Best Scenic Drives in Estes Park for Slingshots

Open-air driving is what makes Slingshots rentals in Estes Park so special, and Estes is packed with routes that maximize the experience. Popular scenic drives feature mountain backdrops, river corridors, and pull-off viewpoints perfect for photos. The best scenic drives in Estes Park for Slingshots include Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park or one of many beautiful mountain canyons in and around the area. If you would rather get in the dirt, check out some other things to do in Estes Park.

Enjoy the Journey, Not Just the Destination

Highway corridors near Estes Park offer smooth pavement and elevation changes that highlight why Slingshot rentals are so popular with Denver visitors. These routes allow drivers to enjoy the journey, not just the destination. Among the best scenic drives in Estes Park for Slingshots is Rocky Mountain National Park. Check out this video of a Slingshot ride we captured on Trail Ridge Road in RMNP:

The Slingshot R Difference

Backbone Adventures offers the 2026 Slingshot R model. Not the cheaper S and SL versions. The R is a sports car, not one that just looks like it. The R has more horsepower, wider tires for better cornering, and Brambo brakes. Plus it has the Rockford Fosgate stage 3 Bluetooth sound system and Ride Command GPS navigation. Here’s what the new 2026 R model looks like, and this is excatly what you will get in faded mint when you rent from Backbone:

Get in the Dirt Instead with a Jeep Rental

Would you rather get a little more extreme and get in the dirt? Consider Jeep rentals in Estes Park as an alternative. The area is packed with National Forest trail systems to accomodate every comfort and skill level. That doesn’t mean you have to spend the entire time in the dirt. A lot of people like to take the doors off, flip the soft top back, and cruise downtown or up Trail Ridge Road or Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. Here are a couple images so you can see the possibilities: