Jeep Gladiator takes on BEARWALLOW Jeep Badge of Honor Trail in the Hatfield McCoy Trail System!
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- čas přidán 12. 02. 2024
- Solo trip down to Bearwallow Jeep Badge of Honor Trail in my 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon EcoDiesel. I found out the Green and Blue trails are extremely easy! Did the black trails I found make up for the long drive? Are the double blacks even doable? Do I have to wear the stupid helmet? Find out from this video!
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Great video man! They are opening a new HMT system for full size trucks in Paytona called The Big Coal system…it’s supposed to open this summer along with a new single track dirt bike system in Tornado WV
That sounds awesome! I’ll have to look into it and check it out!
Best Bearwallow walkthrough on CZcams. Great video 👍
Thanks man! Yeah, I tried to explain the trail system as I went through it. I feel like there aren’t a lot of videos that do a good job of a Bearwallow trail walkthrough.
@@TrailExpedition Agree, we're trying to plan a Windrock trip for next year and couldn't figure out what we could add to the trip. It was between Bearwallow and Red Bird but I have my doubts Red Bird is JT friendly
@WarthogOverland Redbird in a JT would make me nervous. Bearwallow would be fine.
Hey Scott, that trail system looks like a lot of fun! those black trails would have been more fun to go up them rather than down! the Gladiator would have done it well!!!!! awesome video!!! be save Scott👍👍
Going up would have been more challenging for sure. I’ve never been there so was just winging it 😆 it definitely was a lot of fun!
You just encouraged me to take my Gladiator Mojave to Bearwallow. Probably will do the Ivy Branch as well. Cool video!👍
Hey thanks! Your Mojave will do fine out there. Also, be sure to subscribe because I’m editing the Ivy Branch video right now.
I've seen people hauled off in an ambulance more than once from heads hitting roll bars.
Rollbars without helmits or at least proper restraints are more unsafe than without one.
Head injuries are more common than people think
I get it if you’re doing the double blacks, rock bouncing, doing crazy stuff. But none of the trails I went on warranted having one on. I’m sure it’s a liability thing more than anything.
Great video man! I can't wait to get my gladiator built up and take it out. We will definitely have to plan a gladiator trip out west when I do.
Hell yeah! Out west is the best! I want to get out to Moab but thinking the JK may be more suitable for that.
@@TrailExpedition if you are wanting the badges then I'd say so. If that's not your main focus then there should still be plenty to do in the gladiator.
@@WheelinWithWally if I’m going all that way I’m definitely getting the badges!
@@TrailExpeditionhaha oh I get it. It'll probably take you more than one trip to get them all. I've been twice and I still have a few more I need
@@WheelinWithWally maybe I take the Gladiator the first time and get the easier badges and the wrangler the next time to get the harder ones.
Thanks for the video! The wife and I are heading there in July to explore for her birthday....her choice!
Nice! And you’re welcome! If you’re not new to off-roading, I wouldn’t even bother with the green and blue trails. The black and double black trails are what I would shoot for. Depending on your rig and capability of course.
I’ve gotta make it down there. Been on my list. Nice ride along dude 🤘 great helmet 😅
Haha! Thanks ! The helmet rule is a bit much but definitely worth the trail riding.
Awesome video
Thanks! Much appreciated!
Can’t wait to start my first trail in the same truck. I’ll probably just go out with me and my wife I have to be real careful
The green and blue trails at Bearwallow are perfect for beginners! You’ll love the Gladiator. Such an awesome rig!
black trails at Rock house or devils anse are way harder, I would love to see a jeep on them, if you are still there give them a shot.
Not there anymore but I do feel they rate the trails harder that what they are. For example, a blue trail at Windrock would be considered a black trail at the Hatfield McCoy trails.
What rock rails are you using on your Rubicon? I have a 22 identical diesel, so love your truck!
JCR rock sliders. They are awesome and have saved me several times. Also doubles as a step!
I just got a Mojave I swapped my Rubicon, and I am not disappointed at all is there any Trails up there you can go fast on?
I hope nobody takes fast out of conext, lol..
Up to about 25 miles per hour speeds and some jumps because these things are awesome..
Not that I saw at Bearwallow. They seem to all be wooded trails with little to no wide open areas. I love my Rubicon as I’m more of a rock crawler. I like having the front and rear lockers and the 4 to 1 transfer case.
