We love going on trails and adventures in our Jeep. One way to get outdoors and visit some great trails across the U.S. is through the Jeep Badge of Honor program.
Jeep has done a great job of collecting nationwide trails to explore. All you need to do is download the Jeep Badge of Honor program app to see trail maps, information, highlights, difficulty ratings, and user photos. The app is also how you check in to the trail. The Jeep specifically creates these badges to reward those who successfully check in and complete a trail.
Looking for something specific? 👇
Listen to the podcast
We would love it if you helped us by sharing the podcast with your friends and family.
If you enjoyed this episode of the Off the Beaten Path but Not Lost podcast, please head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review, and don’t forget to follow to be notified of new episodes.
SUBSCRIBE: APPLE PODCASTS | PODBEAN | STICHER | SPOTIFY | IHEART RADIO | GOOGLE PODCASTS | PANDORA | TUNEIN
Trails we completed in the Jeep Badge of Honor program
South Marble Head Loop on Drummond Island
- Trail information
- Drummond Island Ferry is a one-mile ride to the island across the St. Mary’s River.
- DeTour, MI, is at the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula.
- We purchased the required Michigan ORV and trail permits for $36.25 from Johnson’s Sport Shop on the island.
- You will encounter lots of steps, ledges, rocks, mud, views of Canada, and fun! You can get most of the way through the trail in a stock Jeep. We just didn’t do that very last obstacle. We did walk down it and see the water.
- We camped at the Township Park for $20 per night, but there are other campgrounds as well.
- We also ran the Fossil Ledges Trail to the island’s northern shore. This was a lot of fun because the trail was flooded and, at times, was deep enough to touch the bottom of the Jeep.
Signing up is always free. No credit card is required.
Fins & Things in Moab, Utah
- Trail information
- It’s one of many trails in the Sand Flats Recreation Area and has a $5 entry fee for the day.
- You will encounter fins, slickrock, steps, ledges, rocks, and sand.
- We boondocked on BLM land near Moab
- There are hundreds of miles of trails in the Moab area!
- Make sure you listen to our first podcast for more trails and information in Utah at thefaiolas.com/1.
Schnebly Hill Trail in Sedona, AZ
- Information
- Not very challenging, but it has impressive views of the Sedona area!
- Very bumpy
- Red Rocks and desert turn into Coconino National Forest
- We stayed at Verde Valley Campground in Cottonwood
- Make sure you listen to our podcast on Arizona for more information about this trail and others at thefaiolas.com/7
Table Mesa Road in New River, AZ
- Trail Information
- Many extra credit trails
- You will encounter steps, ledges, rocks, water crossings, and hills.
- This is a desert, and you get to see a ton of Saguaro Cactus
- We stayed at thousand trails in cottonwood
- Make sure you listen to our podcast on Arizona for more information about this trail and others at thefaiolas.com/7
Blacktail Wild Bill Trail in Lakeside, MT
- Trail information
- South of Kalispell, MT, and near Flathead Lake
- Lots of extreme obstacles with bypasses
- Awesome mountain views
Trails we still plan on doing this year
- Monument Ridge – Bridger Teton Nat Forest, WY
- Holly Oaks ORV Park – Holly, MI
- Tread Lightly 4 wheel drive trail – Ocala nat forest, F.L.
Signing up is always free. No credit card is required.
Campground Review
- Heartland RV Park & Cabins
- Location: Hermosa, SD
- 20 min south of Rapid city
- Heated Swimming Pool & Hot Tub (open June to mid-September)
- Laundry
- Restrooms
- Free High-Speed WiFi
- Free CableTV with Movie Channels
- 16 Free Unlimited Private Hot Showers
- Ice and Propane
- Camp Store with food and camping supplies
- Children’s Play Ground
- Gas & Diesel Station right next store
Nearby:
- Mount Rushmore
- Crazy Horse
- Custer State Park
- Wind Cave Nat Park
- Badlands Nat Park
