First Off-roading in the Badlands in Southern Utah

[Brichan]

I went to St George Utah the same weekend as the Winter 4x4 Jamboree hoping I may find a way to sneak in on a tour or two. Unfortunately all the official tours were booked, so I ventured out on my own. This is where the AllTrails app enters in. If you haven’t downloaded this App, you should. I simply applied an Activity filter for Off Road Driving, so it wouldn’t show me all the hiking and mountain biking trails and bam, instantly I had a a wealth of options pop up. The trails were rated by difficulty and most had well written reviews.

We decided on a trail I hadn’t seen as one of the jamboree tours, Toquerville Falls. It was a moderate difficulty trail about 6 miles out and 6 miles back with the end being a beautiful waterfall. The views were amazing! Most of the ride, you could see Zions National Park in the distance. The road was wide enough to make passes when needed, and offered a few 18-20in rock steps to navigate. Nothing too serious but of course I had to try the lockers on a couple just to see the difference. They were great, the difference between spinning your way up an obstacle versus a steady smooth climb with little to no tire spin. I also did disconnect the sway bar for a good portion and I did notice a smoother ride over the rocks then when connected.

Here are my photos. Everyone get their Broncos off-road. You will really appreciate how awesome these vehicles are.

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[Erick2123]

I went to St George Utah the same weekend as the Winter 4x4 Jamboree hoping I may find a way to sneak in on a tour or two. Unfortunately all the official tours were booked, so I ventured out on my own. This is where the AllTrails app enters in. If you haven’t downloaded this App, you should. I simply applied an Activity filter for Off Road Driving, so it wouldn’t show me all the hiking and mountain biking trails and bam, instantly I had a a wealth of options pop up. The trails were rated by difficulty and most had well written reviews.
We decided on a trail I hadn’t seen as one of the jamboree tours, Toquerville Falls. It was a moderate difficulty trail about 6 miles out and 6 miles back with the end being a beautiful waterfall. The views were amazing! Most of the ride, you could see Zions National Park in the distance. The road was wide enough to make passes when needed, and offered a few 18-20in rock steps to navigate. Nothing two serious but of course I had to try the lockers on a couple just to see the difference. They were great, the difference between spinning your way up an obstacle versus a steady smooth climb with little to no tire spin. I also did disconnect the sway bar for a good portion and I did notice a smoother ride over the rocks then when connected. Here are my photos. Everyone get their Broncos off-road. You will really appreciate how awesome these vehicles are.

looks awesome ! what size tires and wheels you running? i like those wheels!

 

[Sarconus]

I went to St George Utah the same weekend as the Winter 4x4 Jamboree hoping I may find a way to sneak in on a tour or two. Unfortunately all the official tours were booked, so I ventured out on my own. This is where the AllTrails app enters in. If you haven’t downloaded this App, you should. I simply applied an Activity filter for Off Road Driving, so it wouldn’t show me all the hiking and mountain biking trails and bam, instantly I had a a wealth of options pop up. The trails were rated by difficulty and most had well written reviews.
We decided on a trail I hadn’t seen as one of the jamboree tours, Toquerville Falls. It was a moderate difficulty trail about 6 miles out and 6 miles back with the end being a beautiful waterfall. The views were amazing! Most of the ride, you could see Zions National Park in the distance. The road was wide enough to make passes when needed, and offered a few 18-20in rock steps to navigate. Nothing two serious but of course I had to try the lockers on a couple just to see the difference. They were great, the difference between spinning your way up an obstacle versus a steady smooth climb with little to no tire spin. I also did disconnect the sway bar for a good portion and I did notice a smoother ride over the rocks then when connected. Here are my photos. Everyone get their Broncos off-road. You will really appreciate how awesome these vehicles are.

Looks like a great time!

 

[Brichan]

looks awesome ! what size tires and wheels you running? i like those wheels!

