Trips & Trails: Russell Gulch, Colorado
If you like your backcountry trips easy-but-adventurous, and full of history, you won’t want to miss Russell Gulch, a largely abandoned mining town in Colorado.
GUIDE TOLOVELAND, CO
Overland Expo MOUNTAIN WEST is located in Loveland, Colorado near the Rocky Mountains, Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Denver, CO.
AUGUST 22-24, 2025
THE RANCH // LOVELAND, CO, USA
FRI 8-5 | SAT 8-5 | SUN 9-3
ABOUT THE VENUE
THE RANCH
Since 2003, The Ranch Events Complex has been earning the reputation as one of the premier event and entertainment complexes in the region. With the ability to host anything from a board meeting to tens of thousands of music festival fans, the multi-purpose venues on the campus of The Ranch are not only known locally as a place for entertainment but is also a nationally recognized event destination.
DRIVING TIMES TO THE RANCH:
- Denver, CO via I-25: 1 hr
- Cheyenne, WY via I-25: 1 hr
- Salt Lake City, UT via I-80 to I-25: 7 hrs
- Amarillo, TX via US 287 to I-70: 7 hrs
- Albuquerque, NM via I-25: 7 hrs
OVERLAND ROUTES & RESOURCES
Tales from the Trail: Colorado’s Alpine Loop
A group of Overland Expo ambassadors and exhibitors wind their way to Overland Expo Mountain West 2022 through Colorado’s Alpine Loop.
Trips & Trails: Aspen Ridge
For this Trips & Trails, Sterling Noren of Noren Films took Overland Expo’s 2021 Ultimate Overland Vehicle, Honda Africa Twin, on Aspen Ridge. The Honda Africa Twin will be a part of other storytelling throughout the year. Follow the 4Runner’s adventures on its official landing page.
Trips & Trails: Colorado BDR Segment 4
By: David Hilgendorf For this Trips & Trails, David Hilgendorf rode Overland Expo’s 2021 Ultimate Overland Motorcycle,
Trips & Trails: Cinnamon Pass & Engineer Pass
A loop of 63 miles of semi-technical four-wheel-drive trail, the Alpine Loop in Southwestern Colorado may not seem like an overland route, but it is the heart of an area that can provide days and days of exploration and adventure
Trips & Trails: Medano Pass Primitive Road
The 22-mile long Medano Pass Primitive Road connects Colorado Highway 69 with Great Sand Dunes National Preserve and Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Looking for more ways to connect with others? Join one of the many overland groups traveling together before or after the show.
Expedition Portal | American Adventurist | ADVride| Overland Bound
Looking for a scenic route that uses dirt, gravel, and paved roads to wind through remote parts of the region?
ACCOMODATIONS
HOTELS / BED & BREAKFASTS
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EXPO HOUSING SERVICES
WARNING: This is not a legitimate company. If you are contacted by them, do not use their services.
NEARBY RV PARKS
We do not allow motorhomes / RVs to camp on-site. It’s best to book a real RV park near Loveland.
RV PARKS IN THE LOVELAND AREA:
Check out reviews of various RV Parks and Campgrounds in the area.
CAMPING
In order to keep our culture of off-the-beaten-path travel alive and well, all on-site camping is restricted to motorcycles, tents, overland vehicles, and small overland trailers ONLY.
CAMPGROUNDS IN THE AREA:
NATIONAL FOREST CAMPGROUNDS
The Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forest offers several campgrounds, click HERE for a list of campgrounds.
DISPERSED CAMPING
Dispersed camping is allowed in the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forest. More Info.
FOOD & DRINK
THE COFFEE TREE
Where good things grow! The Coffee Tree is dedicated to serving the best coffee. Their coffees are freshly-roasted and expertly prepared in the artisan fashion, with an emphasis on quality, presentation and efficient friendly service.
BENT FORK THE GRILL
A locally-owned independent restaurant, Bent Fork the Grill serves a diverse offering of traditional dishes that are inventive, fresh, and flavorful in a distinctive environment of casual sophistication.
NORDY’S BAR-B-QUE & GRILL
For over 25 years, the Nordhagen family has been working on and serving up hungry people in Northern Colorado. Out from their hickory pit smoker comes the most mouth-watering, slow-cooked ribs, brisket, sausage, and pork that you have ever tasted.
