{"id":6708,"date":"2021-12-11T15:07:37","date_gmt":"2021-12-11T15:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sanjuanjeeprentals.com\/?page_id=6708"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:04:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:04:19","slug":"trail-conditions-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/moviesdoctor.com\/drivekyte\/trail-conditions-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Trails &#8211; Colorado"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6708\" class=\"elementor elementor-6708\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-67738104 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"67738104\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-136c30cb\" data-id=\"136c30cb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39265e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"39265e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/2OAjyuXvG4o&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;play_on_mobile&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;mute&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-182e889 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"182e889\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c68ed9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c68ed9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">San Juan Trails & Points of Interest<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0d651a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0d651a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Explore the map below to learn more about trails and points of interest near Telluride, Ouray, Silverton, Lake City, and more!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06ae2bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"06ae2bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 900px; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen allow=\"geolocation\" src=\"\/\/umap.openstreetmap.fr\/en\/map\/san-juans_1353582?scaleControl=false&miniMap=false&scrollWheelZoom=false&zoomControl=true&editMode=disabled&moreControl=false&searchControl=null&tilelayersControl=null&embedControl=null&datalayersControl=true&onLoadPanel=none&captionBar=false&captionMenus=true\"><\/iframe><p><a href=\"\/\/umap.openstreetmap.fr\/en\/map\/san-juans_1353582?scaleControl=false&miniMap=false&scrollWheelZoom=true&zoomControl=true&editMode=disabled&moreControl=false&searchControl=null&tilelayersControl=null&embedControl=null&datalayersControl=true&onLoadPanel=none&captionBar=false&captionMenus=true\">See full screen<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-246cac04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"246cac04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1>\u00a0<\/h1><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Colorado Trails &amp; Conditions<\/strong><\/h1><hr \/><h2><strong>Last Updated:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">April 1, 2025<\/span><\/h2><p><strong>Helpful Links:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/alerts\/sanjuan\/alerts-notices\">Visit San Juan National Forest<\/a> \u2013 Alerts &amp; Closures (usda.gov) for all up-to-date trail and road conditions<\/li><li>AllTrails website &amp; app for trail maps, reviews, photos, and ratings <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/parks\/us\/colorado\/san-juan-national-forest\/off-road-driving\">10 Best off-road-driving trails in San Juan National Forest | AllTrails<\/a><\/li><li>Telluride happenings &amp; town information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telluride.com\/\">Visit Telluride Colorado | Official Telluride Tourism Board | Visit Telluride<\/a><\/li><li>Know before you go; Off-Roading in Ouray County <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitouray.com\/off-roading\">Off-Roading in Ouray \u2014 Visit Ouray<\/a><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h2><strong>Trails:<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Alta Lakes &amp; Ghost Town \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CLOSED &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/moviesdoctor.com\/drivekyte\/alta-lakes\/\">LEARN MORE<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><ul><li>Alta Ghost town halfway is a must-do. Three (3) high alpine crystal-clear lakes lay at the end of the Alta trails. Camp, fish &amp; release, or picnic<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ames Historical Power-plant\/ Ilium Road \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CLOSED\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><ul><li>The first DC power in the country, powering mining operations and the first streetlights in the country, Tellurides! Also leads to the beautiful Mystic Falls trail.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Animas Forks \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CLOSED<\/span><\/strong><ul><li>Historical ghost town perched north of Silverton, get out and take a walk<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Black Bear Pass<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>CLOSED OFF-LIMITS TO DIFF. VEHICLES<\/strong><\/span><ul><li>Most difficult trail in Colorado, off-limits to rentals, one-way travel downhill only.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong style=\"color: #212529;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bridal Veil Falls<\/span>\u00a0\u2013<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> CLOSED &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/moviesdoctor.com\/drivekyte\/bridal-veil-falls\/\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/strong><ul><li>The tallest waterfall in the state, a must-see.