Couldn’t agree with you more…..”trail therapy” or “off road therapy” is a real thing…..and more fun than “retail therapy”!

I love these types of trails. Getting out, seeing pretty things, not having to worry about too much breakage, and quietly cruising through canyons and creeks is why I explore.

I'll be looking forward to hearing about the pros and cons of re-gearing. This is one of the best off-road channels I know of.

I’m always impressed by the camera work in your videos, but this one seriously blew me away. There were so many varied, beautiful, cinematic shots. Plus you had to do the filming and the driving! From the many shots of you stepping out of Doc near the trail head, to the overhead shot as you crossed the bridge at 8:54. Everything was framed to perfection. Bravo Brad!

Good to see Pewe! He’s a true jeeper

Comment for the algorithm. Moab seems like it would be awesome to visit when there's not an event and everything isn't busy.

I love when trailrecon posts!!!

Onion creek to top of the world was one of my favorites!!

128 is a beautiful drive in itself. A few years ago I had a good time chatting up a Jeep guy who worked the Ford Bronco Experience before hitting Dome Plateau. Was awesome chatting Jeeps, checking out the Broncos and getting a few pics of the Jeep in the Bronco Only parking spots.

Thank you very much for your nice drone shots Brad !! It is really nice to see you have started to use it more and more. It adds a nice addition to you outside set-up shots and from your car's view. For me, it adds a lot to the nice nature presentation you do. I'm sure it takes a lot of time setting them up, so thank you very much for taking the time to do it !!

The desert is alwaysvso beautiful. But I am amazed by how much things have changed since I made my first trip through Moab in 1975, on a trip from Salt Lake to Albuquerque and back.

My God that is beautiful! Must get there.

I also agree on trail therapy!!!!!!! Looking forward to seeing your next Adventure!!!! Happy Easter to ALL

Thanks for the preview. I’ll be in Moab for the first time over Memorial Day weekend. Doing the Bronco Off-Roadeo and then exploring on my own. I have a 4 door Badlands Sasquatch and love it.

Beautiful !!

