There’s something wonderfully refreshing about hiking – navigating the trails, surrounding yourself with nature, and simply stepping away from the world for a while is good for the soul. Did you know that if you or a loved one depend on a scooter, that doesn’t mean that your days of hiking have to end?
Sure, hiking will place some significant demands on your scooter, and your average scooter isn’t equipped to navigate uneven, rocky terrain. But there’s one scooter that’s up to the task – let’s take a look at the best scooter for hiking.
Allow us to introduce you to the 4-Wheel Scooters. This scooter is made to tackle challenging terrain, while keeping you comfortable during the ride. It’s ideal for hiking, and you’re sure to love its many features.
This scooter’s four-wheel design provides you with superior stability that three-wheel scooters can’t quite approach. The fourth wheel helps to keep your scooter balanced as you navigate uneven terrain, and it also makes for a smoother ride overall. The Prowler 4-Wheel also has anti-tip wheels designed to keep you safe and balanced.
A full suspension complements the four-wheel design, adding shock absorption and making your ride more enjoyable. When you’re hiking, you don’t want to feel a jolt from every stick, rock, or bump that you drive over. A full suspension is a must for a hiking scooter.
When you’re hiking with your scooter, you want to have a scooter with a generous clearance. The Prowler 4-Wheel features a 5” ground clearance, meaning that you’ll make it over small rocks, uneven ground, and even small sticks without any problem. The 12” front and rear wheels make for easy navigation out on the trails.
Love to wander? Then you’ll want a large drive range so that you don’t have to worry about getting home to recharge your scooter. The Prowler 4-Wheel offers an impressive maximum range of 23 miles, and achieves a top speed of 7 miles per hour. You can cover serious ground with this scooter!
Don’t worry about being uncomfortable during your hike – this scooter takes care of that, too. The Prowler 4-Wheel offers a luxurious captain’s seat which provides plenty of support. The seat back even reclines, and the headrest is adjustable for a customized fit. The throttle control is ergonomically designed for improved comfort and reduced fatigue.
Finally, the Prowler 4-Wheel is designed to be safe. Its headlight will illuminate the way home if you get caught out in the dark, and the scooter is complete with rearview mirrors and turn signals for times when you finish your hike and ride out in more populated areas.
In short, the Drive Medical Prowler 4-Wheel scooter is well equipped to take you or a loved one out on a hike. Make sure to choose your trail carefully so that you don’t encounter any obstacles that you can’t negotiate.
Be safe, have fun, and enjoy your hike!