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Brown Mountain \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CLOSED<\/span><\/strong><ul><li>Brown Mountain is a three mile long ridgeline that rises to the East of Ironton Park<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>California Gulch\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b><strong>CLOSED<\/strong><\/b><\/span><ul><li>Lake Como (Uncompahgre headwaters), high elevation rolling trail<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Cinnamon\u00a0Pass\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>CLOSED<\/strong><\/span><ul><li>Improved CR connecting Lake City to Silverton<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Corkscrew Gulch\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CLOSED<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><ul><li>One of the best trails\/views in SW Colorado<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>County Road 110 \u2013<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CLOSED<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><ul><li>North of Silverton, improved CR to access Hurricane &amp;\u00a0Corkscrew<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">East Dallas Creek \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CLOSED<\/span><\/strong><ul><li>Travel 10 miles down this CR to access Blue Lakes trailhead. Beautiful<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Engineer Pass \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CLOSED<\/span><\/strong><ul><li>Difficult trail, access to Lake City, rough and slow going<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fall Creek Rd \/ Woods Lake \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CLOSED<\/span><\/span><\/strong><ul><li>Beautiful drive, lower elevation mean higher temps, pristine fishing lake<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hurricane Pass \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CLOSED<\/span><\/strong><ul><li>Couple this with Corkscrew and California for an\u00a0unforgettable day!<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Imogene Pass\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b><strong>CLOSED &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/moviesdoctor.com\/drivekyte\/imogene-pass\/\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/b><\/span><ul><li>The most popular and all-encompassing in the area. Elevation at the summit is 13,114\u2032. Travel time is 3-5 hours connecting <a href=\"https:\/\/drivediff.com\/mountain-village-co\">Telluride<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/drivediff.com\/ouray-co\/\">Ouray<\/a>. Tunnels, streams, wildflowers, basins, ghost towns, active mines, and more await you on this adventure!<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Last Dollar Road \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>CLOSED &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/moviesdoctor.com\/drivekyte\/last-dollar-road\/\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><ul><li>Wildflower,\u00a0stream crossings, baby elk\/deer, and extensive views<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Last Plata Canyon \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>CLOSED <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Owl Creek Pass \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>CLOSED<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><ul><li>Steep and rocky as it winds up to the Gunnison county line and Silver-jack\u00a0Reservoir<strong><strong>. <\/strong><\/strong><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ophir Pass \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>CLOSED &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/moviesdoctor.com\/drivekyte\/ophir-pass\/\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><ul><li>Elevation of 11,789\u2032 with a shelf road on the northwest side. 90 minutes to travel and provides easy access from Telluride to Hwy 550 near Silverton<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Poughkeepsie Gulch <\/strong>\u2013<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>CLOSED <\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rim Rocker Trail \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>OPEN<\/b><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(the City of <a href=\"https:\/\/drivediff.com\/ouray-co\/\">Montrose<\/a> to CO state line)<ul><li>Overlanders\u2026this is the newest trail to travel. 160 miles of dirt, 2 days travel in a Jeep or more.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Silver-Jack Reservoir \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>CLOSED <\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">South Mineral Springs \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>CLOSED <\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tomboy Ghost Town \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>CLOSED <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Trout Lake \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #339966;\">OPEN<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><ul><li>(accessible by highway)<\/li><li>Looking to relax with a kayak or SUP on the water\u2026this is the ultimate!