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.
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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
Raising the bar for go-anywhere capability with a name that is instantly recognizable. The all new 2025 4Runner Trailhunter allows enthusiasts to go further, straight from the factory.
Come see @ToyotaUSA for your chance to check out the all-new 4Runner alongside the rest of the Toyota Truck Family at Overland Expo East.
For some added trail knowledge, attend one of their signature Toyota Outdoor Skills courses and enter for a chance to win your very own 2024 Tacoma Trailhunter + $25,000 cash.
While you’re at it, cancel those dinner plans and scope out your spot for their famous Friday night Fireside Chat. S’mores and Q+A included.
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Adventure motorcyclists (and those aspiring) - here’s a sneak preview of what we have in store for you at Overland Expo East!
🏕️ Motorcycle Campground where you can connect with other travelers and check out different set ups
🏍️ Demos by @harleydavidson, @yamahamotorusa, and @land_moto
🗺️ Travel resources and deals on camping and motorcycle gear
📚 100+ education sessions on a variety of overland and adventure travel topics
🎉 Happy hours, parties, and more!
Visit the link in bio for more info on all things moto at Overland Expo East, and get your tickets if you don’t have them already!
#overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast #adventuremotorcycle #adventuremotorcycles #adventuremoto #adventuremotorcycling #adventuremototouring #adventuremotorcycletravel #overlandmotorcycle
Feeling adventurous? When putting your truck or SUV to the test, maintaining proper control and stability can be too much for OE shocks. Even installing larger tires and wheels can greatly affect your vehicle’s performance and handling.
KYB offers high pressure monotube shocks that provide more control over original equipment and are perfect for off-roading, overlanding, towing, and hauling heavy loads. They offer performance upgrade monotubes, complete assemblies, lift and leveling and even adjustable damping shocks and struts.
Whether enjoying the outdoors or transporting your family safely, @kybshocks offers the completely correct shock and strut solution.
Learn more at the link in bio 🔗
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Score major discounts on gear and more at Overland Expo East! 🔥
Check out 300+ exhibitors as they showcase the latest and greatest gear and vehicles in the overland and adventure travel world. From giveaways and raffles to show specials just for attendees, you’ll find some major perks while getting to meet the awesome people behind the brands.
🧭 Overland Expo East is coming up October 4-6, 2024 at Oak Ridge Estate in Arrington, VA.
🎟️ Get your tickets now if you don’t have them already and let us know if you’re coming!
#overlandexpo #overlandexpomountainwest #overlandcommunity
OK4WD has been building off-road vehicles and selling the top products in the offroad and overland industry since it first opened its garage doors in 1979. Driven by adventure, OK4WD takes pride in supporting its customers from online retail to turn-key overland builds built at their shop. The company treats everyone like family.
Visit OK4WD’s booth at Overland Expo East to see the latest in off-road gear and tour purpose-built vehicles. Speak with professionals who live, eat, and breathe off-road travel and hit the trail with confidence.
Head to the OK4WD booth Friday night of Expo for a Mountain State Overland video premiere, followed by a Q&A with the MSO team and a raffle in the OK4WD booth.
OK4WD will also be hosting two seminars a day in their booth on Saturday and Sunday. Keep an eye on @ok4wd for seminar topics.
#ok4wd #overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast #overlandgear #offroadgear #overlandvehicles #offroadvehicles
The Overland Expo East 2024 education + event schedule is live! We’ve got 100+ education sessions for you to choose from including everything from how to plan a trip to safety, camping skills, vehicle repairs, first aid, and so much more. Plus you’ll find:
▪️Ride & Drives
▪️Motorcycle Demos
▪️Happy Hours, Parties & Special Events
▪️Meet-ups & Networking Opportunities
▪️Kids Adventure Area
▪️Film Festival
▪️Overland Expo Foundation Raffle
▪️Exhibitors Showcasing Epic Vehicles & Gear
▪️And more!
See the full schedule at the link in bio, and get your tickets while they’re available if you don’t have them already 🎟️
#overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast #overlandevent #overlandcommunity
Unleash your rig’s full potential with the 601 Maze Beadlock 17x9 Bronze from @thretoffroad. Precision-forged and ready for battle.
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Check out some of the best Toyotas of Overland Expo Mountain West 2024!
There were so many incredible adventure-ready vehicles at the event, this is just a sample of a few of the Toyotas that caught our eye.
See the full roundup with details on some of these builds at the link in bio 🔗
East is our last event this year! Come check out endless adventure vehicles yourself and get inspired to get out there 🧭
#overlandexpo #overlandexpomtnwest #overlandevent #overlandrigs #overlandvehicle #adventurerig #adventurevehicle #toyota #toyotaoffroad #toyotafreaks #toyotacamper
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