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If you want to experience everything that the Colorado Rocky Mountains have to offer, you'll want to include one of our exciting 4x4 off-road jeep adventure tours in your Colorado vacation!

Explore the scenic ghost town of St. Elmo, visit historic gold mines where local miners made and lost their fortunes during the Colorado gold rush or drive to the summit one of Colorado's 14,000' peaks. Experience the wonders of the continental divide with sweeping views of the Rockies in all their majesty. Your Colorado Jeep tour will include information on geology, mineralogy, as well as interesting information on the area's colorful history.

Choose from one of the following Colorado 4x4 Off Road Jeep Adventures:
We offer both half and full day trips in a variety of locations to suit your schedule and your interests. Sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of the high country that surrounds you as our experienced and knowledgeable guides give you a history of the area.

MOUNT PRINCETON HALF DAY - Enjoy a fabulous Colorado mountain adventure you will never forget. We climb in open topped jeeps up the steep, rocky switch backed road leading to a saddle near the top of the 14,197 foot tall Mt Princeton. Watch for chipmunks and marmots scampering along the trails and breathe deeply. Thin mountain air easily carries the fresh scents of pine, sage and wildflowers.

At the end of the road, we'll visit Bristlecone Cabin, which is nestled in a grove of ancient bristlecone pines. The average age of these trees is 1,000 years, with some trees over 4,000 years old - these are the oldest known tree species in the world! Fantastic views of the Arkansas Valley floor, nearly a vertical mile below you, make this a perfect place to reflect on the beauty of life.

You can combine this trip with our St. Elmo and Mary Murphy Mine Tour for a full day adventure. We offer these tours from Monday through Saturday, May through Labor Day. This tour departs at 8 am and 1 pm. Cost is $65 per adult and $52 per child (age 12 and under).

ST. ELMO GHOST TOWN AND THE MARY MURPHY MINE HALF DAY - A fun tour for adults and children alike is visiting St Elmo - Colorado's historical and most original turn of the century ghost town. A mellow and scenic dirt road gently climbs its way past the Chalk Cliffs and follows Chalk Creek up the valley to St. Elmo which has been labeled Colorado's Best Preserved Ghost Town.

Built in 1878 in a heavily forested area, the town was first named Forest City. As the town continued to grow it was incorporated under the new name of St. Elmo. By the time the town reached its peak it was home to over 2000 people and had taken on all the trappings of a true Colorado mining town complete with saloons, a dance hall and bawdy houses.

Twenty-four original buildings still remain in St. Elmo including the mercantile building, a saloon, the county courthouse and jail as well as many private homes. All of the buildings in St. Elmo are privately owned and well preserved and there is a general store that still operates in the warmer months. All the buildings are labeled and detail interesting information about the buildings history as well as the date the building was built.

Not far from St. Elmo is the Mary Murphy Mine, one of the more intriguing historical sites in this region, particularly since it has not been altered by restoration efforts. Many of the buildings are still standing as they were left over 100 years ago. After visiting the mine we will continue to climb up to near timberline and the scenic beauty of Hancock Lake.

This scenic and historic ½ day tour can be combined with our Mt Princeton tour for a full day of action. This trip is our most suitable tour for families with young children or for folks nervous about steep climbs. We offer these tours from Monday through Saturday, May through Labor Day. Trips depart at 8 am and 1 pm. Cost is $65 per adult and $52 per child (age 12 and under).

MOUNT ANTERO FULL DAY - Rock hounds won't want to pass up a 4x4 visit to the summit of Colorado's Mt.Antero. At 14,269 feet, it is one of the highest mountains in the Buena Vista area. As we wind up the rugged trail with its many switchbacks, you will want to have your camera handy for magnificent views of surrounding peaks and tree covered valleys. Along the trail you are sure to spot chipmunks, marmots and an occasional shaggy white mountain goat. Even though you are likely to encounter snow at the top, there are also many wildflowers bravely peeking out between the rocks. This is a 'must do' adventure you will never forget.

All known gem deposits on Mt. Antero occur above timberline, making it the highest known gem locality in the United States and one of the best areas in the United States for mineral and gem collecting. Gemstone quality aquamarines can still be found by the lucky visitor in pockets or bubbles in the granite rock, mostly in what is known to scientists as miarolitic cavities. Many other beautifully colored minerals can also be found in abundance including Fluorite, Muscovite, Phenakite and Smoky Quartz.

This scenic and extreme full day trip is not for the faint of heart!

We offer these tours from Monday through Saturday, May through Labor Day. Trips depart at 8 am and return at approximately 4 pm. Cost is $105 per adult and $84 per child (age 12 and under).

Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the departure time for your trip. This allows you time to check in and relax before your trip departs.

All Jeep tours are operated by High Country Jeep Tours of Buena Vista Colorado.

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