ATV riding in Grand Junction: Drive petrified dunes

Climb petrified dunes and ride red rock desert solo

ATV riding in Grand Junction puts you behind the wheel of your own UTV for two hours across rugged desert trails, petrified sand dunes and overlooks of the Grand Valley and Colorado National Monument. A professional guide leads the route. No prior riding experience is required, and riders as young as three can ride as passengers. Drivers must be 21 or older with a valid license. A $1,500 damage deposit is authorized to your credit card at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided UTV tour and desert views

• Receive safety briefing and riding instruction
• Drive UTV through desert trails
• Climb petrified sand dunes
• Enjoy views of Colorado National Monument
• Explore Grand Valley off-road playground

The experience

You arrive at the Grand Valley OHV area and get a full safety briefing and riding instruction before you climb into your own UTV. The guide handles the route through terrain most visitors never reach: across rugged desert trails and up the petrified sand dunes that rise from the valley floor. You drive solo or bring a friend. UTVs seat up to four people, so a family or small group can split one vehicle. The two-hour ride takes you to sweeping overlooks where the red rock desert meets the Colorado National Monument, then back down the same trails.

Helmets, bottled water and a UTV wash after the ride are included. If you choose the premium damage waiver, it covers accidental damage to the vehicle. Without it, the $1,500 deposit hold on your credit card covers repairs. The guide will stop at a gas station after the tour if the UTV needs refueling: that cost is yours to cover. Children from age three can ride as passengers. Drivers must be 21 with a valid driver's license.

What’s included

• Professional guide leading the route.
• helmet and bottled water.
• UTV wash after the ride.
• full safety briefing and riding instruction before you start.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (3 to 17 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Adrenaline Driven Adventure Company

Is this one for you?You drive the UTV yourself, not as a passenger, so this suits riders who want to control the vehicle and set their own pace through the terrain. Bring a friend or family member to ride along, the UTV seats up to four, or ride solo if you prefer. The guide handles navigation and safety, so you focus on the ride.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (3 to 17 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I ride a UTV in Grand Junction if I've never done it before?

Yes. The guide gives a full safety briefing and riding instruction before you start, so first-time riders explore with confidence. No prior experience is needed.

What do I see from the top of the petrified sand dunes?

The Colorado National Monument and the surrounding Grand Valley spread out below you: sweeping red rock views across Western Colorado that most visitors never reach from the ground.

What happens if I damage the UTV?

A $1,500 damage deposit is authorized to your credit card at checkout. If you add the premium damage waiver, it covers accidental damage. Otherwise the deposit covers repairs. You can choose the waiver at booking.

How long is the ride, and what's included?

The ride is two hours. Included are the professional guide, helmet, bottled water and a UTV wash after you finish. If the vehicle needs gas, the guide stops at a station and you pay for refueling.