
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.
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 21-23, 2026
THE RANCH // LOVELAND, CO, USA
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-3
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.
5280 Arena Circle
Loveland, CO. 80538
Your Overland Expo Mountain West adventure kicks off the moment you hit the road. With Hipcamp, explore unique camping spots that make every step of the journey memorable.

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.

A group of Overland Expo ambassadors and exhibitors wind their way to Overland Expo Mountain West 2022 through Colorado’s Alpine Loop.

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.
Looking for more ways to connect with others? Join one of the many overland groups traveling together before or after the show.
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Looking for a scenic route that uses dirt, gravel, and paved roads to wind through remote parts of the region?
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether you`re just starting out or you`ve logged miles of dirt roads, you`ll fit right in.
Overland Expo East welcomes you with 200+ exhibitors and 260+ classes and activities.
🎟️ Buy tickets before midnight and save. Click the link in bio.
📅 October 23-25, 2026
📍 Oak Ridge Estate, Arrington, Virginia
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Last year, Overland Expo East brought out some seriously rad rigs.
Now we want to see yours. Comment a photo of your rig and tell us where it’s taken you. 😎
Read more about the Best Rigs of Overland Expo East 2025 on The Compass, link in bio.
Buy tickets and save through Sept. 16.
📍 Oak Ridge Estate, Arrington, Virginia
📅 October 23-25, 2026
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The @OverlandExpoFoundation Charity Dinner takes place Thursday, Oct. 22, 6–8 PM at Oak Ridge Estate. Exclusively for East campers and exhibitors, kick off the Overland Expo East weekend with good food, good people and stories worth sticking around for.
Proceeds from the event support @VentureUnknownFoundation, a nonprofit organization committed to protecting our public lands through conservation, restoration, education, and responsible recreation
The Overland Expo Foundation Charity Dinner features:
- @Food_For_Adventures Chef Natty`s Curated Outdoor Dinner
- Overland Expo Foundation Impact Stories
- Community Networking
- 50/50 Charity Raffle
- Support for Outdoor Access & Opportunity
Add-on a dinner ticket to your East camping pass at checkout.
Already got your camping pass? Visit the link in our bio to add-on a dinner ticket and learn more about the dinner!
#OverlandExpoEast #OverlandExpoFoundation #Overlanding
The gear, the rigs, the best community all in one place.
Join us for Overland Expo East, October 23-25, in Arrington, Virginia.
🎟️ Buy tickets before Sept. 17 and save. Link in bio.
📍 Oak Ridge Estate
Describe your ideal camp the way you`d tell a buddy. A quiet spot with room to turn a 25-footer around. @wildroute.ai does the rest.
It reads geospatial data, road conditions, satellite imagery and community reports, then matches results to your length, clearance and drivetrain before you ever head down the road. 🛻
Read more on The Compass, link in bio. 🧭
The details make the difference. 🔧
A well-built rig isn`t just about what`s under it—it`s about what`s on it. @tackform.systems, @NiteIze, @Pelican and @MidlandUSA bring the organization, communication, and protection the 2026 Ultimate Overland Vehicle needs on every mile. A dash mount that keeps devices in view, a strap system that locks gear down tight, rugged hard storage for the rough stuff, and radios that keep you connected beyond cell coverage.
Smart setups like these turn a loaded truck into an efficient one.
This rig will head to auction on Bring a Trailer this fall, and every dollar raised benefits the @OverlandExpoFoundation.
How do you keep your gear organized on the trail?
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Your camp kitchen is where the day slows down. Coffee at first light, a hot meal after a long haul, the whole crew around the fire. 🔥
This month`s Gear Showcase is all about the campsite and kitchen gear: stoves, cookware, knives and setups that make basecamp feel like home.
Read the full product descriptions on The Compass, linked in our bio!
What`s the one piece of camp kitchen gear you never leave home without?
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The Blue Ridge is calling. This is overlanding on the East Coast. 🍂
🛠️ 220+ Outdoor and Automotive Exhibitors
📚 270+ hours of programs and activities
Plus show discounts, community events, and custom-built rigs!
Whether you’re just beginning your overland journey or you’re a seasoned traveler, Overland Expo East is for you.
📍 Oak Ridge Estate, Arrington, Virginia
📅 October 23-25
🎟️ Tap the link in bio to buy tickets. Premium and Forest Camping are sold out.
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo MTN in Loveland, CO.
Photo by @TheAdventurePortal