Breckenridge Accessibility
Breckenridge is for everybody to enjoy. No matter what your needs are, from wheelchair accessibility to adaptive sports, there is something incredible for you to experience in Breckenridge.
Indoor Accessible Activities in Breckenridge
Museums and Arts
Breckenridge Welcome Center and Museum (970)453-5040
Offering a children’s area and elevators, the Breckenridge Welcome Center and Museum are available for exploration by all who visit town. While not fully accessible, it welcomes persons of all abilities and additional accommodations can be made when requested. The museum is open every day of the year with free admission.
Barney Ford Museum (970)453-9767
Learn about one of Breckenridge’s founding fathers in his own fully accessible Victorian home.
Swimming, Ice Skating and Fitness
Breckenridge Recreation Center (970)453-1734
With adult classes, kids’ camps, and a newly renovated facility, the recreation center has activities for all ages and abilities. The building is wheelchair accessible, boasts a lap pool equipped with a hydraulic lift, and a leisure pool with full ramp entry and rentable waterproof wheelchair.
Summer camp and after school camp have recreational therapists for children to assist with a multitude of needs. Private adaptive fitness classes also available with advanced notice.
Stephen C West Ice Arena (970)547-9974
While not fully accessible, the Ice Arena welcomes persons of all abilities and additional accommodations can be made when requested.
Outdoor Accessible Activities in Breckenridge
Visit Isak Heartstone
The Trollstigen Trail to visit world-famous art-piece Isak Heartstone has been upgraded to an accessible trail as of summer 2024! The trail is not smooth, however it is firm and compacted, and is 48″ wide. There is a maximum grade of 3% and offers two rest areas along the short trail. We invite people of all abilities to find the magic of Isak during the summer and fall, however the trail is NOT maintained in the winter. Snowy and icy conditions can be expected between December and May.
Summer Trails
Visit the historic Reiling Dredge trail to explore a former gold mining location, which has two designated ADA accessible parking spots and smooth compacted trail surfaces with rest areas. There are also interpretive signs of the mining history. Another great option is the Sawmill Reservoir, which will have two accessible parking spaces as of fall 2024, and a flat, wheelchair-friendly trail with multiple rest areas.
Cycling
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (970)453-6422
Adaptive bikes available for rent, must reserve in advance.
Carvers (970)453-0132
Tandem bikes available for rent.
Parks & Camps
EPIC Discovery (970)453-5000
Between the Gondola, ziplines, Jeep tours, bungee trampolines, Gold Runner Coaster, Alpine Slide, Colorado Chair scenic ride, and Breck Flyer Zipline, there are rides available for all abilities. Provide Breckenridge Resort with at least 72 hours notice for best accommodations.
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (970)453-6422
Activities available for all abilities and ages during the summer and winter seasons.
Activities range from adaptive ski and ride schools, adaptive yoga, canoeing and kayaking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, ropes courses, and more. BOEC offers incredible adaptive specialty camps for those with: MS, brain injuries, Parkinson’s, sensory processing disorders and autism, developmental disorders, and veterans who suffered injuries. BOEC also specializes in creating customized programs for private groups. Camps and customized programs require an application process and advanced planning, contact BOEC for application details.
High Line Railroad Park and Playground (970)453-9767
While not fully accessible, the Train Park is welcome to persons of all abilities and additional accommodations can be made when requested.
Rafting
Kodi Rafting (970)668-1548
Will accommodate any ability level with advanced notice.
Guests must be able to brace with their arms, must provide advanced notice.
History Tours
Breckenridge Heritage Alliance (970)453-9767
In addition to their complimentary museums, the Heritage Alliance can also organize customized historical tours.
Country Boy Mine (970)453-4405
Learn firsthand about Breckenridge’s gold history as you go 1000 feet into a mine. Entire tour is wheelchair accessible but the site can get muddy.
Georgetown Loop Railroad (888)456-6777
Experience Georgetown’s mining history in one of their accessible train cars.
Leadville Train (866)386-3936
See scenic Leadville on one of the train’s many tours. This train can accommodate walkers and wheelchairs though advanced notice is recommended.
Fishing
Breckenridge Outfitters (970)453-4135
With wheelchair accessible streams nearby, Breckenridge Outfitters can teach any ability level how to fly fish.
Horses
Breckenridge Stables (970) 453-4438 or (970) 389-1777
Right in town, Breckenridge Stables will guide you through beautiful trails on the Ten Mile Range. For summer trail rides, guests must be able to support themselves on a horse. During the winter, sleigh rides are available for all abilities.
Rusty Spurr Ranch (970)724-1123 or (866)724-9715
Get your cowboy on at this working cattle ranch in Kremmling, CO. Guests must be able to support themselves and command horse.
Accommodation Requests
Anyone may submit a request for an accommodation or modification through one of the following methods listed below. The methods below may also be used to request reasonable assistance in submitting a request or to submit a suggestion for improvement. If a request for a reasonable modification or accommodation is for a time-sensitive event, please submit the request no later than 72 hours before the event. Please do not use this form to submit a complaint or grievance related to alleged discrimination, which must be submitted using the Grievance Procedure (link to grievance procedure). The ADA Coordinator or their designee will timely respond to all suggestions and requests.
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