Best Places to Drive a Jeep in Estes Park

Estes Park features a variety of roads and backcountry routes ideal for Jeep exploration. These include forest service roads, high elevation trails, and scenic overlooks accessible only by lifted 4×4 vehicles. Jeep drivers can experience areas that standard vehicles can’t reach, making rentals a popular option for Denver visitors seeking deeper mountain access built for the extremes. read on for the best places to drive a Jeep in Estes Park. Book now for Jeep renatls in Estes Park.

Trail Options for Jeep Rentals in Estes Park

The trails range from mild to wild. Backbone Adventures will help you choose the trail that best suits your comfort and skill level. But, if you’re not not dirt, check out other things to do in Estes Park.

Old Fall River Road

Easy — Old Fall River Road is a 9-mile dirt montain road that goes through Rocky Mountain National Park and ends up at the Alpine Visitor’s Center. It’s so easy you can do it in your 2-wheel drive car. But that’s boring right? A lot of people like to do a Jeep rental and spend the first half of the day on Old Fall River and then end their day on the south side of Pierson Park where they ca get in some good 4 wheelin. Check out the trails page for more info on all the trails in the area.

Pierson Park

Easy – Moderate — Pierson is customer favorite because it’s about as easy as it gets by Colorado standards for off-roading. Literally anyone can do this trail and it’s only 10 minutes from Estes Park. You could spend all day on the trail if you want. You could spend time hanging out in the lower meadows near a creek where the moose frequent. You could find your way to a stunning vista we call Rocky Top. Or, you could make a stop at the Twin Sisters aluvial fan area.

Middle Saint Vrain

Difficult — This is an extreme trail system chalked full of boulders and rocky trails. It will test your skills. Only experienced off-roaders should attempt it. However, the water crossings there are plentify and amazing. At one point, the water coming off the nearby glacier is going to be over the bottom of your doors. The stunning view at Coney Flats is a must see. If you can handle it, you’re gonna dig it big time. This is why Backbone believes it’s one of the best places to drive a Jeep in Estes Park.

Storm Mountain

Moderate – Difficult — Although the entire trail system burned in the 2020 Cameron Peak fire, it’s still one of the most beautiful places in Colorado. The view from the summit is to die for. You won’t find a better vista in Colorado. It’s considered easy to moderate, but for someone without off-road expreience, the climb to the summit might feel more on the difficult side. No worries though, lock in it 4-low and simple crawl up. There’s nothing to it. Storm Mountain (if you tackle the entire trail) will be an adventure and experience you will never forget.

Rather Stick to the Pavement?

A great option would be Slingshot rentals in Estes Park. This is a customer favorite because it’s fast, less bumpy, and you still get all the amazing views.