No, but we strongly recommend them. Walk-ins are welcome, but there is no guarantee we will have machines available.
Please call us to check availability or check online. We will need: name, phone number, and credit card to make a reservation. You can also fill make a reservation online.
We are open daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during our Summer/Winter season.
You must be 25 (twenty five) years old to rent a snowmobile or ATV
You must be 25 (twenty five) years old with a valid drivers license in your possession to drive a snowmobile or ATV. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Snowsuits, Boots, Gloves, Goggles, Drivers License, Credit Card, Sun Screen, Camera. Please dress in layers. We no longer provide snowsuits, boots, gloves or goggles with rentals.
Drivers License, Credit Card, Eye Protection (required), Sunscreen, Camera. Please wear long pant. Open toed shoes will not be allowed. Be prepared with a jacket, raingear and a sweatshirt.
We rent snowmobiles as early as December 19th, 2020 - April 4th 2021 (weather permitting).
We rent ATVs June 15th, 2021 - September 30, 2021 (weather permitting). The US Forest Service governs our trail system, so they open and close the system when they feel necessary.
You must be at least 25 years old to rent and drive the slingshot.
Long sleeve Shirt / Jacket, Long Pants, Gloves, Close-toed Shoes, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Drivers License / Major Credit Card
Any paved highway within 250 miles of our rental location (i.e. Estes Park, Winter Park, Steamboat Springs, Breckinridge, Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake)
Please arrive 45 minutes prior to your reservation time.
We have approximately 130 miles of groomed trails.
No, you will be held responsible for all damages. You will also be held responsible for retrieval of machines (for non mechanical reasons) and loss of rent.
Yes, deposits are necessary for all machines. Please arrive with a major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover) for deposits. Debit Cards and American Express will not be allowed for Damage Deposits.
We take Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and Debit Cards when paying for your rental. Checks will not be accepted.
We have motorcross and open-face style helmets for you to wear. Goggles will be available to purchase.
No, please be prepared for all weather conditions.
On The Trail Rentals requires FULL payment when making a reservation. On The Trail Rentals allows a one (1) time date change to the reservation prior to 72 hours of the rental date. Cancellations may be made up to 72 hours of the rental date. On The Trail Rentals refunds all but 15% of the reservation as a processing fee for cancellations. Any cancellations within 72 hours of the rental date or no-shows, On The Trail Rentals keeps the entire amount of the rental. We DO NOT accept any changes or cancellations within the 72 hour window and no refunds will be given for any reason. This includes but is not limited to weather, transportation, sickness, or exposure. These events are completely out of our control. Unless our local health officials deem otherwise, our cancellation policy will not change.
Yes, 400 pounds per machine.
Yes, we have a triple passenger snowmobile capable of taking 3 riders. The total weight of the 3 riders must be less than 400 pounds. Reservations are required due to limited availability.
No, we do not allow multiple families/ people share a machine. We want everyone to rent accordingly and be responsible for their own machines during their rental duration.
On The Trail Rentals is located at 1447 County Road 491, Grand Lake CO 80447. Written Directions can be found at http://onthetrailrentals.com/directions/ Your GPS may or may not get you to our location. Please make plans in advance to find our location.
Yes. You can either view the maps on our website through the Trail Maps page or you can download CO TREX (Colorado Trail Explorer) on your phone through the app store. Download now for iPhone or Android
Please fill out our contact form with any questions or comments you have. You can fill out that form here
We collect in full upon making a reservation. We give you up to 72 hours to make changes or cancel. If you cancel outside of 72 hours there is a 15% cancellation fee per machine; we will refund the remaining 85% back. We DO NOT accept any changes or cancellations within the 72 hour window and no refunds will be given for any reason. This includes but is not limited to weather, transportation, sickness, or exposure. These events are completely out of our control. Unless our local health officials deem otherwise, our cancellation policy will not change.
On The Trail Rentals will not tolerate any type or use of drugs and alcohol (medicinal or recreational). It is a liability and hazardous to customers and staff members. If On The Trail Rentals sees or even smells any type of drug or alcohol the individual plus the reservation party will forfeit their rentals and absolutely NO REFUNDS will be given.