Book an experience you’ll always remember! Our off road adventures include options for children and the entire family. We provide a great selection of off road tours in Telluride that will accommodate our guests. Whether you are looking for a rugged adventure, or a more gentle route, our experienced guides are able to take you on an adventure you’ll never forget.
Dave’s Mountain Tours provides some of the most scenic and highly rated Telluride jeep tours in Colorado. Our guided off-road adventures take guests through rugged mountain passes, historic mining roads, alpine forests, waterfalls, and panoramic viewpoints throughout the San Juan Mountains.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing sightseeing experience or a thrilling off-road adventure, our tours are designed for visitors of all ages and experience levels. We specialize in family-friendly Telluride tours with experienced local guides who know the region’s hidden gems, wildlife areas, and scenic routes.
Popular destinations include Bridal Veil Falls, Tomboy Ghost Town, Imogene Pass, Ophir Pass, and Last Dollar Road. Every Telluride jeep tour is customized to provide unforgettable mountain experiences and incredible photo opportunities.
Our 2 hour tours are perfect to fill part of your day with an exciting trip and still have time for other activities on your itinerary so that you get the full Telluride experience.
Bridal Veil FallsDuration: 2 Hours
Bridal veil falls is the tallest waterfall in Colorado at 365 feet! We leave from the town of Telluride and drive up the rugged road to the base of the falls for photo opportunities. We then continue to the top of the falls to explore the old Bridal Veil Powerhouse (built in 1907) and surrounding area before returning to town.
Smuggler MineDuration: 2 Hours
This tour leaves from town of Telluride and goes up the Tomboy Road through the Social Tunnel to the Smuggler Union mine. We will stop at the mine for photos and to explore the rich mining history in the old structures. This was one of the most successful mines in the region and still has some of the most intact structures of mines in the area.
Last Dollar RoadDuration: 2 Hours
Some consider the Last Dollar Road one of Colorado’s most scenic drives with great views of the Sneffels Range and Wilson Peak. The area is full of massive aspen groves, best seen in September/early October when the Aspens are electric yellow! This road might be arguably one of the best areas to photograph fall foliage. Early summer brings wildflowers galore, while wildlife like deer, elk and even bear can be spotted year round.
We also offer half day tours to fill part of your day with a fun adventure with Dave’s Mountain Tours.
Tomboy Ghost Town and Imogene PassDuration: 4 Hours
This is a rugged route that passes the old Smuggler mine on its way to the ghost town of Tomboy, and then on to Imogene Pass at 13,114 feet. The Tomboy Road was once a well-traveled mining road that connected the town of Telluride and the Town of Ouray. This route generally opens for travel by late June/early July depending on snowpack.
Ophir PassDuration: 4 Hours
From Telluride we travel south on Hwy. 145 to the Ames powerplant, the birthplace of electricity! From there we stop at several top-secret waterfalls en route through the town of Ophir to the rugged pass road. Ophir Pass climbs above timberline over a scree field to the 11,789 foot summit. This is our go-to route during early season (May and June) as it is always the first route to open for travel.
Black Bear PassDuration: 5-6 hours (8am only)
Black Bear Road is an advanced trail that crests at Black Bear Pass, elevation 12,840 feet. The road then descends over a set of infamous switchbacks.
$150 Adults/$130 Kids
Difficulty: TBD
Give us a call to book a full day adventure! Options include combinations of Imogene Pass, Ophir Pass, California Pass, Corkscrew Pass, Hurricane Pass, Animas Forks, and Last Dollar Road. We will stop for lunch in either of the historic towns of Ouray or Silverton, depending on the route selected.
Private Full Day Telluride Adventure
Looking for trail updates before your adventure? Visit our Telluride Trail Conditions page for the latest seasonal updates and mountain access information.
Yes, our guided jeep tours are designed for families, couples, groups, and visitors of all ages.
We recommend bringing layered clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, and a camera for mountain photos.
Tours operate during most weather conditions, but routes may vary depending on trail safety and mountain access.
Yes, we offer custom private tours for guests looking for personalized mountain adventures around Telluride Colorado.
We offer 2-hour, half-day, and custom full-day Telluride jeep tours depending on your schedule and adventure level.
Weather conditions in Telluride Colorado can change quickly, especially at higher elevations in the San Juan Mountains. To enjoy the best possible Telluride jeep tour experience, we recommend dressing in layers and preparing for changing mountain temperatures during your off-road adventure.
We do have blankets and rain ponchos on the trucks, but it is always best to be prepared.
We use Pinzgauers for our tours, they are built in Austria for transportation in the Alps. They have 14” of ground clearance, low gearing, narrow width (important when needing to pass wider vehicles on such narrow roads), and exceptionally tight turning radius.
