I really wanted to include Kane Creek in there. Depending on how you score, if it was based on scenic views, Kane would be #1 on my list. Cool Trail. But these 5 are easily the attention getters and what people drive out for.
I've been out to Moab four times now. Including this past June 2020. I don't own a rig, so I rent a Rubicon 4-door (with 3" lift, rock rails, 37s) from a shop on the main drag. During those first three visits, I did all of the easy stuff because I was by myself. Onion Creek, Dome Plateau, Hurrah Pass/Chicken Corners, Potash Road, Long Canyon, Mineral Bottom, Spring Canyon, Bartlett Wash/Hidden Canyon and Gemini Bridges. Some scary heights, but nothing technically moderate or difficult. But, this past June, I had the fortune of being with six other people and two other Jeeps. The one couple has been to Moab probably 30 times. Matt made this trip for all of us. He was an expert spotter. He and his wife took us on Fins & Things, Hell's Revenge and Top of the World. It was a great trip. And, I figured out that I have a sense for driving some of these trails. But, having said that, I'm still not trying Pritchett Canyon anytime soon! Thanks for posting this video. As a newbie to driving the more strenuous trails, I can't really rate your video as there are so many trails in the Moab area. I did love the overlook at Top of the World, but the bumpiness of the trail became tedious after a while. Fins & Things was pretty cool. Loved going down Tricky Hill (I didn't know these obstacles had names). But, I would have to say I liked Hell's Revenge the most of the three "tougher" trails we did that week. We didn't do Escalator or Hell's Gate, but the overlook at the Colorado River was very cool. I was white-knuckling a bit when I saw nothing but blue sky climbing this rock on Fins: facebook.com/100038135074374/videos/262522761695558/
What trail rating is this? I’m going to Easter Jeep Safari this year and can do between 1-5 (carefully! I’m doing hellroaring Rim and Buttes and towers with RedRock 4x4 wheelers but I’m wanting to do more
We watched this before heading out and I must say, this video was super helpful. Thanks for sharing! Your detailed descriptions and videos are spot-on.
Great video. Couple years ago we traveled from Texas to Colorado to do the top 5 trail systems there. Had a blast. Moab is def on the list. Thanks for the motivation!
I've driven all the top 10, except Moab Rim, which I did as a passenger with Dan Mick. Anyone considering going out I have one word, GO! It's not just amazing 4 wheeling. It's the people, the views, the history, geology, challenge, and there are plenty of things for non-wheelers - Arches, Canyonlands, Dead Horse State Park, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, BASE jumping, rafting the Colorado or canoeing the Green River. The Moab Chamber of Commerce owes me a commission..... BTW, I heard Lions Back is now off limits. Is that true?
Great video! There’s so many great trails there. Haven’t hit Pritchett yet but need too. Metal Masher wasn’t my favorite just because those ledges were all way too big for my rig. 👍🏻
There is a multitude to stock right? The idea is this is a stock ride height 4-door, which in its self a big hinderance is what is doing this trail. But the only benefit we used in this video was the swaybar disconnects. So pretty much any model could make it if they pull a swaybar link. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Us locals, at least in my group people and most I know, call "the wall" on fin-n-things, tatertott hill or baby potato salad.😅 so if you ever hear those terms, that's likely the reference.
I keep hearing the term "stock vehicle," and I'm familiar with the term, but are we talking ALL stock off-road vehicles? For example, we just got a 2011 Jeep Liberty, and I'm wondering how well it would handle some of these ... or if it would handle them at all. Having said all that, I'm absolutely inspired by all y'all's offroading! Holy crap, I'm so excited we got an off-roader of ANY kind! We may not be able to do the hard or severe trails, but man ... whatever! Someday!
Traditionally when someone says stock vehicle they are talking about wranglers or tacoma's. Which are you stock high ground clearance vehicles. Overall, the liberty can do a bunch of what is out there and is a very capable vehicle.
Good vid! Will take this opportunity to point out to those new to wheelin’ that you should have a predetermined language for spotting. At 8:43 you hear “straight! Straight! Straight!” That is not helpful. I use four words that cover 99% of all situations. Forward, reverse, driver and passenger, plus adjectives such as more driver or more passenger for keep turning that direction. You’ll notice the spotter pointing one direction and saying straight. His intent seems to have been for the driver to straighten their wheel. To another person it means keep going the way the vehicle is pointing or “forward.” KISS keep it simple stupid. Especially when you are in a stressful situation and many drivers do get really stressed out there. Hand signals are great but you cannot always rely on them. There are times when all the driver can see is blue sky. Keep the language clear and concise, have fun and be safe!
