For an exhilarating off-road experience for any adventure seeker, we suggest a Rocky Mountain National Park ATV experience!

Interested in a Rocky Mountain National Park ATV Experience?

While ATVs aren’t allowed within Rocky Mountain National Park, the surrounding area offers miles of trails with scenic views of the stunning Rocky Mountain landscape. Exploring the natural beauty of this area while riding an ATV brings an element of adventure to your exploration that you wouldn’t get by hiking on foot. You will also be able to cover more ground than hiking and be able to see more of the spectacular views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains in the United States. 

Estes Park Area

Estes Park is a charming mountain town located in north-central Colorado, situated at an elevation of 7,522 feet in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Located just 1.5 hours from Denver, Estes Park serves as a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and offers easy access to Roosevelt National Forest. Besides trail riding, In-park safaris for wildlife watching opportunities and photography of the beautiful scenery are also popular with visitors. 

Check out our map to get familiar with this area where you can marvel at breathtaking panoramic views of the continental divide on guided or unguided atv tours. Then read on to discover some of the top areas and providers  who customize the best time for you and your family, no matter your skill level.

ATV Trails near Estes Park

• Johnny Park Road – Great for beginners with some challenging sections. Enjoy fairly easy half-day rides about 30 miles from Estes Park.
• Pole Hill – A short drive from Estes Park, this trail features a challenging initial ascent followed by easier trails with wildlife viewing opportunities.
• Storm Mountain – About 45 minutes from Estes Park, this trail offers 360-degree views and mostly easy trails with a few steep climbs. This trail is perfect if you like to stop occasionally and take in the amazing views. 
• Bunce School Road  – Bunce is 30 minutes from Estes Park. It is comprised of two areas: The lower trails which are easy and the upper trails which are more difficult.  You can stop and check out the old Bunce School, a historic nineteenth-century schoolhouse. The upper trails have large rock outcroppings that are fun to drive and crawl around on. It’s a very popular trail, but some parts are restricted, so be sure to check maps and follow signs to keep your riding experience legal. 

ATV Trails in the Grand Lake Area 

About 46 miles from Estes Park, Grand Lake is a picturesque mountain town located in Grand County, Colorado, known for its stunning natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. The town is situated at an elevation of 8,369 feet and serves as the western gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. The lake offers boating and water sports in the summer, and ice fishing in the winter. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are popular winter activities. 

• North Supply Creek – This area features separate trails for ATVs and dirt bikes  with about 11 miles for ATV adventure and fun. The trail winds through forested areas, offering scenic views and diverse riding conditions that are good for both beginners and intermediate riders. 
• Stillwater Pass –  Located near Grand Lake, but just outside the town limits is a pass that runs between US Highway 24 and Colorado Highway 125, providing access to the Arapaho National Forest. A well-graded trail climbing to over 10,600 feet, offering lake and mountain views 

Other Rocky Mountain National Park ATV adventures

• Switzerland Trail– this is a very popular trail system in both the winter and summer. The trails are as easy as they get in Colorado. Gordon Gulch is a trail system connected to it. It’s a really fun area to rip around in. The rest of the trail goes along the edge of the tall mountain range, which is why they call it Switzerland Trail. 
• Camp Dick and Peaceful Valley are popular campgrounds located in the Roosevelt National Forest of Colorado, offering access to several ATV trails in the area. These campgrounds serve as excellent base camps for off-road enthusiasts. If you like to do some stream crossings for added adventure, you can take the Middle St. Vrain trail from Camp Dick (Highway 72 through Peaceful Valley). When you reach the end, you’ll find great places to hike and some fishing spots where you can throw in a line.

New Riders 

If you’re new to this type of adventure, seek out a tour provider that will show you how to use the equipment and customize the tour to your ability and comfort level. New riders and children will enjoy dry creek bed riding and lower elevation changes, which still offer great views and exhilarating trails.  The national forest lands provide hundreds of miles of beauty and adventure! If you want to really make a day of it, sign up for a guided tour and learn to explore the right way. 

Providers 

Estes Park ATV Rentals  

 Estes Park ATV Rentals is a top notch tour company that will provide you with all the equipment you need for a great time, including a truck and trailer to bring the ATV to your desired location.  They also offer Razor ATV rentals, Jeeps, 5-6 person UTVs and a turbocharged Vanderhall to meet all your Colorado Adventure needs! 

Contact 

• Phone: 970-235-5045
• Address: 222 E Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517

Backbone Adventures

This rental company has a deep love for the outdoors and their family-operated team pours their hearts into every adventure they craft.  Local insights and thoughtful advise are added bonuses to make your off-road experience feel like a new discovery. They offer Jeep rentals, ATV rentals, Snowmobile and E-bike rentals. Two options are given for their rental equipment. The ATV can be delivered to the trail, or a truck and trailer is provided for free and you can haul the trailer to the trail of your choice. 

Contact

• Phone: 970-235-5045
• Address: 1851 N Lake Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517

How do I plan a trip?

We love helping people find their adventures and organization is our middle name! If you want all the adventure, but without the hours of planning that goes into building a great itinerary, you can contact us to do that for you. We’ll find you a place to stay, book your tour or rent your vehicle and even give suggestions for great local restaurants.