THE DONUT HAUS
Come for donuts, leave with love! The story of The Donut Haus began more than 3 decades ago in Estes Park, Colorado where German baker, Dieter D’Alquen, started making donuts in an old gas station. Today, you find Lois and Mary Ann at their “haus” in Orchards Shopping Center where they serve fresh handmade donuts, bagels, pies, cakes, brownies, breakfast burritos, and more.
ARTE PIZZERIA
Arte Pizzeria has been proudly serving the best pizza, calzones and salads in Loveland, Colorado for over a decade. We are a family owned business, and our artisan recipes are crafted with Italian traditions, a focus on quality and excellent customer service. We shred our own whole milk mozzarella cheese, grind our own pizza sauce, and only use the freshest ingredients.
THINGS TO DO
Not sure what you want to do, but want to know what is available in the area? Visit Loveland has suggestions for the art lover, foodie, adventurer and more. The Ranch can also help you Plan Your Visit to Loveland and make the most of your time in Northern Colorado. Colorado is full of adventure. Looking to travel before or after the show? Colorado Tourism can help you plan your travels.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARKS
No trip to Colorado is complete without a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park. Only one hour from The Ranch, let this park take your breath away with beautiful vistas, wildlife around every corner, and starry dark sky nights. These 10 hikes will get you and enjoying the best of Rocky Mountain National Park.
HIKING
Get lost in the beautiful pine forests of the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forest with a great hike! Limitless options are available at Hiking Project.
Southern Colorado is home to the Colorado Trail, 485 miles of recreational trail that crosses Colorado from Denver to Durango.
Devil’s Backbone Nature Trail is right outside of Loveland, perfect for a morning or evening trek.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Colorado is home to 4 of the 5 best mountain biking destinations in the country. View the list on Singletracks.com. Bicycle rentals and guides available. Use Velolet to find a shop wherever you find yourself in Colorado.
MTB Project or Singletracks also have maps and suggestions for great trails in Colorado.
FISHING
The City of Loveland is surrounded by a number of lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers. You don’t have to venture very far to find a great place to fish.
Species: Trout, walleye, bass, perch, bluegill, catfish, and more
Take a guided trip with Northern Colorado Fishing Outfitters LLC. Let them show you the best well-kept secrets in Northern Colorado.
Fly & Ride
Where to rent motorcycles?
Although motorcycle rentals are not available locally in Loveland, you can fly to the surrounding areas and rent adventure motorcycles at:
Denver, CO – Eagle Rider
Aurora, CO – Colorado Tour Bikes
Denver, CO – Twisted Roads (motorcycle sharing community)
Enjoy a ride through Rocky Mountain National Park or any of the front range mountains before or after Overland Expo.
CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW #OVERLANDEXPO
Conceived on a frozen lake in the Northern United States, you may find Imperial Outdoors roaming anywhere traditional RVs won’t go. Built to exceed the boundaries of a traditional camper, Imperial Outdoors is your all-weather, all terrain home away from everything.
Come see @imperial_outdoors_rv at Overland Expo West this year at their NEW booth Q105 where they will be releasing two new series built for your Overland Journey!
🎉 Ready for a good time? Overland Expo West is next week!! We can`t wait to get together in Flagstaff for an epic weekend filled with gear, vehicles, community, education, and adventure.
➡️ Swipe through for a preview of some of the special areas you’ll get to explore over the weekend and the special events you won’t want to miss.
👇 Who’s coming? What are you most excited for?
📍 See you in Flagstaff! Tickets at the link in bio 🎟️
Thank you to all of our special area + in-booth party sponsors:
- Oasis Bar & Foodcourt sponsored by @sunflarexplor
- Kids Adventure Area sponsored by Bronco Wild Fund / @desertforddealers
- Thursday Happy Hour sponsored by @barebonesliving
- Friday Happy Hour sponsored by @topsknives
- Saturday Happy Hour sponsored by @maxxistires
- Film Festival sponsored by @krugxp
- Toyota Game Night hosted by @toyotausa
- Moto Party sponsored by @motorcycleriderjustice
- Breakfast with @firestone
- Raffle supporting the @overlandexpofoundation
- Camp Subaru Party hosted by @subaru_usa
The Pinnacle of Overlanding Trailers is coming to Overland Expo West 2025. The all-new @patriot.campers ST5 Supertourer will be making its show debut.