Exactly right. I was thinking the same thing. A common language is key so there is no confusion. I see this kind of thing everywhere I go and it leads to nothing but confusion and dangerous situations. A little training for those folks could gona long way.
I just get my jeep wrangler hybrid can you recommend me couple trails for beginners? I see on you video not all jeeps the are lifted my jeep is nothing custom yet I'm going just put tires 35s . Thank you for recommendations. Just for the record is my first jeep (no experience)
@@gonzalofaviolopezescorcia5889 first off, get someone to go with you. Best to safe out there. As far as easy trails, check out Chicken Corners in Moab, you could probably do Fins and Things with help. Also check out the San Rafael Swell area. The trails there are much easier, but different kind of wheeling.
Yeah you could, but this is a more about the driver then vehicle to an extent. Good news is there is winch points at all the obstacles. Hit up the trail review on TrailsOffroad for more details.
Hi, great video. How do you rate top of the world in comparison to these trails? That view is a must do for me. If it is too extreme, how long would the hike be up from where we can park the jeep?
If you stay on the right side of hte lollypop it is much easier. Overall, it is a must do. The only reason it isn't in the top 5 is it is a hour drive each way to the trail. So if you were asking me if you should do it. Yes for sure, everyone should do it at least once.
@@JeepAdventures thanks for the answer.... and the difficulty of a slightly modified jeep to make it up there? Can it be done taking the bypasses for the difficult obstacles?
@@bok.1722 We took the stock JLU up the trail. It is possible but would not recommend the left side of the lollypop. Check out TrailsOffroad for more details.
JeepAdventures Hmm it seems your comments are more directed at Jeep owners then, I don’t know why you lump Tacomas in with Jeeps, when set up the same it is no more off road worthy then a Ranger. I guess if I watch anymore of your videos I will take your trail ratings with a grain of salt and as more applying to the Jeep community then 4x4s in general.
@@MannysCorner Its about adapting the ratings for your vehicle and driving exp. You will find when most people say an intermediate trail, that vehicle would be a Wrangler, 4Runner, and Tacomas, and the driver's experience is on the newer side. For other brands / models this might be a hard trail. For people with more offroad exp, this might be easy. If you want something more fine-tuned, I created a trail rating system TrailsOffroad adopted that rates on obstacle size, but when you just use simple words there is a lot of room for interpretation. So I wouldn't say take it with a grain of salt but take it more as a guide on where the rating for the trail might be. If you want more details on the trail rating, use websites like trailsoffroad to get the specifics on the trail.
Let us know if this lines up with what you think is the best trails in Moab. In the description is our Top 10... Let us know.
I really wanted to include Kane Creek in there. Depending on how you score, if it was based on scenic views, Kane would be #1 on my list. Cool Trail. But these 5 are easily the attention getters and what people drive out for.
I've been out to Moab four times now. Including this past June 2020. I don't own a rig, so I rent a Rubicon 4-door (with 3" lift, rock rails, 37s) from a shop on the main drag. During those first three visits, I did all of the easy stuff because I was by myself. Onion Creek, Dome Plateau, Hurrah Pass/Chicken Corners, Potash Road, Long Canyon, Mineral Bottom, Spring Canyon, Bartlett Wash/Hidden Canyon and Gemini Bridges. Some scary heights, but nothing technically moderate or difficult.
But, this past June, I had the fortune of being with six other people and two other Jeeps. The one couple has been to Moab probably 30 times. Matt made this trip for all of us. He was an expert spotter. He and his wife took us on Fins & Things, Hell's Revenge and Top of the World. It was a great trip. And, I figured out that I have a sense for driving some of these trails. But, having said that, I'm still not trying Pritchett Canyon anytime soon!
Thanks for posting this video. As a newbie to driving the more strenuous trails, I can't really rate your video as there are so many trails in the Moab area. I did love the overlook at Top of the World, but the bumpiness of the trail became tedious after a while. Fins & Things was pretty cool. Loved going down Tricky Hill (I didn't know these obstacles had names). But, I would have to say I liked Hell's Revenge the most of the three "tougher" trails we did that week. We didn't do Escalator or Hell's Gate, but the overlook at the Colorado River was very cool.
I was white-knuckling a bit when I saw nothing but blue sky climbing this rock on Fins:
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@@2200Z Yeah, they are great trails. Check out the website TrailsOffroad. They have a ton of details of the area.
What trail rating is this? I’m going to Easter Jeep Safari this year and can do between 1-5 (carefully!
