Colorado's Hidden Gem? A Moab like trail close to home!

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Tabequache off-road trail near Grand Junction may be one of these Colorado hidden gems that you need to know about. This trail has views, obstacles, camping, and end with what feels and looks like a well known Moab trail. This full trail guide shows you what to expect.
About Us:
Colorado Mallcrawlers is a channel that aims to show incredible off-road trails and our adventures to get through them with stock or your not so typical off-road vehicles. I mean almost all the other overland youtubers are rocking a built Jeep gladiator which is awesome, but I want to do the same trails in my Mom's Jeep Liberty KJ or my stock Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. If that sounds like a fun watch, we'd love to have you as a subscriber!
Here's one of our Trails playlists:
• Summit County Off-road...
Trail Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:13 trail Info and my failures
02:24 Start of 1st Scenic Section & More Trail Info
04:06 1st of many camp spots
05:32 Jeep Liberty update... argh
06:35 Start of Moderate Section
09:11 Starting the Funtreks Difficult Section
12:04 Impassable when wet
13:48 Tougher Rocky Descent
15:18 Getting Discouraged
17:30 This section was pretty
18:33 oh yeah, this is nice!
20:27 Trail review and Breakdown
21:35 Last waypoint and sneak peak

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@coloradomallcrawlers Жыл бұрын

I’ll be at work when this goes live, but I’d love to hear your thoughts on this video. It was a quick edit. Also, I’ll likely be traveling back to TN more this year so this was my first test of a quick edit trail guide. How’d you like it? Is it missing stuff of our previous edits? We’re working on getting faster with making these because we keep getting further and further behind on editing and a guide sitting on a hard drive doesn’t help you know what you’re up against. Drew is working on the Overland trip from Marble to Aspen. I’m working on quick edits (3-4 days to film and edit) and my first longer time edits will be Mount Blanca (needs narration), Hidden Canyon (multiple trails covered so it’ll be a lot to organize), and the Liberty’s Horse Creek guide (in progress, but no info on it so I’m coming up with it on my own).

@nazgul_renegade Жыл бұрын

nicely done! I'd take my chances on that trail, it looks fun. Also, I am thinking on going to Tennessee again and do some of the badge of honor trails I can do with my Renegade. If you want to bring your liberty, it would be a good challenge on which to test our rigs.

@ASO-AL Жыл бұрын

Hey, when you come to Tennessee let me know. I would love to tag along. Plus I know a few trails not listed yet.

@coloradomallcrawlers Жыл бұрын

To both of you, that’d be awesome!

@williamclark2012 12 күн бұрын

Can't wait to run this trail at night. Great guide.

@coloradomallcrawlers 12 күн бұрын

It’s gonna be fun at night!

@derekjarman1638 11 ай бұрын

What a great trail! Thanks for the video 👍👍

@coloradomallcrawlers 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@FearlessTrailhawk Жыл бұрын

Op Success!!! Beautiful trail for sure! Great job man!

@coloradomallcrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

@brucemorrison3563 2 ай бұрын

Sweet.I plan on going to Bangs Canyon soon.Ill be on a motorcycle though.Thanks for showing this beautiful area.

@coloradomallcrawlers 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! Have a blast!

@Travisj9935 11 ай бұрын

New to your channel.. I'm not a jeep guy but I love your videos because you actually list full details of the locations and dates and times!

@coloradomallcrawlers 11 ай бұрын

Thank you and welcome!

@destinationdero Жыл бұрын

Some crazy trails. Nice share

@coloradomallcrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@williamtice7302 10 күн бұрын

I recently just came across your channel and I appreciate your detailed Jeep videos! I won't be doing BBP, however, haha! I have a 2011 JKU w/ 3.5" lift and 35s but it's also my daily driver so I gotta take care of her! Anyway, appreciate your video insight into some trails I'd like to try; keep it up!

@coloradomallcrawlers 10 күн бұрын

I get that, my Jeeps are my daily drivers too! Thank you!

@mwp597 Жыл бұрын

That looked like a good beginner trail with good serene in places. I have never been wheel'n in Colorado before but would love to go sometime.

@coloradomallcrawlers Жыл бұрын

There’s a sign at the beginning that says experienced off-roaders only… so I’ll stick with what they say. There are definitely better beginner trails in the area… escalante canyon as I described briefly in this vid would be a good option.

