Summit County

Summit County
Wheelchair AccessibleSummit County maintains an extensive paved Recreational Pathway System, commonly known as the Recpath.  Elevations range from 8,777 feet to 10,563 feet,
Thank you to Robert King who wrote, “There are many miles of paved, wheelchair accessible trails [in] Summit County Colorado that I did not see listed on your website. An introduction to all of them can be found at ….”Summit County Recreational Pathway website.

Wheelchair AccessibleBlue River Trail from North Pond Park
Thanks again to Robert King for the following post:
“The Blue River Trail runs 3.5 mi from North Pond Park through downtown Silverthorne, CO to the Lake Dillon Dam, where it connects with the Summit County Recreation path  The Blue River Trail runs 3.5 mi from North Pond Park through downtown Silverthorne, CO to the Lake Dillon Dam, where it connects with the Summit County Recreation path.  North Pond Park is located at the intersection of Highway 9 and Hamilton Creek Road.  It is a wetland and pond area with fishing for humans and ospreys.  There is a paved parking lot with handicap spaces along with 2 pavilions, restrooms, 2 docks, and a gas fire pit. Travel a short distance on the sidewalk along Hamilton Creek Road to the trail crossing. From there travel south toward the town of Silverthorne. The trail skirts housing developments as follows the Blue River. After 0.7 mi, the path goes onto a street and we turn back.”

Osprey seen from wheelchair accessible Blue River Trail
Osprey Dining on Sushi at North Pond ©Robert King
Wheelchair AccessibleTen Mile Recreation Trail
Ten Mile Canyon is an 11.8 mile portion of the 55-mile long Summit County Recreational Pathway System.  Robert King writes:  “A paved recreation path runs about 6 miles through the Ten Mile Canyon between Frisco and Wheeler Junction. This posting is from the Wheeler junction area where we park in a gravel lot near the Curtain Ponds. There is no designated handicapped parking, but very few people use this lot so we always have enough room for our wheelchair van. To reach the parking lot, travel on I 70 to the Copper Mountain/Leadville/Highway 91 exit. Travel south on Highway 91 to the intersection with a traffic light at the entrance to the Copper Mountain ski resort. Turn East (left) at the light and drive a short distance past a coffee shop and service station to the end of the frontage road. Access the paved trail from the parking lot and turn left to travel East along Tenmile Creek. Always stay on the right side of the trail. The trail is pretty flat and you might see beavers, birds, wildflowers, butterflies, strawberries, raspberries, marmots, mountain goats, and fish depending on what time of day and time of year you visit. Fishing is popular in the beaver ponds and stream.”
Wheelchair rider on accessible paved ten Mile Canyon Recreation Trail in Summit County Colorado, White River National Forest
Wheeling on the Ten MiIe Recreation Path. ©Robert King
Wheelchair accessible paved ten Mile Canyon Recreation Trail,
Ten Mile Canyon Recreation Trail ©Robert King