Your Gift = Equal Access to Nature.
Each season, Wilderness On Wheels welcomes individuals with a wide range of mobility challenges, veterans, children and adults with disabilities, and those experiencing chronic health conditions. They are able to enjoy wheelchair accessible hiking, fishing, cabin stays, wildlife viewing, and quality time with loved ones in the beautiful mountains of Colorado. Success for us looks like seeing a child in a wheelchair independently exploring the mountainside boardwalk, a veteran reconnecting with nature after an injury, or a family expressing relief and joy at finally finding an outdoor destination that everyone can experience together. That’s one common theme we often hear, is “finally we can experience the outdoors together, and everyone can be included.”
Inclusion Matters
Wilderness On Wheels is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that has been serving the community since 1986. We see firsthand the increased need for accessible outdoor experiences. Our 22-acre mountain facility includes 2 boardwalks for hiking, an accessible pond stocked with rainbow trout, and overnight lodging. Along our mountain and creekside boardwalks, we have plenty of picnic spots and places to stop for a rest. Our 2-mile (roundtrip) mountain boardwalk rises to 9,400ft in elevation and allows everyone to experience the Colorado wilderness. Wilderness On Wheels is unique one-of-a-kind accessible facility built for inclusion. We believe nature is for everyone and for 40 years, we have been hosting accessible nature experiences for thousands of people and families.
This Colorado Gives Day, You can help underserved populations access NATURE.
When you donate to Wilderness On Wheels, you are directly supporting equal access to nature. Wilderness On Wheels partners with local organizations that support individuals with disabilities, as well as senior citizens. Groups of people (children and adults) with disabilities, and senior groups, will come to Wilderness On Wheels for day trips and to enjoy exploring nature in a place that is accessible and welcoming. We are breaking down barriers and creating inclusion in the outdoor space. Join us. There is where your donation goes and this is why we invite you to support Wilderness On Wheels both via monetary donations and also volunteer efforts.
Let's Raise $30,000 For Colorado Gives Day
Our goal is to raise $30,000 to empower children & adults with disabilities, veterans, and those managing chronic health conditions by providing vital resources, accessible programs, and life-enriching nature experiences.
With your support, this is what we can achieve together:
$75 — Equip Our Trusted Volunteers: Provide safety gear, heavy-duty work gloves, PPE, and tools for the amazing volunteers who donate thousands of hours to keep our 22-acre facility safe, clean, and accessible.
$100 — Support Inclusion: Help fund our community events including WOW Fest, our adaptive fishing program, and support our ability to offer accessible nature experiences.
$150 — Create Independence: Directly support The Pamela Carter Fund, helping provide accessible van rentals for individuals and families facing major transportation and financial barriers so they can visit Wilderness On Wheels. The fund can also provide overnight stays for those in need.
$200 — Open Doors to the Wilderness: Fund the critical preservation of our boardwalks, ensuring veterans, wheelchair users, and those with chronic health conditions can access the great outdoors safely.
$250 — Breaking Down Financial Barriers: Provide sliding-scale support to fully fund a day trip or an overnight wilderness getaway for a veteran, or family who otherwise couldn't afford a mountain vacation.
$500 - Critical Maintenance: Funds major structural maintenance of our boardwalks, buildings, gazebos, cabins, huts, & campsites.
Donation tiers represent examples of the costs associated with running our programs and maintaining our accessible wilderness facility. All gifts are unrestricted and support our general operating mission to keep nature accessible to everyone.
Our Facility and Programs
At Wilderness On Wheels, we offer immersive nature experiences that are accessible and inclusive. Every August, we host our yearly community event: WOW Fest. There's live music, free food, activities, and outdoor games. Everyone is welcome to visit Wilderness On Wheels and enjoy our:
2 accessible boardwalks
13 campsites (5 huts, 8 campsites)
2 cabins
Adaptive fishing (accessible fishing dock stocked with rainbow trout)
Inclusive events
Thank you for your support! Donate today and share with your friends, cowowrkers