Northern San Luis Obispo County Coastal Trail Master Plan

Northern San Luis Obispo County Coastal Trail Master Plan
The photo at left above shows an existing DPR stile, but this is not accessible, which is a goal of the CCT, even
if the trail segment isn’t improved or designated as accessible. The alternative would be a self-closing
gravity/spring loaded gate, as illustrated in the photo at right above.
Two designs for a hiking trailhead gates are pictured above. The design at right, known as a “kissing gate”
accommodates pedestrians and wheelchairs but excludes bikes and horses, as well as motorcycles. This can
also be constructed with conventional wood and wire fencing materials.
Due to a recent federal ruling regarding allowing access to powered vehicles that may be used by people with
disabilities, a simple trail gate that can be opened and closed by visitors with gravity and/or spring loaded
automatic closing may be the best solution.
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Stile/gate that accommodates pedestrians, but
excludes wheelchairs and bicycles.
Agricultural gate crossing a trail corridor
Self-closing gate that permits powered vehicles.
Hiking trailhead gate that permits hikers and
wheelchair users, but excludes bikes and horses