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Side by Side Off-Road Adventure

Guided UTV tour at Bair Ranch, 2.5-hour ride across meadows, aspen groves and ridgelines up to 9,000 feet

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Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

At historic Bair Ranch in the heart of Glenwood Canyon, you'll join a guided UTV side‑by‑side tour across a private 6,000‑acre working ranch. Located a short drive from Glenwood Springs and within reach of Vail and Beaver Creek, the experience has you following your guide in a comfortable Polaris Ranger to reach terrain beyond typical rentals and public trail systems. This gives access to rugged backcountry landscapes and sweeping views that most visitors never see.

The tour begins with a safety briefing and orientation before you head out. As you move through the property, the route climbs through a varied mix of terrain: open meadows, stands of aspen, high desert ridgelines and wildlife‑rich areas. Elevation ranges from about 5,500 up to nearly 9,000 feet, so the scenery and ecosystems change along the way. Rather than just a ride, the outing offers an immersive look at Colorado’s diverse backcountry while you explore parts of the ranch that are typically off the beaten path.

Why Visit

  • UTV tour with an experienced ranch guide in a Polaris Ranger
  • Private 6,000-acre Bair Ranch setting in Glenwood Canyon near Glenwood Springs
  • Access to rugged backcountry terrain beyond typical rentals and public trails
  • Open meadows, aspen groves, high desert ridgelines and wildlife-rich areas
  • Safety briefing and orientation included before heading onto the trail

What's included

  • Helmets and goggles

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Guide gratuity

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    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

    Drivers must be a minimum of 21 years old

    Location

    Departure point

    Bair Ranch Rest Area, Gypsum, CO, 81637
    From Glenwood Springs - Allow 30 minutes for travel time (Don't try to use your GPS) -Take I-70 EAST towards Denver -EXIT 129 Bair Ranch -Take the private bridge across the river – GATE CODE: 3006 -Follow Arrows to Our Office Use caution crossing the Railroad Tracks. They are active tracks!

    End point

    Bair Ranch Rest Area, Gypsum, CO, 81637

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