@Ridesaway24 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Looks like a great trail and a great trail review. Seems like there are a few other trails that connect that are less intense.

@coloradomallcrawlers Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the windmill loop connects and I’d easier but still rated as moderate. Escalante Canyon area has a lot more of easier trails and a big network of them.

@AdventureBraten01 11 ай бұрын

Wooooo ya did it you finished the trail without a major complication

@coloradomallcrawlers 11 ай бұрын

Lol, yeah! Just finished another without issue… but the next video is another failure, but it has a bear so I gotta make it.

@RoverLanding-Adventures 10 ай бұрын

Great video! That's one of my favorite trails close to home. I like to take visitors on Windmill Loop and finish out on the Tabeguache.

@coloradomallcrawlers 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I might test my new to me TJ on the windmill loop, but we’ll see.

@RoverLanding-Adventures 10 ай бұрын

@@coloradomallcrawlers Windmill Loop is fun because the views are great and you can get right down to the banks of the Gunnison. And you already know how it ends on the Tabeguache (the hardest part of the Loop).

@lowe-landeroutdoors0407 Жыл бұрын

Goid vid , i really need to check out the western slope

@coloradomallcrawlers Жыл бұрын

You should!

@Catmemegod 4 күн бұрын

I think airing down a bit would have made this butter smooth.

@coloradomallcrawlers 4 күн бұрын

Maybe, but I didn’t have a bad ride at all.

@outbackwack368 11 ай бұрын

That looks like a fun trail! I wonder how my lifted Trailhawk on stock tires would clear some othose obstacles... thanks!

@coloradomallcrawlers 11 ай бұрын

It was! I think a Trailhawk with a skilled driver could do this trail without issue!

@allong5602 11 ай бұрын

Would enjoy seeing a Billings Canyon trail guide, even if it is as a "ride along". Keep up the good work!

@coloradomallcrawlers 11 ай бұрын

Will do! I have a few buddies that have said they’d like me to film them so I’ll try to get it done this winter.

@jimgraves6464 7 ай бұрын

Nice video

@coloradomallcrawlers 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@colonative8880 11 ай бұрын

Think the tank is a left over from oil and gas exploration. Lots of trails (not saying these trails specifically) are there from those efforts. Always appreciate your videos and trail guides you have certainly grown in the quality. I really get a lot from your stuff as I went all I. To get my Jeep and it is super helpful to see someone run trails I’m interested in without mods (that I can’t afford)

@coloradomallcrawlers 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! I’m going to have to upgrade the Rubicon’s armor as Jeep has skimped on the JL’s stock protection (vs JK stock protection), but I won’t change the suspension and I’ll likely run Kenda Klevers (cheap but good) when these tires wear out. Working on getting better with each upload… right now I’m trying to improve as a host as that helps speed up the edits if I can get the info filmed vs narrating. Thanks for watching!

@crankybuzzard6867 11 ай бұрын

Looked like "FUN" to me!!

@coloradomallcrawlers 11 ай бұрын

Definitely was!

@jamesfoster412 11 ай бұрын

Met up with you at the Maverick station west of the fairgrounds in Orchard Mesa area of GJ that morning. Couldn’t go with you. Doesn’t look like you had the torrential rain I had east of 141. That’s a decent trail you found.

@coloradomallcrawlers 11 ай бұрын

Nice meeting you and again, nice jeep! Sorry about the rain you had, but hope you still had fun. Thanks for watching!

@jonrob1973 11 ай бұрын

Enjoy your videos, what tires are you running on the yellow jeep and do you like them?

@coloradomallcrawlers 11 ай бұрын

They are the stock Falken Wildpeak MTs. They’re alright, but I think I liked my Kenda Klever more. The other stock tire is the KO2, but I won’t run those in CO.

@cassidychris1 Жыл бұрын

Oh man, hopefully only something minor on the Liberty! I had a 2003 Liberty, transmission blew at 130k miles, which I don't think is a ton. My sisters 2002 Liberty had her engine blow at around the same mileage. Both those vehicles only saw on-road driving and had regular maintenance. Hopefully yours stands up a bit better :) I'm rocking a 2019 Cherokee TH now, so far so good!

@coloradomallcrawlers 11 ай бұрын

This one has 180k, but the engine seems nearly perfect. Transmission is pretty good too. I think it’s a sensor and maybe a faulty relay, but I’m no mechanic. I do expect to replace the motor in the future tho… I’ll hopefully be able to do that.

