Anybody drive the KAT or the TWAT?

[tim87tr]

It is on my list. Might do it in October instead of Moab, thanks to gas prices

If you haven't been to Moab, it's beautiful. I've Jeeped there three times. So much to see out West and a lot of free land for dispersed camping. I have plans to explore a lot more of Utah. If you aren't familiar with Funtreks, they have great trail books for many states. I just noticed they have a nice website with the trails listed.

https://funtreks.com/off-road-trails/
Maybe there's a similar trail resource to be found for the subject trails?

I did look at the KAT online and wasn't aware of it. Looks like it's broken up into sections and one that fits your vechicle and difficulty level could be chosen. It's definitely much closer so it's on my radar for the Van.

Edit...Well I just saw there may not be maps for the KAT according to this website but there are GPX files to download if you have something for that.

The Kentucky Adventure Tour

1,000 miles of Adventure

storymaps.arcgis.com

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I must resist out of respect for BBI...I must resist...don't do it...

I knew what I'd get.

Just glad a few folks knew what was up.

 

[KG1]

I knew what I'd get.

Just glad a few folks knew what was up.

Oh, believe me it was hard to resist not going juvenile But you were seeking legit information about the topic, so I resisted joining in. Kudos to those who gave you some input on what you were actually looking for. I have no experience with those two trail rides, so I thought it best to just leave it alone. I'll refrain from commenting on my experience in the brush with the other.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

I have a full size rig....handles the TWAT very well.

That what she wants you to think...

 

[TheGrumpyGuy]

... I'll refrain from commenting on my experience in the brush bush with the other.

FIFY

 

[KG1]

FIFY

Others might qualify as brush. Still not going there.

 

[smokingman]

Others might qualify as brush. Still not going there.

Brush or Bush,if it is on fire(red) you should listen(even the bible agrees on listening to a burning bush).

I may have gone to far.

 

[Beastmodeski]

I suppose the new EV hummer’s crab control may do well in the TWAT.

 

[Gabriel]

It is on my list. Might do it in October instead of Moab, thanks to gas prices.

No. Go to Moab and do the White Rim while you're out there. It's amazing.

 

[Frosty]

I came for the info on the twat and was not disappointed! Good job Ingo!

 

[eldirector]

I've done much of the western section of the KAT in my Jeep Gladiator. Some narrow spots, but you could squeeze a full-size through. Some pinstriping may occur.

I've been trying to find time to run the parts east of I-75. There are some MUCH narrower sections there.

I've seen pics and videos of several full-size trucks and SUVs making the trip. It can be done. Good tires, maybe a winch, travel with friends, and suck in your gut.

 

[KG1]

..... suck in your gut.

That would be the hardest part.

 

[WebSnyper]

Brush or Bush,if it is on fire(red) you should listen(even the bible agrees on listening to a burning bush).

I may have gone to far.

smokingman vs burning bush. Sounds like a fair fight.

 

[gregkl]

Hmm...until just now reading this post I haven't even thought about where I will take my Cherokee XJ once I'm done with it. And I haven't given any thought to having recovery points on the Jeep since I hadn't planned on anything more than forest service roads or maybe a 2-track here and there.

Something like these could be fun if they are not too far a trek just to get there. I may have to rethink my plan for mine. The body is already scratched and dinged up so if I leave it be and forgo the high dollar paint job, I wouldn't have to worry about some scrapes occasionally.

What would be essential to casually go off-road? Would factory tow hooks suffice for the front? Winch necessary? What about recovery points for the rear? Should I jump on the Jeep forum and start asking about all this?

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I've seen pics and videos of several full-size trucks and SUVs making the trip. It can be done. Good tires, maybe a winch, travel with friends, and suck in your gut.

I don't have any friends in to outdoorsy things that don't involve hunting, and certainly none who will take a vehicle off road through anything other than a farm pasture. I would be solo.

I foolishly test drove an F-150 Raptor today. I know it's too wide for a lot of the trails, but holy crap do I see the appeal in driving one. It was quite a bit of fun and very comfortable. Just. So. Big.

 

[printcraft]

I don't have any friends in to outdoorsy things that don't involve hunting, and certainly none who will take a vehicle off road through anything other than a farm pasture. I would be solo.

I foolishly test drove an F-150 Raptor today. I know it's too wide for a lot of the trails, but holy crap do I see the appeal in driving one. It was quite a bit of fun and very comfortable. Just. So. Big.

Oh come on.

 

[Bigtanker]

I don't have any friends in to outdoorsy things that don't involve hunting, and certainly none who will take a vehicle off road through anything other than a farm pasture. I would be solo.

I foolishly test drove an F-150 Raptor today. I know it's too wide for a lot of the trails, but holy crap do I see the appeal in driving one. It was quite a bit of fun and very comfortable. Just. So. Big.

Raptor Bronco is your answer...maybe?

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Oh come on.

You clicked it, you knew what you were in for.

But seriously, I think it's too big for most of the TWAT but some of the KAT could take it.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Raptor Bronco is your answer...maybe?

Can't get one. The Ranger Raptor is supposed to launch next year, but I think it'll be like the Bronco and be very difficult to get in the first few years.

 

[Frosty]

You clicked it, you knew what you were in for.

But seriously, I think it's too big for most of the TWAT but some of the KAT could take it.

I have that problem occasionally, try ky jelly…