<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">West Dallas Creek \u2013<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>CLOSED<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><ul><li>Photographers paradise especially for fall colors<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yankee Boy Basin \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>CLOSED &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/moviesdoctor.com\/drivekyte\/yankee-boy-basin\/\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/strong><ul><li>Beautiful basin at the base of Mt Sneffles (14er), wildflowers, waterfalls<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h2><strong>Ghost Towns:<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Tomboy Mine<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>CLOSED<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Alta Ghost Town<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>CLOSED<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h2><strong>Waterfalls:<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bridal Veil Falls\u00a0\u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>CLOSED<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Yankee Boy Basin Twin Waterfalls<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>CLOSED<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Cornet Creek Falls<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>CLOSED<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Mystic Falls<\/strong> \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>CLOSED &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/moviesdoctor.com\/drivekyte\/mystic-falls\/\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h2><strong>Paved Highways:<\/strong><\/h2><p>Scenic Drives\u00a0The most up to date information about road conditions, closures and cameras can be found at the CDOT website\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotrip.org\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.cotrip.org<\/a><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Million Dollar Highway \/ America\u2019s Scenic Byway<\/strong>:<\/span> Single-lane road over high mountain passes connecting the historical mining\/mountain towns of Telluride, Ouray, Silverton, Durango, and Dolores. Travel time is 5-7 hours for the entire loop. 236 Miles. Incredible history, restaurants, train rides, Mesa Verde national park, and window shopping along the way.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>National Park \u2013 Black Canyon of the Gunnison:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0From Montrose take highway 50 east 13 miles, turn onto Highway 347 for 14 miles. The Gunnison River has eroded rock for over a million years forming one of the deepest, steeped, and narrowest canyons in the country. We recommend a stop at the visitors center to get you started.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Gateway Canyon:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Hwy 141. Stop at the famous Discovery Channel owner\u2019s car museum, restaurant or stay at their hotel. Scenic overlooks and single-lane road along highway 141 will simply amaze. Travel time 2 hours each way from Telluride or Montrose<\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>CAUTION:<\/strong><\/span><\/h1><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Conditions change very rapidly at elevation, at any time of year. Trails may be covered in mud, ice, or slush, causing it to be slick or washed out, even if listed as open. Never travel on snow or ice. Turn back before ruining a good day and enjoy another trail. Follow all safety procedures, and please don\u2019t go beyond your comfort level or vehicle\u2019s capability! 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trails in the Telluride area?&#8221;]\nTo learn more about off-roading in the Telluride area, <a href=\"\/drivekyte\/trail-conditions-2\/\">click here<\/a>. Some of the most popular trails include <a href=\"\/drivekyte\/imogene-pass\/\">Imogene Pass<\/a> ,<a href=\"\/drivekyte\/ophir-pass\/\">Ophir Pass<\/a>  ,<a href=\"\/drivekyte\/bridal-veil-falls\/\">Bridal Veil Falls<\/a> ,<a href=\"\/drivekyte\/last-dollar-road\/\">Last Dollar Road<\/a> , <a href=\"\/drivekyte\/alta-lakes\/\">Alta Lakes<\/a> , and <a href=\"https:\/\/moviesdoctor.com\/drivekyte\/mystic-falls\/\">Mystic Falls<\/a> .\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Where can I rent a Jeep approved for off-road use in Colorado?&#8221;]\nWe currently have <b> 7 service areas in the state of Colorado <\/b> where you can rent a Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco that is approved for off-road use; <a href=\"\/drivekyte\/montrose-co\/\">Montrose<\/a> ,<a href=\"\/drivekyte\/mountain-village-co\/\">Telluride\/Mountain Village<\/a> ,<a href=\"\/drivekyte\/denver-co\/\">Denver<\/a> ,<a href=\"\/drivekyte\/grand-junction-co\/\">Grand Junction<\/a>,<a href=\"\/drivekyte\/gunnison-co\/\">Gunnison<\/a>, Ouray, and Ridgway.\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What types of vehicles are available for rent?&#8221;]\nCurrently, we offer 4 off-road approved vehicle makes and models in our fleet \u2013 Jeep Wrangler Sport, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Lifted Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, and Ford Bronco. We also rent a Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, Chevrolet Suburban, and Ford Transit Van to accommodate other transportation needs between Montrose and Telluride\/Mountain Village.\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Do 4&#215;4 rentals come with insurance?&#8221;]\nWe do not provide in-house insurance with our rentals. We require that primary drivers provide proof of valid auto insurance including liability, comprehensive, and collision coverages (full coverage) prior to operating a vehicle.\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can I rent a vehicle one-way (pick up in one city, return in another)?&#8221;]\nWe offer one-way rentals between our Montrose &#038; Telluride\/Mountain Village locations.\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can I take the rental off-road? &#8220;]\nYes. We allow our 4\u00d74 vehicles (Jeeps &#038; Broncos) to be driven on off-road trails recognized in the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs). When you rent a 4\u00d74, remember to \u201ctread lightly\u201d and \u201cstay the trail\u201d to respect the wilderness and avoid fines for illegal motorized travel.