@LionRunner Жыл бұрын

Looks like this channel is not mainly for AWD "Mallcrawler" vehicle friendly trails. Looks like this trail is challenging to my 4x4 vehicle (4Runner little modified like full skids, sliders). 😊😊😊

@coloradomallcrawlers Жыл бұрын

My main goal is to cover all the trails I can so you all can see cool places to take yours. Right now, my only working vehicle is the rubicon. It’s stock so most people think it can’t wheel. I don’t use lockers unless needed to show the non-rubicons that the trail is good for them. My liberty is my budget wheeler and it’s currently stock (but still with the mechanic). It’s 29in tires can do most of the trails I’ve covered, but it needs armor and I’ll likely give it a little lift and 30s or 31s. Next video will talk about how I’m using my work bonus irresponsibly by likely buying another vehicle. I’m all over the place… I think I want a vehicle that can tow the camper, but then I’m also like I want a renegade.

@off-roadingexplained8417 9 ай бұрын

Cherokee Trailhawk has full skids and can also even have rock sliders from the factory. It's sort of AWD and 4wd to be honest . Not many AWD have rear locker AND low range.

@LionRunner 9 ай бұрын

@@off-roadingexplained8417 my friend vehicles are like Honda Pilot, CR-V, Highlander, Subaru Ascent, etc.. I cannot take them on 4x4trails. So I was looking for places I can take them safely. For example Switzerland trail rated as easy but didn't realize its not the same for everyone till I invite my friend. So if there is content for AWD crossovers I can get a better idea.

@coloradomallcrawlers 9 ай бұрын

I’m trying to make videos better so I can show the easy trails. It’s tricky as people don’t like watching easy trail guides so I needed to learn to make the videos more entertaining to be worth watching. I’m going to film two easy trails with the liberty soon, they’ll be short, but hopefully entertaining. We’ll see, but I think the ideas behind the videos are good. If people don’t watch the videos, then the time I take off to film them was not worth it. Plus I like hard trails myself. Of note, I’m a big proponent of having a vehicle with a low range… my 05 liberty sells for about $2500 and with tires, it cost about $3200 to do Hurricane Creek (Horse Creek and Dick’s Creek), all somewhat hard trails. I have not had time to edit horse or Dick’s, but the liberty had no issues and it was a blast as people didn’t think I should be there.

@LionRunner 9 ай бұрын

@@coloradomallcrawlers yeah you are correct. A Rav4 going on Rampart range road will give no views vs challenge its AWD system at let say Jhonny park which might not be too risky but definitely damage expected. And then on camera it may look like a gravel road.

@lunra 11 ай бұрын

Do you think a trail rated Renegade Trailhawk could do it?

@coloradomallcrawlers 11 ай бұрын

Hmmm, I want to say yes, but I’m not totally sure. There’s bypasses for the harder stuff and I think the renegade would squeeze between the rocks of the first climb. I’m sorry I don’t have a renegade to test that assumption… I bet it’s be really fun tho!

@LostThymeOverlandAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Have you done the trail from glade park to gateway?

@coloradomallcrawlers 11 ай бұрын

Not yet, on the ever growing list tho.

@LostThymeOverlandAdventures 11 ай бұрын

@@coloradomallcrawlers okay. It’s on my tentative list for this month. There’s a few videos on it but most of the rigs were heavily modded. I am in a stock rubicon and looked to see if anyone in a stock rig has done it.

@coloradomallcrawlers 11 ай бұрын

You should have no issues!

@karlmurphy1751 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Dewey. It's Karl and The Old Goat again! The OLd Goat sez that even with stock suspension, your Liberty should easily make it through this trail especially if your willing to let the rocker panels take a whack or two. He also says that the 3.5 inch lift from Rocky Road Outfitters makes the Liberty more than equal to the Rubicon! (Truly I told him to behave). Sorry about the overheat problem. Have you confirmed that both the mechanical and electrical radiator fans are working? Probably a defective thermostat or clogged radiator. Sent you an email aboutt my club running Radical Hill in July. Please let me know if you want to go. The Old Goat and I are really looking forward to it. Remember the first time we met when The Old Goat was climbing the steep slope on the east side of Kingston Peak? Take care my friend. Karl and The Old Goat.

