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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When adventure calls, you answer. K&N ensures that your rig is ready to take on any challenge nature throws at you. Built to withstand dusty trails and rocky paths, their filtration systems let your engine breathe easy so you can focus on what matters most: enjoying the journey.
Go further, explore more, with @knfilters ⛰️
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Here’s a roundup of the best Toyotas of 2024 that stole the show at this year’s Overland Expo events 🔥
Which one’s your favorite? Did we miss any? Let us know below 👇
Come to our 2025 events to see more epic, adventure-ready Toyotas and all the gear options to kit them out 🏔️
🎥 @rick_stowe
Featuring:
@simon4runner
@bound.for.nowhere
@explorationquarterly
@peaksuspension
@elevatedoverland
@expion360
@adventurehammocksystems
@msoverland
@sherpaec
@intrepidcampgear
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ANTISHANTY builds ultralight, fully hard-sided, all-aluminum, four-season adventure dwellings designed to adapt to any outdoor lifestyle.
Each product is built with the team’s hobbies in mind, including off-roading, mountain biking, dirt biking, skiing, hunting, and fishing. No matter the product, you can enjoy breathtaking views and the ultimate indoor-outdoor experience, whether opening the A-frame doors from the lofted queen bed of the AS-1 trailer or opening the three
side doors on the RTD and DWELL SHELL for a 270 degree view. Each product is built to last with no wood or canvas to rot or mold.
DWELL DIFFERENT and enhance your outdoor lifestyle to the fullest with ANTISHANY. Learn more at the link in bio 🏕️
🎥 @antishantyusa
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Not that you needed any convincing 😉
What’s your favorite part of Overland Expo?
If you’ve never been, be sure to join us for an event (or a few!) in 2025. We’ve got an incredible lineup and our team is working hard behind the scenes planning the best year
yet!
🎟️ Early Bird tickets for all 2025 events are on sale now! Lock in your spot and save before prices go up 12/31 🔥
We can’t wait to see you!
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Whether you’re tackling epic trails, finding the perfect campsite, or overlanding into uncharted territory, @gaiagps has your back with reliable offline maps, real-time weather, and trip planning tools that won’t quit on you.
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Ready to make an overlander’s holiday dreams come true? From rugged gear to epic travel essentials, our Holiday Gift Guide has everything the adventurer in your life will love.
Whether they’re hitting the trails or camping under the stars, these picks are sure to fuel their next journey 🌲
🔥 You’ll find exclusive holiday offers in this guide as well, so you can score a gift for your adventure partner (or for yourself 😉) at a discount.
🎁 Check out the guide now and find the perfect gift! (Link in bio)
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Treat your truck or SUV with the tire it deserves! The Open Country R/T Trail is built for light-truck and SUV owners seeking greater off-road capability than a standard all-terrain tire, without the noise and harshness of a dedicated mud tire.
🎥 @ToyoTires
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As we head into the holiday weekend here in the U.S., we want to say how incredibly grateful we are for YOU. This incredible overlanding and adventure travel community is truly something special.
To our attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, instructors, and event staff - and to everyone who shares our passion for exploring the world on four wheels (or two!) - thank you for making every event an unforgettable adventure.
We hope you enjoy the holiday weekend! Here’s to many more miles and memories together 🏔️
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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