Play Dirty ATV Tours
Play Dirty ATV Tours
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8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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About
We are a private tour guide service in the Texas Creek Trail System. Texas Creek is considered by “those who know” to be the All Terrain Vehicle Capital of Colorado. Play Dirty ATV Tours starts out at 6400 ft. elevation, in the beautiful Arkansas River valley, also known as the Bighorn Sheep Canyon. We are located on Highway 50, between the spectacular Canon City Royal Gorge Bridge and the turn of the century historic town of Salida, Colorado. Minutes after leaving Texas Creek Junction, the mountain trails lead us 3000 ft. above the valley, where the views are absolutely awesome. Traces of pioneer life are all around you. We have many paths and trails to choose from and each is very different. Your personal interest and riding ability will determine which adventure is awaiting you. Play Dirty ATV Tours is the only 4-wheeler company in the region that operates under special permit from BLM to guide on beautiful, protected Federal lands of Texas Creek. Open year round.
Cotopaxi, Colorado
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2022
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ScubaDave16
Highland, IN930 contributions
Aug 2020
We made the reservations the day before this tour. This is highly recommended. Walk ins might work, but they did have to prep the ATVs so best to have reservations.
There were actually 2 locations for this vendor, one in Wellsville, and one in Texas Creek. We were closer to the Wellsville location so we picked that one.
We were given a choice of single seat 4 wheelers or a side by side Rhino. Since we were a couple we chose the Rhino. It was a good choice. Easier for both of us to see
The equipment all seemed in good working order and clean enough considering the nature of the tour. We were given instructions how to start, shift, and drive the ATVs.
There were only 4 of us total on this tour so we got to leave a bit early which was good.
The trail starts on a road, but goes to gravel and then to dirt/rocks. They require you to wear a helmet and strongly recommend goggles. I would bring a mask too, not for COvid, but for the dust. This is a dirty, dusty, and loud tour.
We went up into foothills and some power company access roads. Its not riding on a city sidewalk, but it wasn’t really treacherous either. We stopped a couple times for water break and for Marty our guide to tell us how to climb a hill or go through a creek and such. He had some history about the area and the trails. Most of the time we were only going 12-15mph, which seems slow, but once you are on the trails you will see you really wouldn’t want to go any faster.
I would say this event is appropriate for beginners, but not for everyone. Like I said you get dirty and it is really loud and you are out on rocky, dusty trails.
It was a lot of fun.
There were actually 2 locations for this vendor, one in Wellsville, and one in Texas Creek. We were closer to the Wellsville location so we picked that one.
We were given a choice of single seat 4 wheelers or a side by side Rhino. Since we were a couple we chose the Rhino. It was a good choice. Easier for both of us to see
The equipment all seemed in good working order and clean enough considering the nature of the tour. We were given instructions how to start, shift, and drive the ATVs.
There were only 4 of us total on this tour so we got to leave a bit early which was good.
The trail starts on a road, but goes to gravel and then to dirt/rocks. They require you to wear a helmet and strongly recommend goggles. I would bring a mask too, not for COvid, but for the dust. This is a dirty, dusty, and loud tour.
We went up into foothills and some power company access roads. Its not riding on a city sidewalk, but it wasn’t really treacherous either. We stopped a couple times for water break and for Marty our guide to tell us how to climb a hill or go through a creek and such. He had some history about the area and the trails. Most of the time we were only going 12-15mph, which seems slow, but once you are on the trails you will see you really wouldn’t want to go any faster.
I would say this event is appropriate for beginners, but not for everyone. Like I said you get dirty and it is really loud and you are out on rocky, dusty trails.
It was a lot of fun.
Written September 2, 2020
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We're so glad you had a good time! Thanks for coming to ride with us and we hope to see you back here if you're ever in the area again!
Written September 4, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Moish
1 contribution
Aug 2020 • Couples
It was a unbelievable experience. Experiencing the wild life, and the nature.
As someone that lives in NYC, I really appreciated this tour, as the landscape was so gorgeous, the views spectacular, and the air was just so clear.
The tour guide was so amazing!! She was so friendly and informative, and so kind and patient the whole time.
