COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Colorado Springs is expanding its adaptive trail access program after a successful first summer of operations.
The city's Parks and Recreational Services Department (PRCS) announced Wednesday it will add two new trails to its trackchair service offerings, Ute Pass and Bluestem Prairie. The expansion brings the total number of available trails to four.
Trackchairs are adaptive chairs on wheels that allow people to enjoy trails they otherwise would not be physically able to hike. The city first introduced these devices this summer and has completed more than 100 trips so far.
"The trackchairs can go over some pretty rugged trails as well, so it makes it exciting for anyone who wants a really cool hiking experience. It doesn't need to be a super wide, super flat terrain for them to travel over, they can go over some cool stuff as well," said Senior Parks Ranger Madison Peddy. "We just believe that public land is for everyone and, if our department can remove some barriers that normally would make it really difficult to access our parks, that is such a significant win for us and our community."
Prior to adding Ute Pass and Bluestem Prairie, trackchair rides were offered Wednesday through Sunday throughout the summer at Red Rock Canyon and Blodgett Open Spaces.
The trackchair rides are being offered until October 31. People can register on the Colorado Springs Parks website.
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