Mountain Rides Service Update
New Service Days Starting May 5, 2025
Beginning May 5, 2025, Mountain Rides will operate again on Mondays. Service will now be available every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Please note: There will be no service on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.
Thank you for riding with us. We’re committed to helping you get where you need to go.
Via Mobility Services coordinates with the Peak to Peak Housing & Human Services Alliance to provide an accessible transportation service in Gilpin County.
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- It’s FREE to ride!
- No registration required
- Dog friendly
Click here to visit the Mountain Rides official website.
All Rider Alerts will be posted on the Mountain Rides website.
The service, Mountain Rides, is free and open to all. Via Mobility Services operates wheelchair-accessible buses to accommodate people with mobility limitations.
Mountain Rides will provide service for nearly any purpose, such as medical appointments, employment, education, shopping, and personal appointments.
Cost to Ride
The service is FREE, thanks to funding from grants and local contributions. Click here to show your support with a tax-deductible donation.
Service Area
Mountain Rides will run along the Peak to Peak Highway from Ward to Rollinsville, with pick-up and drop-off locations in Ward, Nederland, and Rollinsville.
Times of Service
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I need to be an older adult to ride with Mountain Rides?
A. No. This service is available to ALL our community members regardless of age, health, or financial status.
Q. Do I have to live in the service area to ride?
A. No. We have fixed locations for community members who do not live in the service area. Please see the Mountain Rides official website for a list of fixed locations.
Q. Can my child ride with Mountain Rides?
A. Yes, a parent must ride with children up to age 12. (Please bring a car seat for infants and toddlers.) Children 13 – 17 can ride alone but must have a parent receive them at the destination.
Q. If I see Mountain Rides out, can I get on at any time?
A. No. Only at designated stops.
Q. How many people can be on the bus at one time?
A. The vehicle is a transit van that can seat up to 8 passengers at a time.
Q. I am in a wheelchair. Can I ride with Mountain Rides?
A. Yes. Our bus is wheelchair accessible, and our driver is trained to assist you.
Q. Can my dog ride with Mountain Rides?
A. Yes—your dog is welcome as long as it’s leashed and well-behaved. The driver has the right to refuse any rider, including dogs, if they believe it’s unsafe.