\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Are there extra fees for off-roading? &#8220;]\nNo, there are no extra fees for off-roading with a 4&#215;4 from Diff.\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Do I need a 4&#215;4 for mountain passes or trails? &#8220;]\nYes \u2013 often. In the San Juan Mountains, a true 4\u00d74 vehicle is strongly recommended (and sometimes essential) depending on the pass, trail, season, and weather.\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Is there a mileage limit?&#8221;]\nThe rental allows unlimited mileage throughout Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico, except when the Vehicle is driven on Prohibited Trails, outside the Permitted Driving Area, or off a designated roadway or trail. If the Company discovers by any means that the Vehicle was driven in one of these Restricted Areas, the Unlimited Mileage provision of the Rental Agreement is deemed void and as a penalty, you agree to pay the daily rental rate plus thirty cents per total mile driven during the duration of the rental.\n\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Are pets allowed in the rental?&#8221;]\nWe allow pets. However, we recommend that you do not bring a pet on an off-road trip. Our experience is that many pets do not like traveling in a vehicle over rough off-road terrain and that some pets get ill riding in a vehicle under these conditions. Removing pet hair from the carpets and seats in our vehicles can be challenging and time consuming for our staff. Most customers do not have access to the proper cleaning equipment or do not want to take the time to adequately remove all pet hair, dirt, and debris prior to returning the vehicle. Should you decide to transport a pet inside the Vehicle, a cleaning fee starting at $30 will likely be assessed.\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Is there a seasonal difference in pricing? &#8220;]\nYes, there is a seasonal difference in pricing across our Colorado locations. This varies by the make and model of vehicle.\n\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Do 4&#215;4 rentals come with GPS or trail navigation?&#8221;]\nNo, rentals do not come with GPS or trail navigation, however, we provide maps and other off-road resources on our Colorado Trails page. Additionally, our vehicles have the ability to hook up to your cell phone via USB cable or Bluetooth. We highly recommend downloading maps and routes to follow as service is spotty in the mountains and you will likely be unable to access anything that is not downloaded to your device when on-trail.\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Are rentals equipped with winches, lift kits, or skid plates? &#8220;]\nNo, rentals are not equipped with winches or skid plates. Our Lifted Jeep Wrangler Rubicons are equipped with a 1.5-inch lift kit from Mopar, so they have an aggressive stance and enhanced ground clearance to conquer any terrain with ease.\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Are soft tops or hard tops available?&#8221;]\nOur 4&#215;4 vehicles have the Bestop Sunrider soft top installed for the summer, and a hard top and studded snow tires in the winter.\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Do your vehicles have all-terrain or mud-terrain tires? &#8220;]\nYes, all of our 4&#215;4\u2019s have all-terrain or mud-terrain off-road tires in summer, ranging from 33\u201d-35\u201d depending on the make and model of vehicle.\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Do rentals include recovery gear (tow straps, shovels, etc.)?&#8221;]\nNo, our rentals do not include any recovery gear, however, you are welcome to bring your own.\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Is camping gear included or available for rent?&#8221;]\nNo, we do not offer camping gear for rent at this time. We do have 28qt coolers, 55qt coolers, car seats, booster seats, rooftop boxes, and ski racks available as rental add-ons.\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can I go off-roading in national parks or BLM land? &#8220;]\nShort answer: BLM land\u2014yes (with rules). National parks\u2014almost always no.\n\nThe Bureau of Land Management manages millions of acres open to motorized recreation. You can drive on designated OHV trails, use 4\u00d74 routes and mining roads, and explore iconic trail systems. You must stay on designated routes only, follow local trail signage, carry any required OHV permit or registration, and obey seasonal or weather closures.\n\nUnder the National Park Service, motorized vehicles are limited to paved roads &#038; a small number of designated park roads. You cannot drive off-road, use 4\u00d74 or OHV trails, or leave designated roadways. Even if you\u2019re in a fully capable 4\u00d74, off-roading is illegal in national parks.\n\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What\u2019s the best time of year for off-roading in Colorado?&#8221;]\nThe best time of year for off-roading in Colorado is May to October. July is typically the busiest month of the season. Trail conditions can vary based on weather and snowpack from year to year.\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Are snow chains\/studded snow tires provided in winter? &#8220;]\nDiff does not provide snow chains, however, we run studded snow tires on all of our vehicles in Colorado from November to April for added traction.\n\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can I rent a 4&#215;4 for just one day?&#8221;]\nYes, we offer 1-day 4&#215;4 rentals at our Montrose and Telluride\/Mountain Village locations. 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