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Colorado Springs Cripple Creek Backcountry Jeep Tour 4 hr

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 48% in Colorado Springs

2 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Colorado Springs
  • 4 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Ride from Colorado Springs to historic Cripple Creek, taking in mountain views, local stories, and Shelf Road’s dramatic canyon scenery.

About this tour

Trade city streets for mountain roads on a Colorado Springs Cripple Creek Backcountry Jeep Tour, where big views and Colorado history unfold along the way. Ride through Manitou Springs and climb Ute Pass on Pikes Peak’s north face, with frequent opportunities to step out, take photos, and enjoy the scenery.

After roughly an hour on the road, reach historic Cripple Creek, once known for its gold mining and now rich with local stories and folklore. Continue over Tenderfoot Pass, where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains rise on the horizon, then follow remote Shelf Road through dramatic canyons and valleys. The route turns back toward Cripple Creek for a break at the Heritage Center, where you can explore the area’s history and artifacts. Keep an eye out for wildlife as the landscape changes around you.

Your guide handles the driving and shares the stories behind the scenery, while a modern Jeep, snacks, and water help make the four-hour outing comfortable. Book a Colorado Springs Cripple Creek Backcountry Jeep Tour for a memorable look at the region beyond the city.

Highlights

  • Explore the historic gold-mining town of Cripple Creek
  • Follow Shelf Road through towering canyons and valleys
  • Admire views of Pikes Peak and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
  • Hear local history, stories, and folklore from your guide
  • Watch for wildlife along the backcountry route
  • Pause at the Cripple Creek Heritage Center

What's included

Included

  • Experienced tour guide
  • Modern Jeep with convertible top in summer and hard top in winter
  • Snacks
  • Water

Not included

  • Guide gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet at 2615 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, in the parking lot 15 minutes before departure
  • Wear weather-appropriate clothing
  • Guests must be at least 1 year old
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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  • Guides monitor weather and route safety; Jeeps carry oxygen and water for guests affected by high altitude
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts about 4 hours; the provider lists a duration range of 4 to 4.5 hours.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet in the parking lot at 2615 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, 15 minutes before departure.

What will I see along the route?

The drive passes through Manitou Springs and Ute Pass, with views of Pikes Peak, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Shelf Road's canyons and valleys.

Is the tour suitable for young children?

Children must be at least 1 year old. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

What should I know about the high altitude?

Guests can respond differently to high altitude. Guides monitor guest well-being, and Jeeps carry oxygen and water.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Colorado Springs
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2. Top 48% in Colorado Springs means it ranks in the top 48% of tours in Colorado Springs by this score.

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