I’m doing hellroaring Rim and Buttes and towers with RedRock 4x4 wheelers but I’m wanting to do more
This was the most helpful video I’ve seen for the Moab trails. Thank you for taking the time to put it together.
Thank you for watching
We watched this before heading out and I must say, this video was super helpful. Thanks for sharing! Your detailed descriptions and videos are spot-on.
Awesome, how was your trip?
@@JeepAdventures It was a lot of fun. Moab is amazing! It's really beautiful there.
Easily one of a kind
quality video. thanks for the not overly sharpened footage that doesn't look like it's filmed on a Hero 2 gopro like most other videos.
hahahaha, glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for your efforts at documenting these trails it's very helpful to see what to expect.
Sure thing,
Holy Toledo! We are headed out this week to Moab. Thanks for the heads-up on these top trails. Stay calm and hold on! Woot!
How was the trip?
That amc eagle was killing it
One of the cool things about moab... It has a ton of traction so you often see other vehicles.
that amc looks like our 2 door hatch back holden torana,.bathurst,L34,..
@@phantomwalker8251 I need one
Love it! Trying to get out there for the Easter jeep run!
Great event. You will have fun
Best video of its type. Thanks.
Moab offroaders: we don't need no stinking graded roads.
Thank you
Great video! Really appreciate the remarks on the trails. Moab is on my bucket list.
Very cool area, do your research first prior to going so you hit all the trails you want.
Great video. Couple years ago we traveled from Texas to Colorado to do the top 5 trail systems there. Had a blast.
Moab is def on the list. Thanks for the motivation!
Great area... Have fun!!!
I've driven all the top 10, except Moab Rim, which I did as a passenger with Dan Mick. Anyone considering going out I have one word, GO! It's not just amazing 4 wheeling. It's the people, the views, the history, geology, challenge, and there are plenty of things for non-wheelers - Arches, Canyonlands, Dead Horse State Park, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, BASE jumping, rafting the Colorado or canoeing the Green River. The Moab Chamber of Commerce owes me a commission..... BTW, I heard Lions Back is now off limits. Is that true?
Lions back is closed
Yeah, lions back is closed. Sounds like they are about to start putting appartments there.
Great video! There’s so many great trails there. Haven’t hit Pritchett yet but need too. Metal Masher wasn’t my favorite just because those ledges were all way too big for my rig. 👍🏻
Pritchett is a hard one, but there is tow points at all the obstacles.
Have fun
Awesome 👏
Thank you
The guy driving the mail jeep is a good dude. Helped me out on steel bender yesterday.
I have heard good stories about him. Glad you got out okay.
Thanks!
Thank you
I think it is funny when the videos say ( this is just a stock jeep) Rubicon's come with front and rear lockers. lol.
There is a multitude to stock right? The idea is this is a stock ride height 4-door, which in its self a big hinderance is what is doing this trail. But the only benefit we used in this video was the swaybar disconnects. So pretty much any model could make it if they pull a swaybar link.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
great content! gonna try to do some of this on EUC.
Awesome, have fun
Wonderful narration,scenery etc
Thank you for watching
Thats Bob at 6:04 in his FS Cherokee.
We were following Bob for a bit, very cool rig
Us locals, at least in my group people and most I know, call "the wall" on fin-n-things, tatertott hill or baby potato salad.😅 so if you ever hear those terms, that's likely the reference.
Hahaha, I love Baby Potato Salad and Tatertott hill.
Very nice production.
Thank you
I keep hearing the term "stock vehicle," and I'm familiar with the term, but are we talking ALL stock off-road vehicles? For example, we just got a 2011 Jeep Liberty, and I'm wondering how well it would handle some of these ... or if it would handle them at all.
Having said all that, I'm absolutely inspired by all y'all's offroading! Holy crap, I'm so excited we got an off-roader of ANY kind! We may not be able to do the hard or severe trails, but man ... whatever! Someday!
Traditionally when someone says stock vehicle they are talking about wranglers or tacoma's. Which are you stock high ground clearance vehicles. Overall, the liberty can do a bunch of what is out there and is a very capable vehicle.
Good video! Giving me ideas when I get that new Bronco. Hope to see ya out there!
It will be a cool rig
@@JeepAdventures I certainly hope so. I am wary of ordering a first model year. lol
Good vid!
Will take this opportunity to point out to those new to wheelin’ that you should have a predetermined language for spotting. At 8:43 you hear “straight! Straight! Straight!” That is not helpful. I use four words that cover 99% of all situations. Forward, reverse, driver and passenger, plus adjectives such as more driver or more passenger for keep turning that direction. You’ll notice the spotter pointing one direction and saying straight. His intent seems to have been for the driver to straighten their wheel. To another person it means keep going the way the vehicle is pointing or “forward.” KISS keep it simple stupid. Especially when you are in a stressful situation and many drivers do get really stressed out there.
