This pilot study examined proposed accessibility guidelines for running slope and cross slope and the perceived difficulty ratings of individuals with mobility limitations. Participants were 23 men and women, 23 to 67 years, with vision or mobility limitations who walked at their preferred pace before rating the path difficulty (1 to 10 scale). Paths meeting the proposed accessibility guidelines were rated as either easy or moderate for difficulty of use. Slopes exceeding the guidelines may also be acceptable for very short distances or on hard/paved surfaces. Future research should include a large representative population, evaluate surface firmness, and examine different perceptions between ambulatory individuals and wheelchair users.
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