Accessibility

Grand Canyon-Parashant

The monument is a remote and isolated area with 1,200 miles of rough dirt and gravel roads. Trails are seldom used and do not meet accessibility standards due to the topography of the landscape. There are no developed facilities, services, or cell phone service. The monument is undeveloped other than rough unpaved roads and a few new vault toilets. Surfaces in the monument are unimproved and remain in a natural state.

In 2017 the National Park Service completed a seven year action plan to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS). The Self Evaluation Transition Plan (SETP) lists key park experiences that every person, regardless of their ability, should have the opportunity to experience. Parashant staff are working to increase accessibility where possible. If you have questions concerning accessibility, please contact us at [phone] or email us.

 

 

Parashant Brochure: Large Print, Braille, and Audio Described

 

 

Vault Toilet Restrooms

• There are several accessible vault toilets available across the monument.
• Vault toilet facilities are accessible, but do not have hardpacked or paved trails from the parking areas.
  

Restroom Location	Road / Junction
Mount Trumbull Trailhead	Arizona County Road 5
Poverty Mountain	Junction of CR-103 and BLM-1046
Pakoon Springs	BLM-111
Grand Gulch Mine at Landing Strip	BLM-1002
Nampaweap Trailhead	BLM-1028
Tassi Ranch	NPS-1213

 

Wheelchair Use (motorized and non-motorized)

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) definition of a wheelchair (Title V Section 508c) is: a manually-operated or power-driven device designed primarily for use by an individual with a mobility disability for the main purpose of indoor or of both indoor and outdoor locomotion. Mobility device technology has come a long way in recent years, spanning a variety of shapes, sizes, and capability in varied terrain. Those devices that meet the definition of a wheelchair are allowed anywhere foot travel is allowed in our National Parks, this includes the opportunity to participate in wilderness experiences.

Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMDs)

OPDMDs are allowed on roads in the monument but not on trails or offroad. Unlike wheelchairs, OPDMDs are not designed solely for use for by a person with a physical disability. Any mobility device powered by batteries, fuel, or other engines, that is not primarily designed for individuals with mobility disabilities, that are used by such individuals for the purpose of locomotion are classified as an Other Powered-Driven Mobility Device (OPDMD). OPDMDs examples include UTVs (side-by-sides), ATVs, golf cars/carts, electronic personal assistance mobility devices, such as the Segway ® Personal Transporter (PT), or any mobility device that does NOT meet the definition of a wheelchair but is designed to operate in areas without defined pedestrian routes.