USA Track-Chair & All-Terrain Wheelchair Free Programs

Off-road hiking doesn’t require owning specialized gear. A growing number of state parks, national parks, and nonprofits now lend out all-terrain track chairs at no cost — you just need to know where to look and how far ahead to reserve. Below is a confirmed, sourced list of programs by state.

For a rundown of the different types of manual and power off-road chairs (GRIT Freedom Chair, Mountain Trike, Action Trackchair, and more) and how to choose between them, see our guide to Remote + Off-Grid Travel All-Terrain Wheelchairs.

Programs change year to year — always confirm details directly with the park before you go. If your state isn’t listed here, check the crowdsourced Trackchair Finder tool, which maps public-use track chairs nationwide.

Programs by State

Colorado — Staunton State Park (the original program, started 2016)
Free, but a $10 park day pass applies. Reservations open May 1 for the season; chairs run Friday–Sunday, June through October. Three designated trails (Davis Ponds, Mason Creek, and Staunton Ranch), 2–5 miles each. Slide boards and a sling lift are available to help with transfers.
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife – Staunton State Park

Missouri — Statewide, six locations
Free. Reserve two days in advance. Open to anyone with a mobility need; users under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Staff do not assist with transfers.
Source: Missouri State Parks – Track Chair Program

Connecticut — Seven park locations
Free. Available first Saturday in June through end of October (each site has one tracked and one wheeled chair). Requires ID/driver’s license, a same-day waiver, and a 4-point harness at all times. Weight limits: 300 lbs (track chair) / 350 lbs (wheel-based chair). Max three hours per reservation.
Source: CT State Parks and Forests – All-Terrain Wheelchairs

Georgia — Multiple state parks, historic sites, and a wildlife center
Free; reservations required through the All-Terrain Georgia system, with roughly a 7-day approval process. A companion 18 or older (“Buddy”) must accompany the user and complete a short virtual training. Usable for hiking, fishing, and adaptive hunts, not just sightseeing. Run in partnership with the Aimee Copeland Foundation.
Source: Georgia DNR – All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchairs

Michigan — Multiple state parks and recreation areas
Free, first-come-first-served at some parks, reservation-based at others. Chairs can handle trails, snow, sand, and up to 8 inches of water. Battery-life limits mean some locations cap sessions at two hours.
Source: Michigan DNR – Track Chairs

Minnesota — 13+ state parks statewide
Free to use, but a state park vehicle permit is required (discounted permits available with a disability hang tag). No documentation needed beyond a waiver signed at pickup. Battery life of 4–6 hours, top speed around 3 mph; most parks limit reservations to one per day. McCarthy Beach State Park separately offers an adaptive floating beach chair.
Source: Minnesota DNR – All-Terrain Track Chairs

Wisconsin — Multiple state parks, plus a statewide nonprofit network
Free. Peninsula, Point Beach, and Buckhorn State Parks each have an on-site chair reservable online or by phone. Separately, the nonprofit Access Ability Wisconsin lends free towable track chairs (with trailer) to pickup stations across the state — reserve online, and budget a week or two of lead time; you’ll need a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,150 lbs.
Sources: Wisconsin DNR – Open the Outdoors and Access Ability Wisconsin

Kansas — Eight state parks (Adaptive Sportsmen of Kansas program)
Free. No reservations — first-come, first-served — and the chairs are stationed regionally, so call the closest park or the Pratt operations office (620-672-5911) to check availability. Users need functional use of their right arm, since the joystick is chair-mounted on that side.
Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks – Track Chairs

South Dakota — Custer State Park, Good Earth State Park, and both Outdoor Campus locations (Rapid City and Sioux Falls)
Free. Chairs at the Outdoor Campuses come with a trailer and can be booked up to two weeks in advance for use anywhere in the state; chairs at the state parks themselves are day-use only and must be returned by closing. A signed waiver is required, and users needing transfer help must bring their own assistance.
Source: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks – Action Trackchair

Oklahoma — Keystone Ancient Forest, Sand Springs
Free. Two track chairs, reserved via an online form. This is currently the state’s only public-use program.
Source: City of Sand Springs – Track-Chair Program

Montana — Lone Pine State Park (Kalispell) and Lake Elmo State Park (Billings)
Free, but proof of disability is required and users must be accompanied by a non-disabled companion. Reserve by phone directly with each park. Use is currently restricted to each park’s primary trail system.
Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks – Action Track Chairs

Texas — Purtis Creek State Park, with more parks adding chairs
Free. Call ahead to reserve; requests are taken in the order received. Check individual park accessibility pages on the Texas Parks and Wildlife site, since more parks are adding chairs over time.
Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife – Purtis Creek State Park Accessibility

Indiana — Statewide rollout, 2026
Free. Indiana DNR is deploying roughly 45 new electric track chairs (funded by a Lilly Endowment grant) to reach every state park, adding to a smaller number of donated chairs already in the system at parks like Indiana Dunes.
Source: WFYI – New all-terrain wheelchairs coming to a state park near you

Virginia — Multiple state parks
Free. Mix of tracked chairs and pneumatic-tire all-terrain chairs depending on location. Funded partly through Virginia’s accessibility license plate program. Request reservations at least 48 hours ahead.
Source: Virginia DCR – All-Terrain Wheelchairs

Pennsylvania — Frick Park, Pittsburgh (city/nonprofit program); also rentable statewide
Free at Frick Park, run by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for youth (5+) and adults with limited mobility, with seasonal reservations and a waitlist once dates fill. Elsewhere in Pennsylvania (and in New Jersey), Trac-Fab track chairs can be rented for a daily fee through Mobility on Wheels.
Sources: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy – Trackchair Program and Mobility on Wheels – Trac-Fab Rentals

National Park Service — park-by-park, not a single national program
NPS doesn’t run one unified track-chair program; instead, individual park units maintain their own equipment. Confirmed examples include track chairs at Redwoods National & State Parks, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, plus beach wheelchairs at many coastal and lakeshore parks (Point Reyes, Golden Gate NRA, Channel Islands, Acadia, Indiana Dunes, Gulf Islands, Canaveral, and others). Always check the specific park you’re visiting.
Source: NPS – Mobility Devices by Park

Before You Reserve

• Call or book online well ahead — many programs have just one or two chairs per location
• Ask about weight limits and whether a waiver or proof of disability is required
• Confirm whether staff can assist with transfers, or whether you need to bring your own help
• Check which specific trails the chair is approved for — most programs restrict use to designated routes, not the whole park
• Ask about the season — many programs only run late spring through fall