VA -> Utah and everything in between

[Seemego4WD]

I posted a pre trip post however if you missed that I was able to secure a month off work. I had always wanted to take a month off and head west, well that time finally came.

I took my 2024 Rubicon, the plan was to sleep inside the jeep utilizing a deep sleep disperse camping as much as possible.

Week 1 -

I set out from VA making it to the land between the lakes, I explored in the jeep and on foot. Due to recent rain it was extremely muddy in places however I enjoyed it, except for a creepy dude who showed up at the end of the road I was camping at twice. So I relocated, slept great and had no further issues. I was able to connect with an old friend. Spent a night in the Ozarks and drove a small section of Route 66 in Oklahoma. I made the decision to press on to Colorado due to the heat. It was late however I found a beautiful campsite. Worked my way North to Mt Antero - I encountered snow at about 12500 feet and hiked the rest of the way to the summit at 14273feet, what a hike. Worked my way over to Lake city and completed Engineer and Cinamon pass.

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[Seemego4WD]

Week 2…..

Chore day in Silverton and Ouray, laundry, groceries. Found a beautiful campsite near Ouray. Completed Imogene and Ophir pass. I thoroughly enjoyed both. The telluride side wasn’t open however I was able to make the top. I moved down to the San Juan mountains, I did not find the area I was in inspiring. Although I did find a quiet and secluded campsite. I decided to depart Colorado and head for Utah. Stopped at 4 corners, Forrest Gump point and Monument Valley.

I found camp near Moki dug way. However the wind and heat was brutal. Stopped in Moab for restock. I attempted to complete hole in the rock road however I only made it to the trail head for the Peak a boo and spooky slot canyon. That was an absolutely awesome hike. I couldn’t take the washboard roads anymore. I camped two nights near Bryce Canyon national park, I also visited the park. Made my way back to Moab and completed Gemini Bridges trail.

 

[Seemego4WD]

Week 3 -

Family flew in and we had an AIRBNB in Moab for the week.
Arches national park - the 4x4 route to tower and whale eye arch is a lot of fun.
We went hunting for dinosaur prints and fossilized bones.

Explored the La Sal mountains - we got tired of the heat and enjoyed a cool day in the mountains.

Completed Hells revenge and Fins and things.

 

[Seemego4WD]

Week 4 -

Dropped the family off at the airport and headed for the mountains of Wyoming. I enjoyed 3 amazing days in Medicine bow national forest. Took in several hikes, the scenery was breathtaking and the camping was some of the best I had yet. It felt very secluded, I went almost 2 days without seeing anyone. I saw 2 moose which was really neat. My last night camping in Wyoming I had a lake all to myself and watched an eagle fly around for a while. I continued on completing the trip home.



7770 Miles
286.5 Gallons of gas
Max price per gallon 5.99/min 3.19
MPG for the trip 15.95
18 nights of dispersed camping

Only issue with the jeep - passenger rear sway bar end link bolt loosened up, I was able to easily tighten up.

It was an amazing trip and everything went really well. I cannot wait till I’m able to explore like this again, at a slower pace.

 

[BDinTX]

What a trip, I’d love to try something like that although I’d need to sprinkle some airbnb in along the way. I bet you find yourself looking back through your pictures for years. Thanks for sharing!

 

[WannFly]

Awesome man. I am heading west as well 2nd week of Aug for 2.5 weeks.

The pics you posted above are amazing.

 

[Rubicon_Sean]

Great pics and thanks for sharing! I'm driving down to Colorado from BC, Canada at the end of July. Can't wait to do some of the mountain passes.

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