The outdoors is for everyone.
Despite the 5,700 miles of trail across the region, access is not equal. Some communities have far greater trail access than others. And even where trail access is high, information and infrastructure for adaptive users is lacking. West Slope Outdoors Alliance supports projects that make recreation accessible for all users across the West Slope.
Improving Accessibility
By partnering with organizations doing on-the-ground work including Montrose Recreation District, Mesa County Trails, Colorado Discover Ability and Colorado Outdoors Plateau Mountain Bike Association, West Slope Outdoors Alliance aims to assess current accessibility of trail systems for adaptive users and improve availability of this data.
With funding from Great Outdoors Colorado and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, West Slope Outdoors Alliance partnered with Mesa County Trails in 2026 to hire Dovetail Trails for a formal assessment of trail suitability for adaptive users at 18 Road, Kokopelli and Lunch Loop trailheads. West Slope Outdoors Alliance is working with local trail groups to improve pinch points as well as update maps, signs and online information to provide all riders with the information they need.