Accessibility

View of ramp from parking area to Mount Washington Tavern.
The paved ramp from the parking lot to the Mount Washington Tavern loops around the back of the building and is about 150 yards long.

NPS photo by Tom Markwardt

For People with Mobility Impairments

Parking - There are designated accessible parking spots in all parking lots
Buildings - The Interpretive and Education Center, fort reconstruction, and the first floor of the Mount Washington Tavern are all wheelchair accessible.
Restrooms - Restroom facilities are fully accessible.
Paths -

  • There is a 300 yard paved trail from the Interpretive Center to the Fort. Wheelchairs are available for loan. Please ask at the desk.
  • The ramp from the parking lot to the Mount Washington Tavern winds around the building and is about 150 yards long. The second floor of the Mount Washington Tavern is not wheelchair accessible.
  • The picnic area, while handicapped accessible, does have some uneven terrain.

Hearing

  • The orientation film "Road of Necessity" is closed captioned.
  • Audio programs on the exhibits in the Interpretive and Education Center are mirrored in the text.

For People with Sight Impairments

  • Audio descriptions of the images in the orientation film "Road of Necessity" are available. Ask at the front desk for the headset.
  • Text in exhibits is large and high contrast.
  • Text is mirrored and supplemented with audio programs.
  • Braille versions of the park brochure are available at the Visitor Center.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1 Washington Parkway
Farmington, PA 15437

Phone:

724 329-5512

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