Hand signals are great but you cannot always rely on them. There are times when all the driver can see is blue sky. Keep the language clear and concise, have fun and be safe!
Thanks for watching.
Exactly right. I was thinking the same thing. A common language is key so there is no confusion. I see this kind of thing everywhere I go and it leads to nothing but confusion and dangerous situations. A little training for those folks could gona long way.
@10:18 Have paper plate, will 4 wheel drive
The best way to break in a vehicle.
Enjoyed the video! Will be in Moab next month. Which of these do you recommend for a novice w/stock 2-Dr JL Rubicon? We all have to start somewhere!
Hit up Fins and Things and Hells Revenge, if with a group check out Top of the world, and poison spider
I just get my jeep wrangler hybrid can you recommend me couple trails for beginners? I see on you video not all jeeps the are lifted my jeep is nothing custom yet I'm going just put tires 35s . Thank you for recommendations. Just for the record is my first jeep (no experience)
Are you talking about Moab area or somewhere specific?
@@JeepAdventures yeah moab or Aniy place on utah . Thanks I'm from Oregon planing my second time on tha beautiful state. .. thanks
@@gonzalofaviolopezescorcia5889 first off, get someone to go with you. Best to safe out there.
As far as easy trails, check out Chicken Corners in Moab, you could probably do Fins and Things with help.
Also check out the San Rafael Swell area. The trails there are much easier, but different kind of wheeling.
A stock rubicon is pretty capable
they are, but no lockers were used in the making of this video (On the stock rubicon). Thus nothing different then a Sport with 33's.
can you do Pritchett locked on 35s?
Yeah you could, but this is a more about the driver then vehicle to an extent. Good news is there is winch points at all the obstacles. Hit up the trail review on TrailsOffroad for more details.
I did Pritchet in my 2 door Rubicon JK on 33s in 2019. Had to winch a few times. Pritchet is the most difficult trail in Moab IMO.
Hi, great video. How do you rate top of the world in comparison to these trails? That view is a must do for me. If it is too extreme, how long would the hike be up from where we can park the jeep?
If you stay on the right side of hte lollypop it is much easier. Overall, it is a must do. The only reason it isn't in the top 5 is it is a hour drive each way to the trail. So if you were asking me if you should do it. Yes for sure, everyone should do it at least once.
@@JeepAdventures thanks for the answer.... and the difficulty of a slightly modified jeep to make it up there? Can it be done taking the bypasses for the difficult obstacles?
@@bok.1722 We took the stock JLU up the trail. It is possible but would not recommend the left side of the lollypop. Check out TrailsOffroad for more details.
@@JeepAdventures thanks so much for your time. I will be there late april. Do you know when the mountain passes in colorado open up out of curiosity.
@@bok.1722 not sure, but there are websites dedicated to snow levels for Colorado.
I think Hells Escalator should be remained "The Devils Ass Crack"
or "The Devils Ass-hole" since the hole does look like one
hahaha, sounds less fun but i get it
When you say stock vehicle, do you mean a stock Jeep or any stock 4x4.
Traditionally when that is said, it is meant Jeeps or Tacoma's.
JeepAdventures Hmm it seems your comments are more directed at Jeep owners then, I don’t know why you lump Tacomas in with Jeeps, when set up the same it is no more off road worthy then a Ranger. I guess if I watch anymore of your videos I will take your trail ratings with a grain of salt and as more applying to the Jeep community then 4x4s in general.
@@MannysCorner Its about adapting the ratings for your vehicle and driving exp. You will find when most people say an intermediate trail, that vehicle would be a Wrangler, 4Runner, and Tacomas, and the driver's experience is on the newer side. For other brands / models this might be a hard trail. For people with more offroad exp, this might be easy. If you want something more fine-tuned, I created a trail rating system TrailsOffroad adopted that rates on obstacle size, but when you just use simple words there is a lot of room for interpretation. So I wouldn't say take it with a grain of salt but take it more as a guide on where the rating for the trail might be. If you want more details on the trail rating, use websites like trailsoffroad to get the specifics on the trail.
JeepAdventures Thanks for the explanation, I do subscribe to trails off road and that has been very helpful for me.
JeepAdventures does that include stock 4x4 XJ’s? 😅
The story behind that axle is pretty good and stupid
yes it is