COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Colorado Springs is expanding its adaptive trail access program after a successful first summer of operations.

The city's Parks and Recreational Services Department (PRCS) announced Wednesday it will add two new trails to its trackchair service offerings, Ute Pass and Bluestem Prairie. The expansion brings the total number of available trails to four.

Trackchairs are adaptive chairs on wheels that allow people to enjoy trails they otherwise would not be physically able to hike. The city first introduced these devices this summer and has completed more than 100 trips so far.

"The trackchairs can go over some pretty rugged trails as well, so it makes it exciting for anyone who wants a really cool hiking experience. It doesn't need to be a super wide, super

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