Built in Australia, engineered and designed for the world, the ST5 redefines what’s possible in an Overlanding Trailer. Luxury living, lightning-fast setup, and unmatched durability in off road conditions.
See it in person at the Patriot Campers booth Q34 at Overland Expo West.
Tommy Camper Vans has redefined vanlife in Arizona, setting a new standard with unmatched in-house capabilities—including a full-service dealership, professional paint shop, and custom-built roof racks—all under one roof. Known for their hand-crafted, custom camper vans, Tommy delivers unbeatable quality, pricing, and turnaround time.
At the helm is Mikey Rudman, a visionary builder driven by a mission to streamline the custom van experience. Backed by the most skilled craftsmen in Arizona, Mikey and the Tommy team are revolutionizing the way adventure vans are built—merging custom craftsmanship with efficient manufacturing processes.
🚐 Now, @tommycampervans proudly introduces “The MAV”—the ultimate luxury adventure van packed with premium features and designed for those who demand comfort and capability. Come see it in person at Overland Expo West and meet the team behind these incredible vans!
🌄 The road is calling. Tommy Camper Vans is ready to build your dream.
Calling all Adventure Seekers! Come see @toyotausa in Booth Q30 at Overland Expo West May 16-18 for your chance to win a 4Runner Trailhunter, plus a cash prize! Check out the all-new 2025 Trailhunter 4Runner—plus the Trailhunter Tacoma and 1958 Land Cruiser. Don’t forget to complete a quick survey in exchange for some Toyota swag!
🎉 Starting at 7pm on Friday night, come to Toyota Game Night for free food, drinks, and prizes. We`ve got a special mystery celeb, too, so you definitely won`t want to miss it!
For over 50 years, Four Wheel Campers has been handcrafting rugged, pop-up truck campers designed for true backcountry adventure. Their campers offer the perfect balance of durability, comfort, and go-anywhere capability, and their low-profile, lightweight designs have become legendary in the overland world. 🔧🌲🏔️
👉 Check out the latest Industry Spotlight to learn more and see why Four Wheel Campers is still leading the pack — link in bio!
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1: @ryanburch
3: @travisburkephotography
2, 4-5: @fourwheelcampers
Introducing ARCANE WARRIOR at Overland Expo West!
Roll up to Booth L38 in Flagstaff, Arizona, and get up close with this new brand built for overlanding. @arcanewarriorglobal gear snaps seamlessly onto any rig, giving adventurers a unified, battle ready setup that is as stylish as it is rugged.
Born in 2020, each patented piece is designed, tested, and built to withstand the wild and looks good doing it. Courage, resilience, and passion fuel every product. Stop by their booth to see how true warrior gear can transform your next expedition.
📍 Find them at Booth L38 from May 16-18
🌐 Explore the full lineup at arcanewarrior.us
The Overland Expo West education + event schedule is live! You’ll find hundreds of classes, education sessions, demos, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or new to overlanding, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to elevate your skills, meet incredible people, and learn from overlanding OGs.
👉 Swipe through to see the different education areas you`ll get to explore during the event, and head to the link in bio for education highlights and a link to the full schedule.
From how to plan an overlanding trip, border crossings, and finding campsites to vehicle repair and recovery, cooking on the road, and vehicle tours, there’s something for everyone.
What sessions are you most excited about?
🔥 Overland Expo West is coming up fast, May 16-18 in Flagstaff, AZ. There are only 2 days left to save on tickets so get yours now! 🎟️
Thank you to our education area sponsors:
- @landsharkoverland
- @bushlapausa
- Rig Ready Systems
- @uhaul
- @midlandusa
- @kumhotireusa
- @hankooktireusa
- @quadlock
- @denalicampers
THE WORLD IS OUT THERE GO SEE IT!
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo MTN in Loveland, CO.
Photo by @TheAdventurePortal