Jeep Gladiator takes on BEARWALLOW Jeep Badge of Honor Trail in the Hatfield McCoy Trail System! 

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.

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!

That sounds awesome! I’ll have to look into it and check it out!

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.

Haha! Thanks ! The helmet rule is a bit much but definitely worth the trail riding.

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.

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.

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.

JCR rock sliders. They are awesome and have saved me several times. Also doubles as a step!

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.

It’s a Hybrid of a Hybrid 🤣 It’s actually a port for airing up. It’s a kit from Grimm off-road. Using the factory 4XE cowl.

@@TrailExpedition I figured it had to be something along those lines. 🤣

@vdub5818 it’s one of my favorite modifications.

The green and blue trails at Bearwallow are perfect for beginners! You’ll love the Gladiator. Such an awesome rig!

Thanks! Much appreciated!

I believe I was between 18-20 psi. Honestly don’t really need to for the blue trails.

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.

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.

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.

I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks!

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 😆

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.

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.

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.

I went yesterday, I agree with your assessment at the end. I should have re-watch this is before I went. I went down 70 but it had some large wash outs otherwise it was too easy.

Agreed. It was more than likely a one and done for me.

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.

No worries. There will be other trips.

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.

Thanks. I missed lumberjack training growing up 🤣

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 either 😆 such a stupid rule.

Where is your PT Belt!!? 🤣🤣🤣

Haha! That reminds me of my Air Force days 🤣

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.