The Only YOU-DRIVE Jeep Experience in Colorado

Overview

Native Jeeps offers expert-guided, custom Jeep tour adventures on the picturesque mountain roads outside Denver, in Clear Creek County, Colorado.

We are the only permitted Jeep tour company with active operations in Clear Creek County! Also, we are the ONLY Jeep tour company that allows YOU to drive the vehicle!

As such, we offer a truly unique experience and set of expedition tours on breathtaking trails no one else will show you. All this, with less than a 40 minute drive from central Denver, 45 minutes from Breckenridge and under an hour from Vail!

So, if you’re in the area looking for the perfect day-trip getaway, outdoor adventure or even just a unique Instagram photo op surrounded by the fourteeners of the Rocky Mountains, Native Jeeps is the perfect fit for your plans.

City: Idaho Springs

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $450.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $450.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Rugged Radios

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Argentine Pass

Drive to 13,132 feet and enjoy spectacular views of the Continental Divide, and nearby 14,000ft peaks. Travel through historic ghost towns, mines, and explore the true high country well above treeline. You decide the difficulty as we work our way higher and higher up the mountain. With a network of roads and varying terrain, you can be mild or push it to the top. Please note: we offer a variety of trails and this attraction is located on only of the trails. Trails are decided upon together with the client based on weather conditions on the day of the excursion and based on the difficulty level the client would like to select. Length – Variable depending upon season Difficulty – Medium to Difficult

St. Mary's Glacier

Saint Mary's Glacier is a pristine, semi-permanent mountain snowfield perched above St. Mary's lake in Arapaho National Forest near Yankee Hill Road. Often described as the best of Clear Creek County Jeeping, Yankee Hill Road is a classic traverse of mining roads and Jeep trails that feature steep climbs, big rocks, washed out crossings, and downright challenging obstacles. A maze of trails that can be explored from various start points, Yankee Hill Road is a Colorado jewel. Please note: we offer a variety of trails and this attraction is located on only of the trails. Trails are decided upon together with the client based on weather conditions on the day of the excursion and based on the difficulty level the client would like to select. Length – Variable Difficulty – Moderate

Bill Moore Lake Trail

Bill Moore Lake is a beautiful high country lake situated at over 11,000 feet and surrounded by groves of aspen and pine. A road that would challenge most stock SUVs, Bill Moore Lake can be a great challenge with a wonderful reward at the end. Please note: we offer a variety of trails and this attraction is located on only of the trails. Trails are decided upon together with the client based on weather conditions on the day of the excursion and based on the difficulty level the client would like to select. Length – 4.5 miles Difficulty – Moderate to Difficult

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (48)

ricardojmoreno

Aug 2020

Being a Jeeper, I was a bit apprehensive about this being a "tourist trap." I am happy to report that was not the case. From the onset, Brandon was very courteous in our interactions. He asked what it was we were looking for in our tour (technical off-road challenge or more of a scenic trip). We chose the scenic route since we wheel at home and rather get the best views of Colorado. On the day of the trip, Brandon and Alma arrived at the meeting location on time with very well-built and equipped Jeep (JKs and a JL). Our group consisted of a three vehicle convoy, Brandon and Elma leading the two client-driven Jeeps. Throughout the tour Brandon was feeding us information (via radios) about the history of the town and the mining operations that started it all. Brandon is extremely knowledgable of the area and history as he was a miner there himself. Even though we chose the "scenic" option, there was still plenty of heart-pumping wheeling. Brandon guided everyone through the radio as to what lines to pick and and when and how to engage and disengage the differing 4WD and gear settings. The other party in our convoy had never been in a Jeep or off-roading and they had no difficulty following along and had a blast. Our tour was of Bill Moore Lake. After crawling up the mountain side, letting the Jeeps flex, and seeing some examples of what not to do by others on the trail, we made it to the lake. I can try and explain the beauty of the scenery, but it would never be enough. See the attached pictures, which still don't do it justice. If you're in the Denver area and want the thrill of going off-road and catching views that few others get the chance of seeing, contact Native Jeeps and let them take you on a tour. Or, if you want to get into wheeling but have no experience, contact Native Jeeps and let them teach you the proper and safe way to crawl. I cannot emphasize how great of guides and people Brandon and Alma were. Stop thinking about it and book it! You'll be smiling ear to ear the entire time.

KellyHuffman

Aug 2020

I’ll admit I was nervous about this activity. We have no experience and I am a little afraid of heights (mainly being on the edge of a mountain with a steep drop). I had no need to be concerned because this was AWESOME!! We are a family of four (2 teens) and my husband has never driven a Jeep. Brandon gave amazing instructions which led us up the mountain to Bill Moore Lake (elevation 11,340). He was in front and led the way! I don’t know anything about jeeps, but this one was decked out with all the bells and whistles for exploring the backroads. It was clean and provided a nice ride! We had so much fun climbing up rugged roads and whizzing thru the trees! We had walkie talkies and Brandon provided us a ton of information along the way....from teaching us about mining in the area (he used to be a miner), the animals in the mountains (we didn’t see any), to the history of the cities we drove thru). He and Alma were amazing! And the VIEWS!! It was so beautiful! We did have a little haze due to the nearby wild fires but it was still absolutely gorgeous! Bill Moore Lake is picturesque! I can’t give this tour enough stars. Don’t be concerned....just book it! It’s sooooo fun! And we all need some fun after the year we have had! 😄

timsB946MM

Aug 2020

This tour was amazing. It receives my highest recommendation. The amount of historical knowledge of the area is pretty outstanding. They both know the equipment top to bottom. They understand the physics of how best to tackle the terrain and the capabilities and limitations of their equipment. Very polite and really took their time with the young driver. It was worth every penny. I can wait to do it again...sunset tour tonight.