ATV RENTALS
ESTES PARK, COLORADO
Backbone Adventures is the top-rated ATV rental and tour company in Colorado. Also, our ATV and UTV rentals are easy and accessible for all skill levels, making it simple for anyone to explore scenic trails, enjoy breathtaking mountain views, and spot wildlife.
Johnny Park Experience
Available Jun 15th – Nov 30th
An unforgettable ATV adventure in Estes Park, our Johnny Park ride is the perfect grab-and-go experience. Just meet us at the trailhead, hop on, and ride—no hauling, no hassle.
- Stunning Colorado views around every corner
- Beginner-friendly trails. Fast, flowy, and fun
- Guided or unguided with on-trail support
Our team is staged on the trail to keep your experience safe, smooth, and stress-free from start to finish.
Starting at $159
Ride the Seasons
Available Year-Round
Experience Colorado like never before with winter snow bashing, spring mud, or high-altitude summer sun. Expect stunning scenery, fun conditions, and trails perfect for all skill levels.
- Choose your trail and ride at your own pace
- Free truck and trailer with ATV ready to go
- Ride Command GPS trail navigation
This unguided adventure makes exploring easy while giving you the freedom to experience Colorado your way.
Starting at $159
Sunset to Stars Ride
Available Jun 15th – Labor Day
Experience the magic of Colorado. This evening adventure begins during golden hour on Johnny Park, giving you perfect lighting for incredible photos as you ride. As the sun sets, the experience continues into the night, where you’ll enjoy stunning views under a dark sky filled with stars.
Running from 7pm–9pm, this ride blends adventure, scenery, and unforgettable stargazing into one unique experience you won’t find anywhere else.
Starting at $349
Sunset to Stars Ride
Available Jun 15th – Labor Day
Experience the magic of Colorado on this evening ride at Johnny Park. Start during golden hour for incredible photo lighting, then continue into the night for unforgettable dark-sky views.
- Golden hour lighting for stunning photos
- Ride into the night with dark sky stargazing
- Scenic Johnny Park views the entire time
Running from 7pm–9pm, this experience blends adventure, scenery, and unforgettable stargazing into one unique ride you won’t find anywhere else.
Starting at $349
UNFORTGETABLE ADVENTURES
THE EXPERIENCE
Experience the thrill of an ATV rental adventure in Estes Park, Colorado in summer or winter. Rugged Rocky Mountain terrain meets stunning views, abundant wildlife, and wicked fun off-road trails. Estes Park is Colorado’s top destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a mix of scenic trail systems, alpine meadows, forested paths, mining sites, glaciers, amazing water crossings, and rocky climbs that make every ride unforgettable. Whether you’re an experienced rider or brand-new to off-roading, there are ATV trails for every skill level, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace and confort level.
As you ride through the mountains and forests surrounding Estes Park, you’ll enjoy panoramic views, fresh air, and the chance to spot elk, mule deer, moose, and other iconic Colorado wildlife. The mix of terrain keeps the experience exciting—one moment you’re cruising along a smooth dirt path with picture-perfect vistas, and the next you’re navigating a more technical section that adds a burst of adrenaline.
TOP RATED ACTIVITY
Backbone Adventures is consistently one of the top-rated activities in Estes Park, Colorado. Drawing near me visitors from Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and other mountain towns like Breckenridge, Vail, and Grand Lake. Backbone is loved for its friendly, knowledgeable staff, and high-quality off-road rentals. With a 4.9-star Google rating and 5-star TripAdvisor reviews, customers continually praise their experiences.
One Google review raves: “If I could give them 6 stars, I absolutely would! … Everything was smooth, organized … we had an absolute blast.”
Another adds: “Had a wonderful experience … All the equipment was clean, safe … highly recommend these guys.”
On TripAdvisor, guests highlight the “incredibly friendly, professional” team and “top-notch” vehicles for exploring scenic trails.
With thousands of glowing reviews across Google, TripAdvisor, and Yelp, Backbone Adventures earns its reputation as a must-do, high-trust, and unforgettable Estes Park adventure.
GUIDED OR UNGUIDED ATV TOURS
We offer unguided Colorado ATV tours year-round. However, it the summer months also offer guided ATV tours. Select the delivered ride option during check out or when talking with us over the phone. Simply let us know you prefer to be guided and we’ll accommodate you. We can show you all the cool hidden vistas and fun sections of trail. We can handle small groups and large ones such as: Team building events, corporate events, familiy reunions, bachelor parties, and wedding parties. Oh yeah, and we can get you a discount as well.
HOW IT WORKS
Need to Know
- No security deposit required
- 21+ to rent
- 18+ to drive with license
- Minimum age to ride – Must be able to wear DOT helmet
- Smallest helmet we have available is youth small
- Car seats will fit in all UTV’s (Razors & Northstars)
- 5% discount for teachers, military, first responders, and seniors
Johnny Park Experience
- Available Jun 15th – Nov 30th
- 3-hour ride
- Easy option – Meet us at the trail
- Check in at our shop 60 minutes ahead of time
- Sign paperwork, get helmets, and directions to the trail
- Drive in your car to the trail (25 minutes away)
- When you arrive we go over the trail map, ATV operation, and safety
- We’re on the trail at all times for whatever you need
- All ATV’s include Ride Command GPS trail navigation
- Razors include Bluetooth stereo systems
- Available ATV’s — 4 wheelers, 2-seat, and 4-seat Razors
Sunset to Stars Ride
- Available Jun 15th – Labor Day
- 2-hour ride
- Easy option – Meet us at the trail
- Confirmation email will include directions to the trail
- When you arrive we go over the trail map, ATV operation, and safety
- We’re on the trail at all times for whatever you need
- All Razors include Bluetooth stereo & GPS trail navigation
- Available ATV’s — 2-seat and 4-seat Razors
Ride the Seasons
- Available Year-Round
- Half or full day rides
- Free truck and trailer provided (loaded and ready to go)
- Choose your experience (pick the trail best for you)
- We provide exact easy directions to any trail
- Check in at our shop 30 minutes ahead of time
- All ATV’s include Ride Command GPS trail navigation
- Razors and Xpedition include Bluetooth stereo systems
- Available ATV’s — 4 wheelers, 2-seat, 4-seat Razors, and 5-seat Xpedition
Unlike other rental companies, when you rent with Backbone Adventures, what you see is what you get! Addtionally, we post photos of our actual machines, riders, and trails. As a result, our service is the best in the business. Our equipment is brand new and we maintain everything meticulously. Also, we are family owned and operated. We’re going to treat you how we like to be treated.
Standard Cancellation Policy
Unless you purchase Trip Protection, cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before your scheduled reservation time. Furthermore, cancellations must be made by phone—emails are not accepted. Finally, if you fail to show up for your reservation (“no show”), you will not receive a refund.
Why We Have This Policy
Each ride requires us to reserve a specific machine and date just for you. Once booked, we are unable to resell that machine or time slot to someone else. For this reason, we are strict with our cancellation timeline.
Weather-Related Cancellations
Also, note that rain or snow is not grounds for cancellation or refund. However, if dangerous thunderstorms are present in the riding area, we may cancel for safety reasons. That said, Colorado mountain weather is unpredictable, and we cannot guarantee conditions.
Trip Protection Option
To give you more flexibility, we offer Trip Protection. This allows you to cancel for any reason up to 1 hour before your ride. You can add Trip Protection during your online booking or over the phone.
Need to Rebook?
If you need to reschedule your ride, please call us directly. We’re happy to help with rebooking when possible, within the terms of our policy.