Holy crap, I was out there that same weekend and did Onion Creek up to the top Via Hideout Canyon! In 2020, I was out just exploring easy trails in my trusty 2010 V6 RAV4 AWD, and found my way past the Bull Canyon overlook and unknowingly went DOWN from the top thru Hideout Canyon and thru Onion Creek to 128. It was about the absolute limit of what the RAV could do just going down, with it's limited clearance and no lockers (not a factor going down), and no skidplates. The real sketchy part coming down in the RAV was that last steep uphill leaving Hideout Valley and getting out into the flat area. Well, on March 16th I FINALLY got my first real 4WD truck, a 2024 Colorado ZR2, after years of having to "softroad it" in the RAV (although it's more capable than people think if you go slow enough). So, with only about 750mi on the odo, I left for 3 days of offroading solo in Moab on Friday April 12th. I got in early enough to take a quick jaunt about 1/2 way up Onion Creek, before it started to get dark enough for me to want to turn around. So, the next day (Saturday), I did the Mokie Dugway (been down that several times on my sportbike over the years on the way thru AZ) and Valley of The Gods for the first time. Not what I'd call challenging, but lots of fun in the ZR2, especially at speed (what it's made for). On Sunday I did Shafer Trail from the top down. Kinda bumpy at the top, and not really "technical", but sketchy in a new truck because of the narrowness and dropoffs and limited areas to pull over for uphill traffic. I continued on to Potash Lakes, which I enjoyed WAY more, and it seemed easy too but a little more challenging, but unlike Shafer I could actually enjoy the scenery while driving. I started to go up one canyon marked Jug Handle Arch but I was running out of daylight and had no idea how difficult it would be so I went up a little bit, took some pics, and turned around. The last day (Monday) I went UP Onion Creek on my way to the top via Hideout Canyon. Well, I'm glad to hear you call it a "moderate" trail because SOME people have called it "easy". Maybe easy for them with lots of experience, in modified rigs, coming DOWN. But I tell you, for me, in a brand new vehicle (maybe 1,200mi at the time) that I wasn't sure of where the wheels were and it's turning radius and capabilities, it was pretty damn challenging. There had been a LOT of erosion in that 4 years, washing away the dirt that was covering the rocks on the trail, exposing them now and making it a LOT rougher. Initially dropping into Hideout Canyon from Onion Creek was a total butt-clencher since I could see nothing but hood even though I knew from last time the road had to turn to the left going this direction (thank God for the front camera), and the rock ledges as I was trying to trust the camera while driving essentially blind was clenchy as hell. If I'd known what was in store later, I would have turned around. But, I was lulled into a false sense that this was the toughest, because coming DOWN last time, it was. So, like an idiot, I kept going. The trail looked nothing like I remembered, which in part had to do with trying to pilot a vehicle new to me and much larger. And then I got to that on long, (8"+) stepped/bumpy shelf uphill. I would have turned around but on that trail, there IS no spot to turn around, especially in something that big. So, I locked (just) the rear diff (though stupidly left it in 4WD Auto instead of 4Hi) and just went for it as slow as I thought I could without backsliding and giving it a little throttle when it seemed to slow down going over a particular step. I have to say, the ZR2 got me up that climb no sweat, bouncing all the way, but climbing up it like a tank. I can't claim any talent, just that I didn't do anything stupid, and after what seemed forever, I made it to the tight turn at the top. I was literally shaking a little with the adrenaline, especially realizing I was the ONLY other person in the area after the last guys in Jeeps I'd seen down in Onion Creek proper. There were a couple other tight turns with steps like that mid corner, but since I'd finally remembered to put in 4Hi, it climbed even better. I finally got to the top "Hideout Overlook" to stop at the edge I remembered from my RAV trip in 2020. The view was every it as amazing as I remembered, and I took a (well earned) shot and stopped to reflect on how much harder it is CLIMBING a trail vs coming down. There's no way the RAV would have made it this direction, especially after the erosion of 4 years. There were times it was TOTALLY butt-clenchy for me (noob all alone in a new vehicle), but it WAS exhilarating when I made it to the top, like it was an accomplishment. The day started out at the bottom on 128 cloudy and a little drizzly, but cleared up as I got to the top to be a beautiful, clear, sunny day. The bonus that was in store was that as I headed towards the Bull Canyon Overlook....it started snowing heavily, blowing almost completely sideways! So, I got some AWESOME pics of Bull Canyon with blowing snow, even got to drive in it a little as I tried to go up the hill towards the antennas on the top there. I turned around right away, the snow drifts were WAY to deep but at least I got into some snow. Then the sun cleared up again and heading down 128...I also ran into the Bronco Off-Rodeo event. Met some cool people, saw some cool Bronco's, and even got some air from them to top off my tires! Had an awesome time, learned a LOT about the ZR2's amazing capabilities (even bone stock), and I look forward to learning more and exploring more, hopefully next time with others to keep me from going where, at my skill level, I shouldn't go. Like I said, glad to hear an experience off-roader like YOU say it was a moderate trail, makes me more proud I did it without any more drama than the trail itself provided, or any trail damage (other than trail damage to my shorts! LOL). Too bad I didn't actually see you out there, I watch and enjoy your channel a lot, and I'd have been happy to stop and chat with you if I'd have seen you. Maybe next time. Keep up the great work/vids/channel!

Onion Creek is one of my always trails in Moab too, so beautiful and the variety of the red rock formations is amazing and who does not love 15-20 water crossings (all shallow). Thank you for taking us with you on that epic trail. You don't always have to be getting after it on a hard crawler trail to make Moab the amazing place it is.

Amazing scenery!

Great video, as usual. Can tell the Doc has really put a smile on your face 😊

The drone shot 8:04 rising out of the creek bed was very creative!

We ran Onion Creek on Monday and man did we get muddy. This is a trail I always take friends on when we are in Moab It’s a great relaxing trail to run between days of harder trails to just enjoy the beauty of Moab. It was good seeing you on your way up Poison Spyder while I was coming down with our club members. Safe travels

That's livin' Brad. 👍🏼👍🏼

We love Onion Creek. When our kids were young we used to zoom through the water crossing splashing water up over the jeep. Great video Semper Fi Doc

Thanks for sharing! Amazing shots you got, and thanks for acknowledging the therapy of off-road.

Man, so much fun! Like your reference to "trail therapy". Cheers-

I’ve never been out their but I am finally getting my Jeep and can’t wait to go.

Happy Easter. HE is risen!

Love the content. Look forward to each week.

This is great, thank you

Really liking what you’ve done with Doc so far looks great!

We just got home from EJS. We did Seven Mile Rim, Fins & Things & Chicken Corners. We enjoyed many of the restaurants in town and loved every moment we were there. Wouldn't miss it.

I wish I was able to wheel with you Wednesday. I’m the guy that had the broken locker. But it was super cool to meet you on Wednesday night! I loved EJS and can’t wait to be back in Utah.

Love Onion Creek! Missed the Safari this year, hopefully next year.

