Utah national parks expand free all-terrain wheelchair access

All five national parks in Utah now provide free all-terrain wheelchairs and adaptive trail equipment to visitors, part of a broader expansion across nearly 30 National Park Service locations nationwide. The equipment is available through park-managed loan programs or community partnerships to assist individuals with disabilities on rugged terrain.

In Utah, Bryce Canyon National Park recently added two Extreme Motus off-road wheelchairs, which visitors can borrow on a first-come, first-served basis by visiting the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center. Zion National Park also launched a public loan program for an all-terrain wheelchair funded through a grant secured by its philanthropic partner, the Zion Forever Project. Zion National Park Superintendent Jeff Bradybaugh noted that the program aims to lower barriers and improve access across park trails.

The expansion comes as the National Park Service works to implement the federal EXPLORE Act passed in 2025. The legislation directs agencies to broaden public land access for people with disabilities and mandates clear, detailed trail condition and accessibility information on official park websites.