Jeep Tours Colorado by Native Jeeps — Local services in Four Corners States

Incredible Experience with Native Jeeps

What kind of person lives in Colorado their entire life and hasn't gone four wheeling into the mountains? Me. That's who. Now in my 50's I wanted to rectify that. Or maybe it's just my mid-life crisis kicking in. Either way I wanted to experience the mountains I view from my porch everyday in a whole new way.

I contacted Native Jeeps based on the fact their equipment looked better than most other companies in the pictures I could find online and the prices looked good for what you get on the tour. We met in Idaho Springs which is only 30 minutes from my house and they gave me the keys to a beast of a Jeep. I don't know much about Jeeps but it seemed like a new vehicle, that thing was sweet. Surprisingly this 4-wheel monster was easy to drive. My group in our Jeep followed the Native Jeeps guide Branden in his Jeep up the highway to nearby Empire Colorado. That's where the black top ended and the real fun began.

We chose to take an intermediate tour since I had never done this before nor had anyone else in our 4 person group. Brandon led the way in his Jeep and kept in close contact via a walkie-talkie they provided. As we worked our way up the mountain the terrain became a bit more challenging but after 15 minutes or so I really got the hang of the Jeep. Not one time did I ever feel in danger or as if I was in over my head. In fact I was loving every second. Driving this 4-wheeler was 100 times better than any ride at any amusement park. It's amazing what these tricked out Jeeps can handle. Nothing can stop them.

Branden had a really calm approach as he stepped me through some of the trickier parts of the trail. When we reached the summit there was a pristine lake with water as clear as glass. So we took pics for Facebook as is customary and mandatory according to my wife.

On the way back down Branden asked if I wanted less instruction to see if I could maneuver the Jeep in the line I wanted. Of course this was a challenge I jumped at because at this point I was hooked! We worked our way down the mountain on a different trail than we used going up which was cool because we got to see so much of the gorgeous Colorado views.

By the time we got to the bottom I was already thinking of how fun it would be to go on another tour. Our group consisted of me, my wife, my son and his wife and we have been talking about it ever since. It really will provide a great memory...

Such a cool experience. My husband and I had never been off-roading but the team put us at ease right away and we had an amazing time. We can't stop showing all our friends and family videos on our phone from the trip! We went to spots that would have otherwise been impossible for us to know about or get to.

We met Alma and Branden in Idaho Springs and followed them to the trailhead through Georgetown. Along the way, Branden ran through the history of the area, the various mines we passed and the industry's connection to what we were about to do (most of the trails are old mining access routes). Some great stories and we got comfortable driving and using the radios.

They both took great care to make sure we were comfortable and fully briefed on what to do and why -- letting the air out of the tires, engaging the sway bar, etc. All very cool stuff. Once we were set up, we were off and running up the trail. Branden drove in his Jeep ahead of us and talked us through the technical parts. We never felt like it was easy but were never frightened or anxious either.

The best parts were the two creek crossings - you haven't quite lived until you've driven a vehicle through what looks like a very swift river. Again, Branden went first and talked us through it (we both got to do our own unique crossing) so we were super comfortable giving it a try. Alma also had great tips, was very encouraging and got great videos of us so we could show everyone how badass we were!

After a morning of great adventure we made it to the top of our trail. We couldn't go any further because there was still 10 feet of snow on top. In June. Crazy! It was very remote - it seemed incredibly untouched and was gorgeous. These are places you just CAN'T get to unless you have a ton of experience and a lot of time and gear -- or Branden and Alma.

We had a wonderful time. High recommend, we can't wait to do another trail with...

My wife and I were looking to do some 4x4, off-roading near Denver. We found a new company that did Jeep tours and, although they did not have many reviews, they seemed nice on the phone, so we decided to go with them.

We’ve done off-roading with other companies in the past several years, and often times their vehicles are old, and not that capable, and their guides/instructors aren’t all that well-informed.

That was definitely not the case with Native Jeeps.

Branden and Alma knew a lot about Colorado, mining, and local towns and their history. Their commentary during our time on the trails was informative and filled with humorous anecdotes.

Their jeeps were sweet. Top-of-the-line Rubicons with huge tires and all the bells and whistles to tackle any obstacle. Definitely the nicest vehicles we’ve ever driven!

My wife is less experienced, so Branden and Alma provided her with more technical driving instruction and they were able to pick trails that were challenging for her, but not overwhelming.

I am a little more experienced off-road, so they provided just enough driving tips to make me a better driver and utilize the full-benefits of the Rubincon. They were able to find more challenging terrain for me, and taught me some new things about the Rubicon’s special abilities.

If you are looking to spend a morning, or all day, doing some 4x4 off-roading near Denver, I would highly recommend Native Jeeps.

My wife and I will definitely be back.

Branden and Alma already have some more challenging trails in mind for us and have promised us some stream crossings and steeper ascents. We can’t wait to get back with...