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Five Days Behind the Wheel of a Jeep Gladiator: A Pike National Forest Circuit from Woodland Park
A five-day vehicle rental that puts you in a lifted Jeep Gladiator to traverse Pikes Peak, Rampart Road, historic railroad grades, reservoirs and hot springs — a practical guide to the route, the rig, and rental requirements.
Five Days Behind the Wheel of a Jeep Gladiator: A Pike National Forest Circuit from Woodland Park.
From Woodland Park, set out in a purpose-built Jeep Gladiator to explore Colorado’s Pike National Forest: scenic highways that climb to Pikes Peak Summit, gravel and Forest Service 4x4 roads that thread Platte River Canyon and Rampart Road, and shorelines around Eleven Mile and Rampart reservoirs, all joined by stops at historic railroad grades, Cripple Creek and natural hot springs.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pikes Peak, Rampart Road and Reservoir Rims
The itinerary stitches together high alpine summits, Rampart Road’s sweeping drives and the shoreline panoramas of Eleven Mile and Rampart Reservoirs, offering continuous viewpoint changes from highway to forest access roads.
Lifted Jeep Gladiators Built for Trail and Tarmac
Renters get a powerful Jeep Gladiator with a 3" lift, 35" off-road tires, removable front roof panels for open-air riding, and modern comforts such as Sirius XM, Bluetooth stereo and remote start.
Historic Grades, Cripple Creek and Hot Springs
Stops include historic railroad grades and the gold-country town of Cripple Creek, plus access to nearby hot springs—an eclectic mix of natural soak sites and regional history.
What the day feels like
What the Five-Day Drive Feels Like
This is a vehicle-centered touring experience: each day you climb and descend through changing forested montane terrain, switch from paved scenic highways to maintained gravel and designated Forest Service 4x4 roads, and use in-Jeep navigation (a custom GPS tour map or built-in Jeep GPS) to reach peaks, reservoirs and hot springs, returning at day’s end to the Great Outdoors Adventures storefront in Woodland Park.
THE ROUTE
Pikes Peak, Rampart Road and Reservoir Rims
The itinerary stitches together high alpine summits, Rampart Road’s sweeping drives and the shoreline panoramas of Eleven Mile and Rampart Reservoirs, offering continuous viewpoint changes from highway to forest access roads.
THE VEHICLE
Lifted Jeep Gladiators Built for Trail and Tarmac
Renters get a powerful Jeep Gladiator with a 3" lift, 35" off-road tires, removable front roof panels for open-air riding, and modern comforts such as Sirius XM, Bluetooth stereo and remote start.
THE DESTINATIONS
Historic Grades, Cripple Creek and Hot Springs
Stops include historic railroad grades and the gold-country town of Cripple Creek, plus access to nearby hot springs—an eclectic mix of natural soak sites and regional history.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a valid driver’s license and proof of a personal comprehensive auto insurance policy; plan for up to five people per vehicle; pets are not permitted; refill the vehicle with unleaded fuel before returning.
Jeep Gladiators are equipped with a custom GPS tour map option or built-in Jeep GPS navigation, Sirius XM, Bluetooth stereo and remote start; Rubicon models include advanced off-road capability and features such as a winch and heated seating/steering wheel.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do rides begin and end?
Rides start and end at the Great Outdoors Adventures store in Woodland Park, Colorado.
How long is the rental period?
This offering is a five-day Jeep adventure rental.
What are the age and license requirements to drive?
You must be 25 years or older and hold a valid driver’s license to rent or drive the vehicle.
Do I need insurance to rent the Jeep?
Yes — renters must have a personal comprehensive auto insurance policy to rent the vehicle.
Can I take pets in the vehicle?
No — pets are not allowed in the rental vehicle.
Are there driving or route restrictions?
Yes — use is limited to highways, gravel roads and official Forest Service 4x4 roads; rock crawling and cross-country travel are not permitted. Only authorized participants are allowed to drive.