We actually got to see a wild moose in the middle of our drive!! It was so awesome!! And she didn't lose her cool, just guided us "city people" to feel calm and move on.
I went on atv tours a nice couple of times, this was by far the best!!! And I wish I remembered the name of our tour guide, so I can give her a proper shout out... [maybe the owner can help me, she is new, and gave us the tour at 6:30 in the afternoon]
Bottom line, if you are in colarado, just make sure to take this tour!!
As someone that lives in NYC, I really appreciated this tour, as the landscape was so gorgeous, the views spectacular, and the air was just so clear.
The tour guide was so amazing!! She was so friendly and informative, and so kind and patient the whole time.
We actually got to see a wild moose in the middle of our drive!! It was so awesome!! And she didn't lose her cool, just guided us "city people" to feel calm and move on.
I went on atv tours a nice couple of times, this was by far the best!!! And I wish I remembered the name of our tour guide, so I can give her a proper shout out... [maybe the owner can help me, she is new, and gave us the tour at 6:30 in the afternoon]
Bottom line, if you are in colarado, just make sure to take this tour!!
Written August 14, 2020
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YAY! We're so glad you had such an amazing experience! Your guide's name was Devjon and we love to give credit where credit is due. Thanks for coming to ride with us and we hope you'll come back next time you're in our area!
Written August 15, 2020
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fidan i
2 contributions
Jul 2022
This was an absolutely amazing experience. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Drew who was quite the guy and obviously very passionate about his job. He got us all of our gear, explained the tour, and built up the excitement. Then we met with our guide, Brandon. He was excellent. He was patient, extremely knowledgeable, and very fun. We appreciated that he took us on a different path to try and see some wildlife that he normally sees at the time of our tour. He was an amazing guide and we would highly recommend him. Both went above and beyond to make sure that all tour participants were satisfied. We rode on a 6-passenger ride with 6 adults and chose the 3 hour ride the Rockies tour. Amazing experience and we will be back!
Written July 10, 2022
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Gonny17
1 contribution
Feb 2022
Called ahead to book our tour and get a price quote for a 4-seater ATV. We were told that there was a 10% discount for paying with cash or a debit card. They required a card on file to book the tour and we happened to have a credit card on hand. We made sure that we could switch to the debit card upon arrival in order to get the discount. We tried to be generous and more than return our savings to the guide in the form of a tip. Upon realizing they had not applied the discount we were promised for using a debit card, I called to have the mistake remedied. Drew (the same person we had talked to get a price quote in the first place) denied that there had ever been a 10% discount except for cash, refused to discuss it further, and dismissively asked me if there was anything else he could help me with before hanging up on me.
Written March 2, 2022
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Sorry that you mistook a cash discount for a card discount. We get charged for each transaction and it doesn't matter if it is a debit or credit card. We don't charge extra for using card so that is why we offer a cash discount. Nowhere on our website does it say card discount. Again I am sorry for any confusion. However we did not overcharge you. You booked a tour and the pricing was clearly displayed. We provided the tour as specified and you received the product as advertised.
Written March 5, 2022
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JenkinsChow
Colorado Springs, CO1 contribution
Sep 2021 • Family
With a group of 8, all beginners never having ridden an ATV we went on the Sgt. Nulph tour and when we became behind schedule, one of our tour guides started to rush us. We had one of our members switch from a 4x4 passenger seat to a single rider atv and they flipped within 3 minutes of switching. The people in our party were able to lift the ATV off of her but neither of the guides had a single first aid kit. Not even a band aid. All they had brought with them were rain coats and a water bottle. There was plenty of storage space yet they didn’t even know what to do to help the person in our party who flipped. We were able to put them in the 4x4 and leave the flipped ATV but as we became more and more behind schedule, the guide told us to get very close together and stay with him even though we were all beginners and needed to go slower and spaced out especially since none of us wanted to get hurt like the member of our party who had just flipped! As we kept going after being told to close gaps and go fast we had another person flip their ATV but luckily managed to jump off before and wasn’t as badly hurt. Still after that the guide wanted us to continue to go fast because he was behind schedule and when we asked to go slower he started arguing with us. The website literally says we do not go fast and we are designed with families in mind. But that was definitely not true for us. Oh and even when we got back they didn’t even have an ice pack handy for the member of our party who had flipped first.
