Roxborough State Park

Roxborough State Park
This beautiful park near Denver is a designated National Natural Landmark.  “The park, with close to 4000-acres, is filled with dramatic red-rock formations, distinct plant communities, and a host of wildlife ranging from black bears to mule deer.”    There are accessible restrooms and a visitor center.  The park is day use only. Phone 303-973-3959  Here is the park website.    Trails   Brochure and Trail Map

Wheelchair Accessible? The Fountain Valley Trail is basically a 2.3 mile dirt road and can be wheelchair accessible with assistance during dry seasons.  There may be some erosion in places, so be sure to call ahead.  It does not qualify for ADA designation.

The Roxborough Ride for mobility-impaired visitors to Roxborough State Park, CO
The Roxborough Ride gives disabled visitors a naturalist-led tour of the Fountain Valley Trail.

You can ride this trail in the “Roxborough Ride”,  a golf cart seating 6 guests and a volunteer driver/naturalist guide.   Although the Ride is free, donations are requested.  Each disabled person must be accompanied by an able person to help them on and off the cart.  The ride is usually scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays and reservations are wise.  Call the park, 303-973-3959, for more information.

Sentinel Rock on wheelchair-acccessible-with-assistance easy hiking Fountain Valley Trail, Roxborough State Park CO
Fountain Valley Trail, wheelchair-accessible-with-assistance. Roxborough State Park CO

HikerwithcaneAlthough the shorter Willow Creek trail is not wheelchair  accessible, I have done it with a walker.  Roxborough is truly beautiful and surprisingly peaceful, given its proximity to Denver.