhead can be hazardous to people who are paying more attention to their companions...
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Gates and Barriers
If gates or barriers are constructed to control access to outdoor recreation access routes, beach access routes, or trails, include openings wide enough to allow hiker passage (figures 47...
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Camping Units
To meet outdoor recreation access route requirements, a route must connect all the features within each camping unit....
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Picnic Units
are provided in a picnic area meet outdoor recreation access route standards....
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Viewing Areas
Viewing areas in recreation settings must be located along an outdoor recreation access route that connects to the other major features at the site, including the parking area....
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Fire Rings, Grills, Fireplaces, and Wood Stoves
An outdoor recreation access route must connect fire rings, grills, fireplaces or wood stoves that are provided in recreation sites to the other major constructed features at the recreation...
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Benches
Ensure that all benches provided along Forest Service trails or beach access routes or at Forest Service recreation sites (other than those inside a building or in an amphitheater) meet...
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Telescopes and Periscopes
Telescopes or periscopes for use from a seated position must be connected to the other major constructed features at the recreation area by an outdoor recreation access route and meet the...
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Utilities at Recreation Sites
In general, connect electricity hookups, drinking water faucets, outdoor rinsing showers, utility sinks, sewer hookups, and other utilities that are provided in recreation sites to the other...
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Water Hydrants
This clear space must be located with its long side adjoining (and may overlap) an outdoor recreation access route, trail, beach access route, or another clear ground space....
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Outdoor Rinsing Showers
In these cases, provide a low shower accessible to someone in a seated position and a high shower accessible to someone who is standing (figure 105)....
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Utility Sinks
Usually, utility sinks are provided only in highly developed recreation areas....
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Elevated Dune Crossings
An dune crossing that is elevated or has a slope that exceeds 1:20 (5 percent) that is part of a beach access route must have handrails and edge protection (figure 118)....
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Outdoor Recreation Access Routes (ORARs)
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Trails Are Not Outdoor Recreation Access Routes
An outdoor recreation access route is a continuous, unobstructed path designated for pedestrian use that connects pedestrian elements within a recreation site, such as a picnic area, camping...
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Surface [1016.2]
The surfaces of ORARs, passing spaces, and resting intervals must be firm and stable. Additional information on firm and stable surfaces is provided in the trails section of this...
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Clear Width [1016.3]
The clear width of ORARs must be a minimum of 36 inches. The 36-inch-minimum clear width must be maintained for the entire ORAR and may not be reduced by gates, barriers, or...
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Passing Spaces [1016.4]
When the intersection of two ORARs serves as a passing space, the vertical alignment of the routes at the intersection that form the T-shaped space must be nominally planar (i.e., as flat...
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Obstacles [1016.5]
When an ORAR is provided within a vehicular route, traffic-calming devices or speed bumps can be obstacles....
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Openings [1016.6]
Openings are gaps in the surface of an ORAR. Gaps, including spaces between the planks on a boardwalk or slots in a drainage grate, that are big enough for wheels, cane, or...
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Running Slope [1016.7.1]
Table 3—Maximum Running Slope and Segment Length Running Slope of Segment of Outdoor Recreation Access Route Maximum Length of Segment Steeper Than But Not...