Written September 8, 2021
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Michael P
2 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
My family of five booked a three hour tour of the Rockies tour. Unfortunately our tour included two inexperienced 4-wheel drivers. This became evident as we stopped several times so the instructor could provide instruction/assist. Approximately 30 minutes and 1 mile into the trail one of the drivers flipped her 4 wheeler. As a result we had to go back to the trailhead and inform the staff they needed to pick up the 4 wheeler (driver of wrecked 4 wheeler rode back with our guide). The inexperienced drivers then only wanted to ride easy trails and did not want their full time allotment. We then took a few "beach runs" and our tour ended. We were back at Play Dirty in under two hours. The manger reduced our fee from the three hour tour rate to two hours. After explaining we only had about an hour on the machine we received an additional 15 percent off and I was told "I should book the solo tour to avoid this experience in the future". While I know they can't control accident's, I was disappointed we were not given the option to finish the tour or given a discount more reflective to our shortened/modified tour. The manager stated the owner would have to make the decision to further reduce our rate and after two nearly two weeks the owner has yet to contact me. While the staff and our tour guide were very friendly and I'm sure our tour would have been fantastic without the accident, they were not proactive in ensuring our experience was a positive one.
Written August 7, 2021
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Itsmeheathermase
2 contributions
May 2022 • Family
We went for a half day trip with our family ranging in age from 1 year to 62 years old, and it was a GREAT time. A little chilly, a lot windy, but sunny & clear CO skies. Our guide, Will, was fun & the info he gave was interesting. We all walked away wishing we would’ve booked a full day, but definitely recommend a half day if you’re going with little ones.
Written May 31, 2022
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MonkeyBoom1127
1 contribution
Nov 2021 • Family
Overall, a great time! Play Dirty was well organized, on-time, kind, helpful, and went out of their way to make sure we (myself and my 17 yr old son) were comfortable, safe, and had a lot of fun. We appreciated all the tips on how to ride an ATV, short stops with history lessons of the area, and how to maximize the fun on open, smooth terrain. If you have a restless teenager, Play Dirty is a great remedy!
Written November 30, 2021
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lup0l63
Weatherford, TX1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Family
We booked a Trip for 4 with two ATV’s that contained driver and passenger. The drive from Colorado Springs to location was a beautiful. This was our first mountain trail and was not sure what to expect. We had a GREAT time and tour was a highlight of our trip. Drew, our tour guide extraordinaire, was awesome and made it fun for all. The complete process of initial phone inquire, online booking, arrival process, ATV tour, and departure was handled great by all. We see using Play Dirty ATV Tours again in our future as we had a blast!
Written July 7, 2021
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Mary P
San Antonio, TX5 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
WOW! We absolutely loved our guide (I believe her name was Ricky?) We arrived a little early and right off the bat she was kind enough to guide us in the direction of the general store so we could grab snacks. Then on the trip there were many stops along the way where she would tell us different things about the mountains, we would stop and she would take pictures of us. She even made sure to point out wildlife as we came across it because she knew that was what we were into. Even as an inexperienced driver she had me switch seats with my boyfriend on parts of the trail that were good for me to drive and then switch back without making me feel like a horrible driver. Hands down an amazing trip with an outstanding and personable guide!
Written November 18, 2020
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We are so glad you had a great time! We hope to see you again and that you got to enjoy your winter.
Written March 10, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
What’s the pricing on this?
David L
8 contributions
$115 per driver, $60 per passenger for the 2 hour tour we took.
How do I choose between a side by side and an Atv? I've booked for 6 passengers and 5 drivers but I'm not sure what to expect?
Peezig
Miami, FL19 contributions
There is a weight limit to side by side. In our case we booked a 4 seater but realized when we arrived that there was 100 lb weight limit in back. That wasn't going to work with my teenagers, so we had to upgrade to 6 seater.