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.
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Take a tour of National Geographic photographer Mylo Fowler’s overland ready Rivian outfitted for camping and off-grid travel in all seasons.
Mylo blends adventure with purpose, using his vehicle for his photography work and to support and uplift Native American communities through powerful storytelling and humanitarian work. You’ll often find him rescuing people and their vehicles from sticky situations as well.
👉 See the full tour and learn more about his work on Overland Expo’s YouTube channel (🔗 in bio).
Huge thanks to @OffroadMylo for taking the time to connect with us at Overland Expo SoCal!
🎥 @yapping_about_cars
#overlandexpo #overlandexposocal #overlandcommunity #rivian #rivianr1t @rivianofficial
Whether deep in the forest or parked under desert stars, stay connected with @homefi.info’s multicarrier Portable Wireless 4G Hotspot. The best part? It fits in the palm of your hand and brings Wi-Fi wherever your rig takes you. From uploading epic views to checking trail maps, it’s adventure-ready internet that moves when you do.
From the front lines of a war zone to the forefront of overland innovation, the story behind James Baroud is pretty incredible ✨
Swipe through for quick highlights, then head to The Compass on overlandexpo.com (link in bio) to read the full story. It will surprise you and will make you want to learn more about their rooftop tents if you`re not already familiar with them ⛺
📷 @jamesbaroud
Let’s hear it for the dogs of Overland Expo West! Ok, the last one’s not a dog but he made the cut 😂🐶
Did you bring your pup? Let us know and tag them if they’re on Instagram!
The next chance to get all the pups together is Overland Expo PNW coming up fast June 27-29 in Redmond, Oregon. Join us for a good time! 🥳
Meet Chad & Rose (@two.wheels_three.sheets ) - a seriously epic couple who left it all behind to ride through the Americas on two wheels. 🏍️
🌎 From crossing the heart of the Amazon Jungle, cruising the Trans-Amazonica Highway, to boat-hopping rivers, their journey is pure inspiration.
👉 Head to the Overland Expo YouTube channel (🔗 in bio) to hear the full story and get a tour of their motorcycle travel setup built for extended off-road adventures.
🙌 Catch them (and more legends) at a future Overland Expo event (PNW is coming up June 27-29!)
👥 Tag a friend who needs to see this!
Huge thanks to @two.wheels_three.sheets for sharing their incredible story with us!
#OverlandExpo #AdventureMotorcycle #MotoTravel #Overlanding #CoupleGoals #ExploreMore #ReelAdventure #MotoLife #adventurecouple #motoadventure
Overland Expo PNW is less than a month away, and we couldn`t be more excited to bring you an unforgettable weekend of adventure, education, rigs, gear, and community 🎉
Get ready to explore the best brands in overlanding, gear up with the latest innovations, score deals, and connect with the adventure community 🌲⚙️🙌
Head to the link in bio for the full scoop and be sure to join us for an epic weekend June 27-29 in Redmond, OR!
Will you be there? Who are you most excited to see?
🎟️ Don`t miss out, grab your tickets by 6/1 to save!
Just a handful of the epic rigs we saw at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, AZ this year 🤩🔥👌
What’s your favorite? Which ones did we miss?
We’ve got some roundups from West coming to The Compass at overlandexpo.com soon. In the meantime, we’re already gearing up for our next event!
🌲 Overland Expo PNW is coming to Redmond, OR June 27-29. This is one of our favorites - don’t miss it! Save on tickets through 6/1 - get ‘em now 🔥
We hope to see you there!
Overland Expo West 2025 is a wrap - what an epic weekend with the best overlanding community on the planet!
🙌 A big thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, instructors, staff, and everyone who came out!
👇 Were you there? What was your favorite part?
📺 Watch the full recap video on YouTube (link in bio) and keep an eye out for more from the event.
🌄 Overland Expo PNW is next – June 27-29 in Redmond, Oregon - we hope to see you there!
🎥 @brooks_roe
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