Thank you! They are Method 317s, +18 Offset, so a little more poke than the standard +55 offset wheels. The tires are BFG KO2s, 35x12.5x18. Also, this is a stock Badlands so no Sasquatch package.

 

[AARDVARK122]

I have been on that trail a couple of times. But not yet in my bronco. It is a fun trail. Did you drive across the river?

 

[Brichan]

I have been on that trail a couple of times. But not yet in my bronco. It is a fun trail. Did you drive across the river?

We saw someone doing that after we left and should have gone back and tried it. I didn’t think to try when we were there, but it looked fun.

 

[AARDVARK122]

We saw someone doing that after we left and should have gone back and tried it. I didn’t think to try when we were there, but it looked fun.

Are you from Utah? I live up by provo. But go down south a lot.

 

[rk105rider]

I went to St George Utah the same weekend as the Winter 4x4 Jamboree hoping I may find a way to sneak in on a tour or two. Unfortunately all the official tours were booked, so I ventured out on my own. This is where the AllTrails app enters in. If you haven’t downloaded this App, you should. I simply applied an Activity filter for Off Road Driving, so it wouldn’t show me all the hiking and mountain biking trails and bam, instantly I had a a wealth of options pop up. The trails were rated by difficulty and most had well written reviews.
We decided on a trail I hadn’t seen as one of the jamboree tours, Toquerville Falls. It was a moderate difficulty trail about 6 miles out and 6 miles back with the end being a beautiful waterfall. The views were amazing! Most of the ride, you could see Zions National Park in the distance. The road was wide enough to make passes when needed, and offered a few 18-20in rock steps to navigate. Nothing two serious but of course I had to try the lockers on a couple just to see the difference. They were great, the difference between spinning your way up an obstacle versus a steady smooth climb with little to no tire spin. I also did disconnect the sway bar for a good portion and I did notice a smoother ride over the rocks then when connected. Here are my photos. Everyone get their Broncos off-road. You will really appreciate how awesome these vehicles are.

Beautiful Pictures! Thanks for sharing…

 

[Brichan]

Are you from Utah? I live up by provo. But go down south a lot.

Yessir, same story. I got in some off-roading and golf in the same day. Love it down south in the winter.

 

[1975U15]

St. George Utah?? Heard it sucks. Lots of traffic. Cold. People are rude. Hard to find a drink. People should pass. Go to Vegas desert instead.

 

[Natai]

Thank you! They are Method 317s, +18 Offset, so a little more poke than the standard +55 offset wheels. The tires are BFG KO2s, 35x18x12.5. Also, this is a stock Badlands so no Sasquatch package.

Very nice.
Any rubbing with those larger tires on the stock Badlands?

 

[Brichan]

St. George Utah?? Heard it sucks. Lots of traffic. Cold. People are rude. Hard to find a drink. People should pass. Go to Vegas desert instead.

Whoever you ‘heard’ it from is probably trying to keep it to themselves but to each their own. Ya if your number one goal it to find a drink, probably not the place for you. I actually paired up with a local jeeper along the trail and he was as friendly as they come. The 4x4 jamboree was sold out weeks in advance if that tells you how awesome the off-roading is.

 

[Brichan]

Very nice.
Any rubbing with those larger tires on the stock Badlands?

Not a bit, but just like with Sasquatch package, the crash bars need to be removed.

 

[1975U15]

Whoever you ‘heard’ it from is probably trying to keep it to themselves but to each their own. Ya if your number one goal it to find a drink, probably not the place for you. I actually paired up with a local jeeper along the trail and he was as friendly as they come. The 4x4 jamboree was sold out weeks in advance if that tells you how awesome the off-roading is.

My dood. Work with me here.

 

[RustyBronc]

Are you from Utah? I live up by provo. But go down south a lot.

I'm not the original poster but I live in Cedar City. I'm pretty new to off-roading but would love to meet up with people and hit some moderate trails.

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