Stock Bronco's and Moab Trails

Yesterday at 10:14 pm

I just got back from my 3rd trip to Moab and I'm still stoked. I wanted to start a thread on some of the trails in Moab that a stock Bronco can do. I have been amazed at what they are capable of right out of the box.
So with my 2023 2 door Badlands, Sasquatch, V6 automatic. Stock suspension, original tires, no "tune", no winch. I did upgrade the steering rack with the Ford performance one that is equivalent to 2024 and beyond (not aftermarket) and after my first trip to Moab I added some skid plates. So If you have a stock Bronco and wonder, here we go.
Any trail with an easy rating is, well, easy and scenic.

So I just wanted to share some of the ones where you might wonder, can a stock Bronco do this? Depending on the app they may be listed as moderate or maybe even difficult. And yes there have some optional obstacles that you may or may not wish to try, But non of these are out of reach, even when you see the big shelves, or the intimidating long climb up slick rock.

Top of the World.
Poison Spider.
Bull Canyon / Day Canyon. Note when we went, not a single vehicle other than our group.
Seven Mile Rim.
3D
Jax Trax.
Cameo Cliffs.
Fins and Things.
Hells Revenge.

So add to the list for all the stock, I don't want to wreck it cuz I got to drive it home, Bronco people.

Heitz, Bluestreak57

Today at 12:59 am

Lots O Fords
I just got back from my 3rd trip to Moab and I'm still stoked. I wanted to start a thread on some of the trails in Moab that a stock Bronco can do. I have been amazed at what they are capable of right out of the box.
So with my 2023 2 door Badlands, Sasquatch, V6 automatic. Stock suspension, original tires, no "tune", no winch. I did upgrade the steering rack with the Ford performance one that is equivalent to 2024 and beyond (not aftermarket) and after my first trip to Moab I added some skid plates. So If you have a stock Bronco and wonder, here we go.
Any trail with an easy rating is, well, easy and scenic.

So I just wanted to share some of the ones where you might wonder, can a stock Bronco do this? Depending on the app they may be listed as moderate or maybe even difficult. And yes there have some optional obstacles that you may or may not wish to try, But non of these are out of reach, even when you see the big shelves, or the intimidating long climb up slick rock.

Top of the World.
Poison Spider.
Bull Canyon / Day Canyon. Note when we went, not a single vehicle other than our group.
Seven Mile Rim.
3D
Jax Trax.
Cameo Cliffs.
Fins and Things.
Hells Revenge.

So add to the list for all the stock, I don't want to wreck it cuz I got to drive it home, Bronco people.

IMO, most of the trails you mention require either a VERY good driver or a VERY good spotter. The two possible exceptions are Bull Canyon down to Surprise Overlook, and maybe Fins & Things. I did 7 Mile Rim and Cameo Cliffs a couple weeks ago at EJS. I don't think I could have done Cameo Cliffs without a good spotter. I think I would have hurt something on a few obstacles, especially, the one down to the Wilson Arch overlook. 7MR is much less severe, except for Wicked Ledge. Without expert guidance, I don't think my Bronco would have gone down it unscathed.

Have people taken Broncos on all the trails you list? Sure. But didn't Loren Healey take a Bronco Sport up Hell's Gate? So, what the vehicle can do is significant. But one must have significant skill to wield the ability of the vehicle. I am certainly not an expert. And, actually, every time I think, "I got this," I get to use that added armor under the truck. 😀

I am pretty sure I would not take my stock Bronco to TotW, Poison Spider, or Jax Trax if I had to make sure I could drive it home. Based on onX, I might try 3D.

Another one to add to the list though, is Chicken Corners. Bumpy, but great views of the river.

My Bronco is a 24 WildTrak with stock everything, except for the armor covering almost everything underneath.