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Colorado State Parks

Track-Chair Program

Staunton State Park Track-Chair Program

Colorado Parks and Wildlife values the right of every visitor to experience our state’s natural beauty. To provide this opportunity to the disabled community, Staunton State Park offers the use of the Action Track-Chair, which allows visitors to explore designated trails in the park.

The chair allows access to three trails, each featuring gorgeous park features including high grassy meadows, a wide variety of wildlife, geological and water​​​ features. The trails offer spectacular views of Pikes Peak, Lions Head and Mount Rosalie.​​ At this time, use of the Track-Chair is free of charge. A park pass is required on all vehicles entering the park.

(Updated: 6/2/2025 10:54 AM MT)

Track-Chair Program Information

The Track-Chair program is open. Trips can run between 2-5 hours and range from 2.5 miles to 5 miles. These hikes are available every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June through October. Reservations are free except for the daily $10 park entrance fee.

To help plan your Track-Chair visit, please check the Track-Chair availability calendar before requesting a reservation.

(Updated: 6/2/2025 10:54 AM MT)

Continuing the Healing Legacy of the Staunton Family

Staunton State Park opened in May of 2013, thanks to the generous donation of 1,720 acres from Frances Staunton in 1986. The daughter of Archibald and Rachael Staunton, both doctors in Denver in the early 1900’s, Frances and her family spent summers on their ranch in the Elk Creek Valley. Dr. Rachael treated the local population that needed care, including patients with tuberculosis, and worked with the local Ute tribes to learn and use many of their herbal remedies.

The Staunton healing legacy continues today with the first Track-Chair program in the Colorado state park system, making trails in Staunton State Park accessible to all. Thanks to the fund-raising efforts of the Friends of Staunton State Park​ and the Mark Madsen Accessibility Fund, two Action Trackchairs and a trailer have been purchased for guest use in the park.

Disclaimer

All Track-Chair reservations are tentative, and are subject to cancellation by park staff for any reason including inclement weather. Due to the inherent risks involved with the operation of the Track-Chair, pets and service animals may not accompany​ Track-Chair operators on park trails while operating or otherwise using the Track-Chair. All participants need to be accompanied by their caregiver or companion on the hike. A Staunton volunteer will also be on the hike.

For more track-chair​ information please contact us: