YOU Drive the Jeep! Guided 4x4 Tour in Idaho Springs (Denver)
Jeep Tours Colorado by Native Jeeps
5.0
LovesVacation27
87 days ago
Summer was a great guide, she has a lot of experience in The area and with Jeeps. She was very personable and really added to our trip! We loved the views and the trails. Highly recommend this and our teenager enjoyed it too.
You don’t ride along—you DRIVE the Jeep! This is Colorado’s only guided tour where you take the wheel of a real off-road Jeep and follow our expert guide through the mountains near Denver. We provide the vehicle, coach you through every step, and lead the way on scenic, beginner-friendly trails with just the right amount of adventure. Perfect for families, couples, and small groups who want a hands-on, exciting alternative to crowded bus tours. No off-roading experience needed—we make it fun and easy. Just show up ready to explore! We keep group sizes small and never pile strangers into the same vehicle. If you’ve ever wanted to see Colorado like a local—this is it.
Departure Point
- Idaho Springs RV Resort & Campground
- Idaho Springs RV Resort & Campground
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: St. Mary's Glacier7599 Fall River Road, Idaho Springs, ColoradoDrive to 13,132 feet and enjoy spectacular views of the Continental Divide, and nearby 14,000ft peaks. Travel through historic ghost towns, mines, and explore the true high country well above treeline. You decide the difficulty as we work our way higher and higher up the mountain. With a network of roads and varying terrain, you can be mild or push it to the top. Please note: we offer a variety of trails and this attraction is located on only of the trails. Trails are decided upon together with the client based on weather conditions on the day of the excursion and based on the difficulty level the client would like to select. Length – Variable depending upon season Difficulty – Medium to DifficultDuration: 3 hoursStop At: Bill Moore Lake TrailSaint Mary's Glacier is a pristine, semi-permanent mountain snowfield perched above St. Mary's lake in Arapaho National Forest near Yankee Hill Road. Often described as the best of Clear Creek County Jeeping, Yankee Hill Road is a classic traverse of mining roads and Jeep trails that feature steep climbs, big rocks, washed out crossings, and downright challenging obstacles. A maze of trails that can be explored from various start points, Yankee Hill Road is a Colorado jewel. Please note: we offer a variety of trails and this attraction is located on only of the trails. Trails are decided upon together with the client based on weather conditions on the day of the excursion and based on the difficulty level the client would like to select. Length – Variable Difficulty – ModerateDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Argentine PassBill Moore Lake is a beautiful high country lake situated at over 11,000 feet and surrounded by groves of aspen and pine. A road that would challenge most stock SUVs, Bill Moore Lake can be a great challenge with a wonderful reward at the end. Please note: we offer a variety of trails and this attraction is located on only of the trails. Trails are decided upon together with the client based on weather conditions on the day of the excursion and based on the difficulty level the client would like to select. Length – 4.5 miles Difficulty – Moderate to DifficultDuration: 3 hoursAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Rugged Radios
- gratuity
You don’t ride along—you DRIVE the Jeep! This is Colorado’s only guided tour where you take the wheel of a real off-road Jeep and follow our expert guide through the mountains near Denver. We provide the vehicle, coach you through every step, and lead the way on scenic, beginner-friendly trails with just the right amount of adventure. Perfect for families, couples, and small groups who want a hands-on, exciting alternative to crowded bus tours. No off-roading experience needed—we make it fun and easy. Just show up ready to explore! We keep group sizes small and never pile strangers into the same vehicle. If you’ve ever wanted to see Colorado like a local—this is it.
Departure Point
- Idaho Springs RV Resort & Campground
- Idaho Springs RV Resort & Campground
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: St. Mary's Glacier7599 Fall River Road, Idaho Springs, ColoradoDrive to 13,132 feet and enjoy spectacular views of the Continental Divide, and nearby 14,000ft peaks. Travel through historic ghost towns, mines, and explore the true high country well above treeline. You decide the difficulty as we work our way higher and higher up the mountain. With a network of roads and varying terrain, you can be mild or push it to the top. Please note: we offer a variety of trails and this attraction is located on only of the trails. Trails are decided upon together with the client based on weather conditions on the day of the excursion and based on the difficulty level the client would like to select. Length – Variable depending upon season Difficulty – Medium to DifficultDuration: 3 hoursStop At: Bill Moore Lake TrailSaint Mary's Glacier is a pristine, semi-permanent mountain snowfield perched above St. Mary's lake in Arapaho National Forest near Yankee Hill Road. Often described as the best of Clear Creek County Jeeping, Yankee Hill Road is a classic traverse of mining roads and Jeep trails that feature steep climbs, big rocks, washed out crossings, and downright challenging obstacles. A maze of trails that can be explored from various start points, Yankee Hill Road is a Colorado jewel. Please note: we offer a variety of trails and this attraction is located on only of the trails. Trails are decided upon together with the client based on weather conditions on the day of the excursion and based on the difficulty level the client would like to select. Length – Variable Difficulty – ModerateDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Argentine PassBill Moore Lake is a beautiful high country lake situated at over 11,000 feet and surrounded by groves of aspen and pine. A road that would challenge most stock SUVs, Bill Moore Lake can be a great challenge with a wonderful reward at the end. Please note: we offer a variety of trails and this attraction is located on only of the trails. Trails are decided upon together with the client based on weather conditions on the day of the excursion and based on the difficulty level the client would like to select. Length – 4.5 miles Difficulty – Moderate to DifficultDuration: 3 hoursAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Rugged Radios
- gratuity
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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LovesVacation27
Summer was a great guide, she has a lot of experience in The area and with Jeeps. She was very personable and really added to our trip! We loved the views and the trails. Highly recommend this and our teenager enjoyed it too.
Lori H
I was hesitant to book the full day tour but I’m so glad I did. My husband and I had an amazing time. It was a blast off roading in the Rocky Mountains, the views were epic and Brandon was very knowledgeable and super entertaining! Would highly recommend!
Stephanie_D
We rented 2 Jeeps for our family of 6 and had an absolute blast! It was the perfect off-roading experience; better than we expected and more rugged than we expected, which was perfect! It was an exciting adventure and Brandon was awesome, personable, and made sure everyone was having fun! It was a true Colorado experience and a must do!
Lucas_S
Forking over $500 for a an experience isn't a small decision for our family, and I'm delighted to report that it was worth every penny! No one in our car had ever done any off-roading, and I honestly expected it to be pretty mild, but it was pleasantly gnarly for this novice. We were hoping for a moose sighting it settled for an elk. We saw tons of pretty wildflowers and got some stunning views. Brandon was great. The Jeep was great. Like I said at the beginning ... Worth every penny.
mwilliams851
We were visiting from the UK and booked this tour before we headed out to Denver.
Being the start of the season, there were only 2 of us in our jeep, guided by Brandon.
Their location in Idaho Springs was easy to find, with onsite parking and toilet facilities.
Brandon, our guide, was extremely welcoming and, before setting off, briefed us up on the mechanicals of the jeep and continued to do so during the trip over a walkie-talkie.
After a very short on road journey, we were soon selecting 4X4 and hitting the trail. Brandon was on the radio guiding us through the trails and telling us the history of the area.
The jeeps are well-equipped and negotiated the trails with ease. There were some quite technical sections, but we were expertly guided through.
We had a lunch stop and a view point, and stopped at various locations on the way.
The scenery and views along the way were outstanding.
If you're visiting Denver, and it's your type of thing it's a must do.