@coloradomallcrawlers Жыл бұрын

Hey Karl, of course I remember. I thought I replied to your email? Well, I’ll try, but I’m at the mercy of my job. I’m about to lay-off to wheel moab altho it’s going to hurt me financially and attendance points wise. My job is kinda crazy. Both fans were working, but it’s still with the mechanic… I’m not even sure he’s looked at it yet since it’s not a critical repair compared to his other customers. I was going to start messing with it when it was here, but I was using my vacation to road trip here. I’m now out of vacation so I’m not sure what I’m going to do. I really want to wheel it here tho. The rubicon is a beast, but it’s way overpowered for so many Colorado/Utah trails. The liberty is a beast that would be challenge for this independent suspension noob to master… that sounds like so much fun!

@karlmurphy1751 Жыл бұрын

@@coloradomallcrawlers

@karlmurphy1751 Жыл бұрын

@@coloradomallcrawlers Hi, Dewey. I have found that the secret to IFS is to not ever go full throttle to the point the whells start hoplping or slamming side to side while climbing. If the steering wheel suddenly doesn't want to easily turn like normal, then stop and see what is going on. Most liikely a tire is bound up and you might bend or break the track bar. You can break anything as you know by being lead footed and ham fisted and hormonal. The great thing is that your front differential is way up out of the way. The front skid plate will be the lowest point on the stock unlifted Liberty. I make sure that if I have to clear a large rock or obstruction in the trail to steer so the rock passes to one side or the other of the driveline missing the eninge oil and transmission pan. The unibody will be much more tolerant of crunching down on to things. Just look at The Old Goat's battered rockers and you'll see what I'm talking about. Please stay in touch. And if something changes between now and mid July when we do Radical Hill, let me know. Karl and The Old Goat

@Daleejr08 Жыл бұрын

You know will? Small world!

@coloradomallcrawlers Жыл бұрын

We use to work together at the Georgetown Loop! Thanks for watching!

@Daleejr08 Жыл бұрын

I worked at the D&S, was part of the 1203 swap. Did a couple weeks up there turning wrenches back in the day!

@rollingedges9469 Жыл бұрын

Can you give a gps coordinates? I have trailsoffroad app but nothing show's up.

@coloradomallcrawlers Жыл бұрын

Interesting, it’s a scouting route trail so maybe that’s why it’s not showing up in search. 38.97399, -108.46195. If you find whitewater, co on the TrailsOffroad map, you’ll see it. The long yellow dotted line trail that curves back to GJ.

@overlandeverywhere401 11 ай бұрын

Too bad you didn't hit any of the fun ledges at the play ground on Bangs Canyon. Maybe when you build up your skills more. They really aren't bad, you should try them next time.

@coloradomallcrawlers 11 ай бұрын

I did hit the ledges in the playground and I climbed them without lockers… they’re included in the video at the end. Also, what skills am I missing?

@backcountryboondockers 11 ай бұрын

Took my k5 on that trail a few times with a buddy with a full size Dodge. Check out rimrocker trail

@coloradomallcrawlers 11 ай бұрын

Rim Rocker has been on my list for years… but due to my work, I can never devote three days to doing it right. My next trail guide to film is a segment of rim rocker tho.

@backcountryboondockers 11 ай бұрын

@@coloradomallcrawlers buckeye reservoir is full

@ishepard2 Жыл бұрын

What tire/lift combo do you have?

@coloradomallcrawlers Жыл бұрын

It’s a completely stock rubicon… I’ve only added seat covers, interior mounts for GoPros, and removed my back seat. I ordered it with the factory 33in Wildpeak MTs instead of the 33in KO2s.

@ishepard2 Жыл бұрын

@@coloradomallcrawlers That's what I thought I read on the tires. How do you like the Falken's?

@coloradomallcrawlers Жыл бұрын

I like them, but honestly, I’ll probably put those Kenda Klever MTs I had on my JK Rubicon when these are done. I truly liked those Kendas.

@ishepard2 Жыл бұрын

@@coloradomallcrawlers What did you like about them? The last Jeep I drove consistently was an XJ on stock tires so we're looking at options for our new JL.

@coloradomallcrawlers Жыл бұрын

I’m about to lose service, but I have a video review of them. Completely unbiased as I have no association with Kenda. Honestly, don’t like that they’re not made in the USA, but they were good tires.