Awesome video! Thanks for the super fun adventure Brad :-)

We just got back from our 1st Easter Jeep Safari Week and I can say that we enjoyed it immensely, We would definitely go back next year. The town didn't seem over crowded. We did a few trails with the Red Rock 4x4 Club cause we didn't know the area and yes the trail probably took longer than it should but we weren't complaining, We were all smiles doing the trails it was a blast. Plus we won some raffled items from Red Rock so we cant really complain😁

Hi Brad, I really like this video the mud, the scenery truly amazing! Doc is looking good. Thank you so much for sharing.

The solitude gets your head right. Another beautiful video Brad, nice job. Happy Easter!

Always enjoy the videos. Thanks for the good content.

Loved Onion Creek on my DR650. Need to get the Frontier out there some day soon.

I decided to attend at the last minute as I had never gone before. The motels and restaurants are swamped quality dropped and $317 /2nts but the trails made up for it - ten fold. I left before the rain but Def want to return with Far better planning and logistics.There is so much fun and beauty there! Have fun on the Raphael Swell! Now that you've conquered that, perhaps consider the Red Rock of our Grand Escalante in our AZ/ Utah - I'm local and you've got a lot of beauty and multi-day trips yet most folk are simply driving by to go elsewhere. Think Alstrom Point but located in the Grand Escalante and undiscovered by most Offroaders

Have fun

I’m in town doing the Bronco Off-Rodeo, the energy from the Jeep event is super fun. Great time to be in Moab.

I loved that trail as well. Can't wait to see you and Shaun team up.

Onion Creek is one of our goto favorites. Such a fun, easy and scenic trail😃👍

Thanks for the ride along! Just beautiful. Oh, hey Brad, check the upper hinge screw 6:58 on your rear driver door. It looks like it may be loose.

Great video as always! Your videos have inspired me to get into overlanding. Making plans on to build out a vehicle now and even a trailer purchase. My wife and I always enjoy your content and would love to see more of Josh and his Bronco Raptor as that’s the direction I decided to go. Would love to see his rig now that he’s had it a while.

Great recon mission Sir! thanks for sharing. I’ll be on stand by for the next one.

I was gonna scold you for jeeping alone again! Lol. But i totally agree with you about being alone with your thoughts. Mental health and keeping a good balance is key a good long life. Happy trails Brad.

Onion Creek full loop is a wonderful adventure. I've only ridden it on 2 wheels. I'm supposedly in my golden years now, so I bought a Jeep, probably because I've been watching too many of your great videos. I'll keep with 2 wheels for now, but I feel like I could drive that one, as long as the mud has dried up, up top. I like how you captured it with your drone. I've only seen it through my helmet.

Great video Brad... Thanks!

Your video take my mind!

Love Onion Creek as well. I've ridden dirt bikes up and around the loop back to town, just one section has some steep rocky stuff. Great, easy loop when it's dry.

We always go in the fall. But we may go the week before the Safari with the Full Size Invasion guys next year.

Onion creek never disappoints. Fantastic video, thanks for sharing.

We ran into you on Onion Creek and you were right, we ran into some mud and it became tough to find a turn around spot.

Moab looks great. I hope to make it there someday, Thanks for sharing

From what I have observed, your Cinema photography has achieved a whole new level. Kudos.

HI BRAD 👋 LOOKS BREATHTAKING THERE WITH THE TERRAIN , COLORS , THE CANNON FORMATIONS ! HOPEFULLY NO THUNDERSTORMS UP STREAM WITH ALL THOSE STREAM CROSSINGS . THE SAFARI MIGHT BE SOMETHING TO SEE 👀 ONCE OR TWICE , DON'T LIKE CROWDS TO MUCH . TIMES HAVE CHANGED A LOT ! GREAT VIDEO FOOTAGE 📹 BE SAFE ☺️ 🙏 HAVE FUN ☺️ 🙏 ENJOYED ❤️ GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES ❤️ 🙏 HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT HAPPY EASTER DAY 🐰 🐣 😊 🐰 🙏 THANK YOU ☺️ 🙏

Brad, I chose 4.88:1 diff gears for the 2006 Jeep LJ I had. With the 6sp manual and 35' tires it put the rpm almost exactly right at the stock rpm before the bigger tires. Really loved those gears.

Will definitely hit this trail sometime in the near future...I enjoy my stock Mojave and really don't care much for tearing it up on the rocks, yet back country trails call to me!

