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 21-23, 2026
THE RANCH // LOVELAND, CO, USA
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | 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.
VENUE ADDRESS:
5280 Arena Circle
Loveland, CO. 80538
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.
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
This year’s inaugural Overland Expo SoCal blew us away — over 19,000 people came out to experience it. And you bet we’re planning an epic event for 2026 as well 🎉
Expect hundreds of brands, incredible vehicles, game changing gear, plenty of education sessions, a huge gear raffle, sponsored Happy Hour, hosted parties, and so much more. It’s going to be one incredible weekend!
🔥 Inside Tip: Camping Passes for this event are extremely limited. Snag yours now to turn the weekend into a full-on adventure.
Camping on-site gives you the best access to:
🏕️ Inspiring camp setups
✌️ Like-minded travelers
🚙 Vendors, classes, demos
🥳 Evening + after-hours fun
🎟️ Early Bird pricing ends 12/31. Grab your tickets now and save — see you in SoCal!
Here are 9 new, innovative overland products you’ll want to check out—from innovative camp gear to rugged vehicle upgrades.
👉 Swipe through for a quick look, then head to The Compass at OverlandExpo.com (link in bio) for the full roundup with all the details.
Which one would you add to your kit?
As we gear up for an epic 2026, we’ve been reminiscing on all the incredible moments that made 2025 unforgettable ✨ From new launches to community milestones, this year was packed with adventure and smiling faces.
There are way more highlights than we could ever fit into one post—but here are a few standout memories from each event that immediately came to mind:
🔸Photos 1 & 2: The first-ever Overland Expo SoCal kicked off with a line that wrapped around the event (complete with its own beer 🍺)
🔸Photo 3: @jeep + @dometic launched their new rooftop tent collab at Overland Expo West
🔸Photo 4: The 2025 Ultimate Overland Build took on the off-road training course at Overland Expo PNW
🔸Photo 5: @rc_x_overland and @traxxas hosted the first official RC track for both kids and adults at Overland Expo Mountain West
🔸Photo 6: @msoverland + @ok4wd premiered their film to a full house and gave us all the feels at Overland Expo East
What’s your favorite memory from this year? Drop it below! 👇
🔥 Be sure to join us in 2026! Early bird tickets are on sale through 12/31—get your tickets at the lowest price available!
#OverlandExpo #FlashbackFriday #OverlandEvent #OverlandCommunity
Power your adventures sustainably 🌎 @jackeryusa delivers clean, portable energy that helps you explore freely, protect the planet, and stay prepared—wherever life takes you.
👉 Discover the full story on The Compass at OverlandExpo.com—link in bio
A HUGE thank you to every attendee, camper, brand, instructor, volunteer, and staff member — YOU are what make this community and these events so special ✨
Thank you for showing up—traveling across the country, sharing your stories and skills, lending a hand, inspiring others, and bringing the stoke (and the smiles) all season long 🤙
Check out the recap pages under each event on our website to explore photo galleries packed with highlights—you might spot yourself!
Wishing you all a happy, adventure-filled Thanksgiving 🧡 What are you grateful for?
The Overland Expo Black Friday Gear Sale is on! 🔥 Score 20% off all merch in our Gear Shop with the code OVERLANDEXPOBF
👉 Tap the link in bio to shop and save on gifts for yourself and your loved ones.
⏳ Sale ends Dec 5
🎁 Looking for the perfect gift for the overlander, traveler, or adventure-lover in your life? ✨
This year’s Holiday Gift Guide is packed with epic gear PLUS a ton of Black Friday and holiday deals you won’t want to miss 🔥
🏕️ From camp essentials and stocking stuffers to dream-worthy upgrades, this year’s picks are all about elevating every adventure 🛠️
👉 Tap the link in our bio to explore the full guide and all the special offers.
Happy gifting & happy trails! 🚙💨✨
🚛🔥 Meet “Bronty” — a 1996 Stewart & Stevenson M1079 turned full-blown expedition vehicle/tiny house.
We met up with Justin at Overland Expo PNW as he was heading toward Alaska — the official start of his around-the-world journey. Fast forward to now, and he’s making his way south with his sights set on Argentina for the first major leg of the adventure 🌎✨
🎥 Catch the full tour on YouTube (link in bio), where Justin walks us through every detail of the build: mini-split A/C, full solar setup, full-size fridge, clever interior layout, and everything needed for full-time off-grid living.
Follow Justin’s journey ➜ @destinationdaily_
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