ATV TRAILS IN ESTES PARK
Each rental comes with a Magellan Pro Navigation unit that will navigate you to any trail and back to us. The ATV Rentals can be taken anywhere you choose. All locations listed here are only suggestions. Here are just a few possibilities 15 - 60 minutes from Estes Park.
Bunce School Road
Bunce is a very popular trail. Thus, it's very busy on the weekends. Most trails are really easy. The Ironclad loop is a favorite, but it's much more challenging.
Skill Level - Moderate/difficult
Open - Year Round
Time to complete - Half day
Drive Time From Estes Park - 30 min
Storm Mountain
Hands down, the best views in northern Colorado. However, every inch of the Storm Mountain trail system burned to the ground in Nov of 2020. I've heard it would open for 2 or 3 years.
Skill Level - Moderate/difficult
Open - June 15th - December 1st
Time to complete - Full day
Drive Time From Estes Park - 55 min
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Pole Hill
This is a fun trail system with some awesome views looking back on Estes Park.
Skill Level - Easy / Moderate
Open - June 15th - December 1st
Time to Complete - Half day
Drive Time From Estes Park - 15 min
Johnny Park
This trail actually connects to Pierson Park. So, it's a great option if you're looking to ride all day. Both trails are really fun and have some great camp sites.
Skill Level - Easy / Moderate
Open - June 15th - December 1st
Time to Complete - Full day
Drive Time From Estes Park - 25 min
Pierson Park (part of Estes Loop)
This trail connects to Johnny Park. On the back end, Pierson dumps into a popular moose and elk hangout.
Skill Level - Easy / Moderate
Open - June 15th - December 1st
Time to Complete - Full day
Drive Time From Estes Park - 25 min
Switzerland Trail & Gordon Gulch
Although it's further away, it's a long and beautiful trail. Fair warning, there are cliff edges with shear drop offs.
Skill Level - Easy / moderate
Open - Year-Round
Time to Complete - Full Day
Drive Time From Estes Park - 60 min
Middle Saint Vrain (MSV)
Hands down, the coolest trail system in Colorado. The water crossings through rivers and small lakes are amazing and so fun. The views are spectacular and the wildlife is abundant. Lots of moose and bear in the area.
Skill Level - Difficult / Extreme
Open - July 1st - November 15th
Time to Complete - Full day
Drive Time From Estes Park - 40 min
Rollins Pass / Jenny Creek
Stunningly beautiful with high mountain lakes, fishing, and great riding. Rollins Pass has easy trails and Jenny Creek has the harder ones. It's a great blend. Ride above the tundra line near the glaciers. Discover old mine shafts and hike a 1/4 mile to the top of the continental divide.
Skill Level - Easy / Moderate
Open - Year round (as long as snow isn't too deep)
Time to Complete - Full day
Drive Time From Estes Park - 85 min.
Rock Creek
In the winter months, this trail can be very challenging due to deep snow and steep climbs. The woods are tight up there. So, there aren't any views until you reach the top. The view of the Indian Peaks is amazing though.
Skill Level - Easy/moderate
Open - Year Round
Time to Complete - Half Day
Drive Time From Estes Park - 30 min
IMI Motorsports Complex
This is a private track in Erie, Co. It has a motorcross track, kids riding area, open short trails, and a UTV track where Razors rip around.
Skill Level - Easy/moderate
Open - Year Round
Time to Complete - $20 entry fee, ride all day
Drive Time From Estes Park - 60 min
Moab
Hands down, the most popular riding area in the western United States, if not the country. Rentals in Moab are outrageously priced. You're welcome to rent from us and we'll even supply the trailer.
Skill Level - Easy/moderate/difficult/extreme
Open - Year Round
Details - You will need a Utah ORV tag
Drive Time From Estes Park - 7 hours
When you do an ATV Rental from Backbone Adventures in Estes Park Colorado, it's yours for the day. You can take it anywhere you like. We don't "tell" you where to go. If you ask for suggestions, we'll give you our opinions. If you need directions to a specific area, we are happy to offer those.