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Birding Location Name
Website Trail Length 7. Type of trail park_fee park_fee_cost Review State Country
car_birding Is there a pull-off area for car birding? car_birding_comments
9. a) Is there nearby access to public transportation? public_transportation_comments 10. a) Is there walking or biking access from nearby residential areas? is_there_parking Is there a pull-off area for car birding? There are signed, regular-sized accessible parking spaces. (Parking space is a minimum of 96” (2.4m) wide, with no additional side space for a ramp.) There are van accessible parking spaces. (Parking space is 132” (3.3m) wide, with an additional 60” (1.5m) wide aisle/side space for a ramp.) parking_comments Curb cuts are present to move from parking lot to trail or sidewalk Parking is on an unmanageable slope Parking surface is paved Parking surface is gravel Parking surface has many potholes/bumps 1. c) Parking comments
3. a) Are there bathrooms? Bathroom access is only available when the visitor center is open Portable restrooms are available but are not wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible portable restrooms are available There are all gender bathrooms, rather than ‘male’ and ‘female’ choices Door frames are at least 32" (81cm) across The threshold is not on a slant or in the middle of a doorway The stall size is at minimum 60" x 60" (1.5m x 1.5m) Top of toilet seat is 17-19" (43-48cm) from the floor The sink is 34” (86cm) maximum above the floor to allow a seated person to reach the faucets and soap Bottom edge of mirror is no higher than 40” (1m) from the floor Hand dryers or towels are a maximum of 35” (89cm) above the floor 3. c) Bathroom comments
Concrete Asphalt Wooden boardwalk Well-packed crushed stone Hard-packed soil Loose dirt Loose crushed stone or gravel Thick grass Wood mulch/tanbark Sand Muddy sections Protruding roots and rocks Ruts and potholes 5. b) Trail surface comments
4. a) Are there any ramps? Handrails are present Ramps are at least 36” (91cm) wide Ramp slopes are perfect: for every 1 inch the ramp rises, it extends out 12 inches (no greater than 1:12 ratio, or no steeper than 8.33% gradient) Ramps are steeper than 1:12, but not so steep it feels like an effort to use Ramps are very steep Flat landings between slopes or when ramps change direction are at least 60”x60” (1.5m x 1.5m) 4. c) Ramp comments
Trail is at least 60” (1.5m) wide to allow two mobility devices to pass Trail is at least 36” (91cm) wide Trail is relatively narrow (it would be somewhat difficult to pass others if using a mobility device) There are no trail pull-outs (passing spaces) along the trail Trail pull-outs occur at least every 1/8 mile (200m) feet Trail pull-outs are present, but less frequently 6. b) Trail width and pull-outs comments
Trail is completely flat Trail slopes are no steeper than a ratio of 1:20 (5% gradient) Trail slopes are relatively flat, but steeper than 1:20 (5% gradient) Trail slopes are very steep 7. b) Trail slope comments
Are any steps present?
Steps comments
9. a) Are there any benches? Benches occur roughly every 1/8 mile (200m) feet Benches are present, but less frequently Benches have at least one armrest Benches are connected to the trail by a paved surface 9. c) Bench comments
10. a) Are gates, bollards, or large obstacles present? Space between bollards/large obstacles, or between bollard and the edge of the trail, is at least 36” Gates are at least 36” (91cm) wide Gates are narrower than 36” (91cm) wide Swing or ‘kissing’ gate is present: gate opens towards or away from you, and you must hold it open to pass Road closure gate is present (metal bar designed to prevent car access), with no alternative route around it Road closure gate is present, but a path at least 36” (91cm) wide around the side allows access 10. c) Gates, bollards, and obstacles comments
11. a) Are there railings or safety barriers (as on a boardwalk)? Small lip (approximately 1-2” or 2.5-5cm high) on edge of boardwalk is present, to keep visitors with mobility devices from falling off the edge Top railings are not thick/deep, and are placed to optimize, not obstruct, a seated person's line of sight (which is, on average, 35-45” or 88-114cm from the ground) Top railing is thick and hard to see beyond while seated 11. c) Railing comments
Audio recordings of interpretive sign content Tactile components of signs Braille on signs Tactile markers on the trail's surface (helpful for long cane users) Additional resources available to loan (eg. large print or braille information booklets, audio guide) 12. c) Features for visitors who are blind or have low vision comments
Trail is completely shaded Trail is somewhat shaded Trail is not shaded at all Some sections of the trail are shaded, some sections are not 13. b) Shade comments
Very busy; difficult to find a parking space or to pass by other trail users Somewhat busy; still easy to navigate the trail with the other visitors Not busy 14. b) Trail use and popularity comments Mountain bikes Cyclists (especially on bike paths) Horses Motor vehicles, including golf carts In-line skiers 15. b) Other user comments
Visitors center or nature center Staff or volunteers to assist with questions Interpretive programs Accessible tram or motorized tour Meals are available to purchase Water fountains are available outside buildings Accessible water fountains (no higher than 36” or 91cm from the floor) are available outside buildings Gated areas (eg drive up bird blinds) accessible to people with disabilities if arranged ahead of time 2. b) Additional services comments
16. a) Are bird blinds or bird hides present? There is no door or entryway Doorway is at the top of a ramp or on a cross slope Door can be opened and held open easily with one hand while passing through There is no lip at the threshold of the doorway Doorway is at least 32” (81cm) wide There is enough space inside for wheelchairs to maneuver easily Viewing windows are low enough for a seated person to see through (bottom edge is 30-40” or 76cm-1m from the floor) Shelves or ledges in front of windows are no deeper than 6” (15cm), which would prevent wheelchair users from getting close enough to see birds near the blind on the ground Interior benches are movable Roof or other structure provides shade for people in the bird blind 16. c) Bird blind comments
Intermittent nearby construction noise Ongoing industrial noise Nearby traffic noise Near an airport or close to a heavily trafficked flight path Loud boats nearby Dirt bikes used nearby Large groups of people often use this location for social gatherings 18. b) Nearby noise comments
Trail or ramps are plowed frequently in winter (if relevant) Leaves are removed frequently from the trail in fall/winter (if relevant) Vegetation next to the trail is pruned so it does not encroach over the trail There are significant cracks, potholes, or loose, damaged or uneven boards in the trail’s surface 18. b) Maintenance comments
Location is well used; plenty of other people were around and it didn't feel deserted Location is not well-used; you/your group were the only users, or one of very few other users Location borders a private property with 'keep out' or 'no trespassing' signs visible at the parking area or along the trail The parking area is well lit at night The trail is well lit at night Dogs are often off leash Bears or mountain lions are frequently reported at this location Noticeable presence of police, Border Patrol or other authorities Site is used as an isolated party spot, or for large, loud gatherings Site is used for hunting, for at least some part of the year Presence of hate symbols, including racist or homophobic graffiti, Confederate flag Evidence of recreational drug or alcohol use, eg. syringes, drug paraphernalia 19. b) Safety comments 1. Please provide any additional information that may be helpful to a visitor with an accessibility challenge that was not already covered 2. Please rate this location's overall accessibility 3. b) Photo permissions 3. c) Alternative text for photos Guide ropes along the side of the trail for self-guiding All grassy trail surfaces are mown frequently (if relevant) Tree branches do not encroach over the surface of the trail below the height of 7’ (2.1m) Ticks or chiggers are a concern Event code Adaptive equipment is available for loan (eg. beach wheelchairs) 10. b) Please add more information about walking or biking access. 12. a) Are there features for visitors who are blind or have low vision?