Wheelchair Accessible Trails by State

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Wheelchair Accessible Trails by State

Many routes listed on TrailLink.com are wheelchair accessible trails, providing not only recreation but safe pathways for wheelchair users and others with special mobility needs. While standards for ADA compliance on wheelchair trails are not uniform, many trail management groups do make wheelchair accessibility a priority. Our criteria for trail accessibility consider the trail's grade, surface, and width as well as its access points.

Routes noted as wheelchair trails on this website generally have an asphalt or concrete surface, although some crushed limestone trails are also suitable for wheelchairs. We try to note convenient access points and accessible parking facilities. However, not all trails marked as wheelchair friendly are accessible throughout the entire trail's length. When in doubt, check the links provided with a particular trail (under "Related Links" on the trail description page) to see if it truly is a wheelchair accessible trail.

The trail description on TrailLink.com should indicate where sections are not wheelchair accessible, but again, some don't simply because we may not have that information. We do rely on local trail users, so let us know the details if you encounter useful information-or misinformation! USA TechGuide (http://www.usatechguide.org/techguide.php?vmode=1&catid=421) has links to wheelchair friendly trails, and Wheelchair Accessible Hikes (http://www.greatwheelchairaccessiblehikes.com/) also lists trails by state.

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ADA Hiking in Boulder Colorado - Check for Updates on Trails

Due to the flooding in September, many of these trails are no longer as easy to navigate as they were this summer. We will re-assess their accessibility in 2014.

The City of Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Parks department recognizes the importance of providing a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities for people of all abilities. Many trails, parking areas, shelters and facilities on OSMP already meet accessibility guidelines established by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Others are being retrofitted every year as staff and budget constraints allow. ADA guidelines figure heavily in the design of new structures, trails and facilities. 

In 2000, OSMP co-published a guide book for people with disabilities, Boulder Area Accessible Trails and Natural Sites. The trails and natural sites in this guide book should be accessible to the average wheelchair, walker or scooter user. Twenty-one sites and 22 trails are covered in detail in the guide book. We describe each location in  terms of its natural and cultural history attractions, available facilities like bathrooms and accessible picnic areas, and analyze its difficulty of access. We also supply a fold out color map of each site. We hope you find the guide useful, and welcome your comments for upcoming editions. Also, check out the Accessibility Trail Rankings document which shows accessibility ratings for OSMP and Boulder County Parks & Open Space trails and includes ease of use, scenery, shade access, mileage and more.

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