So true on trail therapy! I actually did Onion Creek solo after I was getting anxiety from the busy trails at Bronco Safari last year for all the reasons you mentioned. It's seriously a great trail

I've ran Onion Creek many times, starting in 1990. Great scenic trail, with some fun hiking in the creek. I stopped attending EJS back in 2004. Just too many people. I do tell people to go, and keep going till it's not fun for them. I still go down multiple times a year, since I live in Utah. Love your videos. 😊

Will be in moab this fall for a few days, on our way to idaho to see family then back to florida.

Been there on my stock tahoe, it was fun and nice easy ride.

Epik trail

There is one of those Bronco places near Las Vegas. It used to be Jeep I believe.

We were on backwards bill on Tuesday of EJS and came upon the concept vehicles. I figured you’d be there and looked for you as we slowly drove past, but I didn’t see you. I really enjoyed that trail though. I also earned my first 3 Jeep Badges of Honor while at EJS.

Great music add to this video. Goes well with the scenery. The time demands you have at these events is mind blowing, Everyone knows you but they are strangers to you. Must be a very weird dynamic.

You'll be fine with 35". I had my Gladiator last year and did a lot of hard trails with 35" and open diffs (Sport S)

I bought a subscription and tried OnX for my Arizona loop. It seemed to crash and have map north orientation issues. Not impressed so far, glad I had Gaia running as a backup.

I always wonder how you get the amazing drone shots while driving. great video!

I'm loving the mud flaps on Doc, Brad. I'd love a pair for my new Gladiator. May i ask where you got them from. Thanks Wes.

As always great videos!! What mount/clamp is holding your tablet? Thanks for the information!! God Bless

Easter jeep safari is a dream trip of mine. Hope to make it over there one year for it.

The TSTN also there 😂

Absolutely love the content… that said I’ll be taking my Gladiator out this summer for the first time. Now it’s a completely bone stock sport right down to the street tires… I’m hoping to lift it this summer and getting a set of 35s but the first couple times I go out will be in stock form… anything I need to know or have or get before hitting the trials?? Again love the work and thanks for all the great info !!

Will for venture 2 roam is really cool, I'm subscribed to his channel also.

Great video as always. I'm sure the camera doesn't do those colors justice.

Hey Brad..people can say what they want about the mud flaps..they're working..you would've been covered in red mud without them. Great video as usual brother thanks for bringing g us along 😁

What seat covers are those? Also what ipad mount is that, seems steady! Did you recover the roof pnls in red? Awesome vid, Thanks.

I love how out of everyone in that group, only the last guy held up how many vehicles were behind him, which was 0.

My 392 is getting re-geared @ Shiftautowerx right now. Just in time for Off-road Expo West in Flagstaff. Brad, your camera work is just amazing. Still miss Regena. Hope she is well. Cheers

Go to Baja in the Gladiator, go explore Mexico more

Sorry we missed each other, but I did catch up with Shaun at the MetalCloak RTI Trailer on Friday...another great EJS!

I’ve done onion creek once. Hands down my favorite trail of all time!

You are a special guy. Brad. Dealing with people.

Absolutely gorgeous area you took us too. Brad, what brand are those mud flaps? I’ve been looking for some to fit my 2015 JKU. Doc looks nice and clean!

Can you do a video of your interior mods, I’m sure you have already but an updated one? I see you have about 3 mounts? Maybe more for the phone, iPad, and walkie talkie!

I agree with trail therapy. Living in Idaho there’s a bunch of. I have a 98 wrangler for my off roading . Here’s the biggest question I have. I’m looking to up grade my Dakota To a gladiator. I’m considering a 22-23 either gas or diesel. Sense you been doing a gladiator any suggestions for issues a why . It will not be my primary off road vehicle but still occasionally use . I have read bad reviews and great reviews. Being your an owner I will respect your opinion. Thanks . Oh and my friends and I will be back to Moab again soon to enjoy.

I have got to get to EJS some day.

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7:00 Is that driver side upper hinge bolt on the passenger door coming loose?

Any trails in Socal you guys would recommend that are cool to do solo? Near impossible to find people to attempt anything with any risk to it.

My wife just asked me while watching this... "Are you watching a mindfulness/meditation video?" Great job on the footage and voiceover.

Would you mind sharing the OnX Offroad route name for this Onion Creek trip?

Has TrailRecon done any videos on Jeep modifications consequences on gas mileage?

How far out did you drive from?

Make sure to wash off the salt after this one!

V6 of 4 cylinder turbo? Automatic or manual

You should ask them why the parts to my jeep gladiator clutch recall is on back order. I'm sitting here without a car I paid alot of cash for