🟢🔵Green /Blue
Rutty and rocky road. Slow going with 4WD. Low range helpful for speed/traction control and to minimize damage. Some rocks/ledges that require low range and some skill to navigate.
Vehicle: Jeep Wrangler or equivalent. Two speed transfer case and higher clearance very helpful.
🔵Blue
Quite rocky or deep ruts. 4WD low range required due to terrain and loose traction. Trail may have medium to large rocks and ledges, deep water crossings, and steep grades. There may be side hills that could result in some slippage. Some body damage may occur.
Vehicle: Wrangler or equivalent with rear axle traction device (limited slip or lockers). High clearance, 4WD and some skid plates recommended. Aggressive tire tread and method of airing tires up and down. Front and rear attach points.
🔵⚫️Blue/Black
Rocks frequent and large in difficult terrain. Low-range 4WD required in sections. Steep hill climbs and descents may be required. Obstacles could result in significant body damage. Some obstacles will require traction devices.
Vehicle: Wrangler Rubicon with a lift and with good skid plates. Traction device (locker or limited-slip) on both axles. 3 ply or more on tires strongly recommended.
⚫️Black
Trail badly eroded or in very difficult terrain. Obstacles will require technical driving skills to negotiate. Very large rocks and deep ruts will require traction devices. High ground clearance and skid plates required. Body damage very possible.
Vehicle: Fully modified vehicles with oversize tires, excellent articulation, high ground clearance and lockers on both axles. Do not take trails this rating and higher unless you know what you are doing.
⚫️🔴Black/Red
Severe trail with potentially dangerous sections. Body damage, mechanical breakdown, rollover possible. Significant obstacles that will require technical wheel placement and experienced drivers. Parts of trail may result in vertigo or other signs of distress.
Vehicle: Winches recommended. Full Roll cages and other body protection strongly recommended.