Dubzy

Ok, so maybe it's a bit of an early mid-life crisis, but I have decided to finally follow through on a dream I had a long time ago. I'm going to take my dog, and drive cross country this summer.

Currently, I am driving a 2008 JKU. However, I have ordered a 2015 JKU Rubicon and plan on taking that for this trip. I'm not going huge, but it will most likely have 35s and a winch on it for the journey.

My big question is, where are the places I absolutely need to hit? I will be starting at Rausch Creek since it's close to home for me and I know Moab, Rubicon, and the like, but I am talking about more of the local spots as well. Also, are there any groups to get in contact with in order to find some people to go with? Is anyone reading this interested in taking me through some of your local spots? I have off-roaded solo before, and am not a huge fan unless it's a trail I've done before (and even then, I'd prefer someone more experienced).

I haven't fully laid out a route just yet. But looking at late July/early August. Headed out on the northern side and coming back through the south.

Thanks for any feedback. I look forward to hearing from you all.

Off Road Additions - Dan

If you pass through Northeast PA we could take you for a trip. Nothing extreme but there is some cool off road history.

Mark Doiron

If your goal is to drive as much off road as possible, and you're not necessarily concerned if it's technical or not, then perhaps you'd be interested in the Trans Am Trail. Drive from eastern Tennessee all the way to Oregon, almost entirely off pavement. It was made for single track, but the vast majority of it is suitable for 4WD.

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JRJKUS

Lake city co to ouray co via engineer pass. Ouray to telluride via Black bear pass. Plus a bunch,of others. Has to be n the top 10 jeep adventures list.

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Jeepstin12

Lots here in the west. Black bear takes lives every year, go with another rig that knows the trail. Moab takes axles. Get AAA.

TheDirtman

Badlands, in Attica, Indiana is worth hitting and has trails for every level and pro shop. Also has a campground right next to the entrance. You can spend a weekend there wheeling easy and it is aways busy on the weekends and generally see several JK's there. Its about 10 miles north of I-74

cfr

Colorado, Moab, UT, and Sedona, AZ. You could hit the All-4-Fun in August in Colorado,

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Good luck

marley-cj-jkru

I second the Badlandz in Indiana
Great location
I will be up there with 4 other keeps on Father's Day weekend

genesbro

Since you are returning via the southern route I would suggest using the old Mojave Trail that starts just a few miles east of Mojave for the direction you will be going. You can probably get in touch with some socal groups for some company on that one for sure. I have done it and it is great.

Dubzy

Dan - NE Penn. would be great, even before this trip. I pulled the trigger and ordered my Rubi yesterday, so 6-8 weeks out on delivery (at least I hope.)

As for everyone else, thanks for the advice. I am looking into most of the spots mentioned.