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Five Tribes Overland Trail Part 1 of 2 by Chet Szymecki Some time ago, I began my travel along the 1,358 mile Five Tribes Overland Trail that stretches from the mountains of the Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico to the gulf shores in Freeport Beach, Texas. A few months ago I met Todd...

The Sonoran Desert Traverse spans 320+ miles using the Godwin Jeep Trail, Bradshaw Truck Trail, and Agua Caliente Road to link the Salton Sea, in California, with greater Phoenix, in Arizona. My amazing adventure lasted six full days although it could have easily lasted a few longer and been...

Unfortunately, many of the longer and more complete trails like this are behind a paywall although I like to post them anyway so others can consider them. If there is a more appropriate section of the forum to post just let me know. Thank you and happy trails!

The Kofa Pioneer Trail is a 243 mile overland route that will take you deep into the 665,400 acres of the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. This 4-5 day adventure is comprised of graded gravel roads, sandy washes, and rocky Jeep trails and since your average speed on the route will be approximately...

You live in a truly wonderful area that is deep with history - I spent a month or so exploring the Eastern Shore during the winter a year ago. Sleeping mostly on the shore, listening to the working boats come to life before the sun rose, hearing the distant thunder of waterfoul being taken...

If you are in southern California and are interested in a 220 mile adventure that will last 4-6 days while showing you a little bit of everything the desert has to offer, then the Anza-Borrego Discovery Trial should be top on your list. This trail earned my respect as one of the few which...

Trail: Joshua Tree Adventure Route Date traveled: January 2024 Location: California Trail travel time: two to four days Length: 137 miles Difficulty: mild to moderate Vehicle: 2021 AEV Prospector & Four Wheel Camper Modifications: none Resources: none My recent adventure along the 137 mile...

While alone in the desert a few months ago I began thinking about King of the Hammers and how over the past decade I have always wanted to attend. Although I was aware that the event was held in Johnson Valley, California, I was not sure what time of the year, so I promised myself to check as...

Trail: Mojave Road Date traveled: January 2024 Location: California Trail travel time: two to four days Length: 150 miles Difficulty: mild to moderate Vehicle: 2021 AEV Prospector & Four Wheel Camper Modifications: none Resources: none My most recent adventure was the 150-mile Mojave Road...

I utilized the MWR auto hobby shop on base a week ago while preparing my rig for the next year of adventure. Then I enjoyed a relaxing ride around the Yorktown battlefield as I was departing:

Thank you for the treasure trove of trails! I will be in Arizona this November and plan to explore it an neighboring states.

Prior to installing my ARB differential breather kit in my 2021 RAM 3500 I am curious to learn about how others may have installed theirs. Have you installed a kit on your RAM? where did you install the manifold and filter my plan is to install somewhere high near the center of the firewall...

Would love to join your group on the NEBDR although I already have plans for being in Arizona in October. Make sure to post pictures and updates and happy trails!

Another overland trail is in the books - I completed the Trans New Jersey Trail (450+ mi) in five days and covered a total of 563 miles of mixed roads. The northern half was approximately 95% paved roads and 05% dirt or gravel whereas the southern section was approximately 80% dirt of gravel and...

Next I begin the Trans New Jersey Trail which is "a 450+ mile route that spans from High Point, NJ to Cape May, NJ. The trail consist of asphalt, gravel, sand, dirt, and some mud. The trail is 100% legal for all street legal vehicles. This means you must be registered, insured, and compliant...