You went right by me on your way down. Live where 196 meets 94. Berrien Springs. You go to silver lake often right? I am a fellow veteran. (Army & Navy).
Right on. I took 94 to 69 down to West Virginia. I go to Silver Lake maybe once a year so not often. Before last year I hadn’t been up there in a couple years.
Trail 69 goes both ways? Ya don't say.
That was totally unintentional but it works 😆
@TrailExpedition lmao. I figured. Great video tho. That place looks like it's got some good views. And those black trails def look fun too.
Drive all the way there, might as well gamble on droppin in on the toughest trail, everything else was a cakewalk. Makes for better memories. And videos!
@@BadLuckHotRod oh believe me I wanted to! If I had one other rig with me I would have. Just knowing you have someone who could help recover your vehicle makes a huge difference.
Watch your hands on the wheel. Try not to grip the wheel but palm it. Jack a rock with no hydro assist can turn wheel into your thumb and mess your hand up
I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks!
Did you air down for the green/blue trails?
I believe I was between 18-20 psi. Honestly don’t really need to for the blue trails.
Saw the helmet rule. Not sure we will go there because of that and it doesn’t look very challenging.
The helmet rule is ridiculous but it doesn’t seem to be enforced. The green and blue trails are a waste of time but the blacks are fun. Double blacks may cause body damage 😆
I've heard the BOH tail is #17, I also heard it it is #17 to #11, to #13, to#18
Who knows 🤷♂️ you essentially get the badge for being at Bearwallow. If I go back I wouldn’t waste any time on the green and blue trails.
Stock gladiator sport max tow with 33s, what trails should i hit?
You could easily do all the green and blue trails. Some of the black trails may be quite challenging with that setup but still doable. Stay out of the double blacks.
Fun watch, suggestion for new videos is for them steep ones, where the camera doesn't really how it. Please call out your Angles if your Ruby has pitch/roll sensors.
Thanks! And I was. You’ll have to give it another watch.
@@TrailExpedition I know, as I did hear, but I might have missed some others that looked steep and don't recall hearing. I might have been thinking "damn looks steep" :) and missed it.
Right on. I’m in the process of editing the Ivy Branch video and do a better job of calling out the pitch and roll in that one.
@@TrailExpedition Greatness.
What kind of helmet is that?.. looking for a cheap one..
It’s literally a cheap skateboard helmet I found at a local store. The helmet rule is not enforced.
Like most places, they’re probably more likely to enforce the rule on high volume days (weekends and holidays). The rule actually requires a DOT certified helmet.
This is correct. I think it’s more for liability reasons if you were to get in an accident.
@@TrailExpedition If I’m not mistaken, I believe WV has it codified into their state law. Either way, it’s a bit overkill for a full size vehicle that checks all the necessary boxes for on-road safety features
Edit: I was also curious about helmets to see if I could get away with using my ski helmet. I’m guessing so on a slow day.
@Plinian they never even asked if I had one. I still had it on in my videos so people wouldn’t rip me apart in the comments 🤣 it’s really not needed though.
Very scenic but that helmet rules sucks. Not sure I'd go back cause that alone.
The helmet rule is a bit excessive and I know it keeps a lot of people from going. If I ever went back it would be if my friends wanted to go and run double blacks.
I really WANTED to go with ya.. but it was to short notice. =\
No worries. There will be other trips.
Surprised you still have the jeep they are dropping hard in price 2023 20k off msrp
I didn’t buy it to flip it. I’ll have this thing forever. And in ten years, when my daughter can drive, maybe it will be passed down to her.
Good video someone just needs to teach you how to operate a chainsaw
Thanks. I missed lumberjack training growing up 🤣
You should wear a helmet in all your videos from now on
Don’t wanna bifurcate your skull
It’s a good look 😆
Actually, I hit my head a lot on the roll bar with the helmet on. Was rather annoying.
We got a mention in the video!
@surgicalinstrumentsexplained only the real ones get mentions.
I can’t take you seriously with an unbuckled helmet inside of a jeep😂
I can’t either 😆 such a stupid rule.
Where is your PT Belt!!? 🤣🤣🤣
Haha! That reminds me of my Air Force days 🤣
So ironic. Your wearing a helmet yet no seat belt. It amazes me someone would off road and not wear one.
I’m going 3-5 miles an hour down mostly easy dirt roads. Plus getting out of the vehicle every couple of minutes to set up cameras. If I was actually going on an obstacle that actually felt unsafe I would obviously put it on.