Trail and Pathways Accessibility
Paved trails in the River Valley Parks are 2.5 metres to 3 metres wide asphalt surfaces. Other trails are granular (non-paved) with rough gravel surfaces and may not be appropriate for wheelchair users without assistance. Check the map legend to see which symbols designate paved and unpaved trails.
Grades are identified on the map as:
Moderate
Grades of 5 to 9%, will challenge some users with reduced mobility, especially in longer sections. For comparison, a well-built wheelchair ramp is about a 6% grade.
Note: Grades of less than 5% are not indicated on the map - changes to slopes are generally gradual and should not be a challenge to most users.
Difficult
Grades of 10% and greater, are challenging for most users and require good skills and fitness regardless of your mode of travel.