Jeep's Badge of Honor Trails

The Jeep Badge of Honor program was created by Jeep to interact with the off-road community. While the program is geared towards Jeep owners, it is by no means limited to Jeeps only, and any off-road enthusiast with the right rig is more than welcome to participate.

You can get started by downloading the app, available through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, and checking in at one of the dozens of trails.

Ranking Classification

The program features a point system that allows you to rise through the ranks. Although anyone can join the program and rank up in the app, only Jeep owners are eligible for physical badges, referred to as Hard Badges.

The ranking system is as follows:

• Newbie: 0 points
• Trail Rookie: 100 points
• Trail Explorer: 800 points
• Trail Commander: 2500 points
• Trail Pro: 4000 points
• Trail Expert: 6500 points

Points

Fortunately, points can add up reasonably quickly. For example, simply checking in at a trailhead will earn you 200 points. Sharing a picture is another 20 points. Finally, commenting on a trail page will get you 10 points.

Badges

Check-in is a simple process. Arrive at the designated trail and confirm your location in the Jeep Badge of Honor Trails app. This alone will earn your digital badge. If you are a Jeep owner, you can request a Hard Badge, and Jeep will mail it to you, free of charge. Proud trail runners affix the Hard Badges to the side of their vehicles, showing off their accomplishments for all to see.

The Trails

The program features 61 trails spanning 23 states. If you’re looking to scratch off several trails in a short amount of time, look no further than Utah. Utah is home to 11 Badge of Honor trails, the most of any other state, and nine of these trails are in the boundaries of Moab, Utah. Both California and Colorado host six Badge of Honor Trails each. The other 20 states have one to four trails. You can find the complete list of trails (as of December 2021) at the bottom of this article.

The Badge of Honors Trails have diverse terrain, including rugged terrain, steep climbs, and tree-lined paths. The app provides information about each individual trail, with a link to the trail’s website. You’ll also get a live weather forecast and the opportunity to engage with other off-roaders who have already run the route.

A simple guideline for Badge of Honor Trails difficulty is listed below. You should consider your skill level, and how capable your rig is before attempting a run.

• 1 - 3 easy
• 4 - 5 moderate
• 6 - 7 demanding
• 8 - 10 very challenging

Preparing for Off-Road Trails

At DV8 Offroad, we understand that off-road adventures are loads of fun. However, preparation beforehand is required. Depending on what difficulty level the trail is, you've got to have some kind of lift on your rig. High clearance bumpers, skid plates, and rock sliders are also important features to upgrade. On-board tools and recovery kits are a necessity. At the minimum, you should have an air compressor, tire repair kit, tow straps, heavy-duty gloves, a fire extinguisher, and a first-aid kit. It is also recommended that you have an array of tools including wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers. You will likely want to include spare fluids as well.

For the Jeep off-roaders, we carry wheels specifically for the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator, two of the most popular vehicles for the Badge of Honor Trails. The DV8 886 Wheel has two sizes and three bolt patterns available, and has been tested to the highest safety standards.

Conquer The Trails Today!

Jeep’s Badge of Honor Trails is an exciting and engaging way to quench the thrill and adventure of off-road trail runs while connecting with others who share the same enthusiasm. The program is easy to use, and the many trails stretch across the country.

To help you succeed, DV8 Offroad is here to help you rise through the ranks of this unique, interactive program with an array of off-road customization options designed to elevate your rig to the next level.

Complete List of Badge of Honor Trails

Alabama - All 3 trails are found in Stony Lonesome OHV Park

• Switchback to Who's Your Daddy #500 - Difficulty 7-9
• Gut Buster #508 - Difficulty 7-9
• Trail #404 - Difficulty 3-5

Arizona - If you run Table Mesa Road trail, you got to try a pie from Rock Springs Cafe in Black Canyon City.

• Table Mesa Road - Difficulty 1-4
• Schnebly Hill Trail  - Difficulty 2-5
• Backway to Crown King  - Difficulty 5-10

Arkansas - All 3 trails are located in Hot Springs ORV Park

• Rubicon Ridge  - Difficulty 3-6
• Snake  - Difficulty 2-4
• Fun Run  - Difficulty 5-7

California - California has 6 trails spread around the state.

• Holcomb Creek - Difficulty 6-8
• Dusy Ershim - Difficulty 7-9
• Gold Mountain - Difficulty 6-9
• The Rubicon Trail - Difficulty 1-10
• Pinyon Mountain Trail - Difficulty 3-9
• John Bull - Difficulty 7-9

Colorado - Colorado has 6 Badge of Honor trails, all with those amazing Colorado vistas.

• Holy Cross - Difficulty 7-9
• Black Bear Pass - Difficulty 4-6
• Engineer Pass - Difficulty 5-6
• Poughkeepsie Gulch - Difficulty 5-7
• Ophir Pass - Difficulty 3-4
• Imogene Pass - Difficulty 4-6

Florida - This trail is located in the Ocala National Forest.

• Tread Lightly Four Wheel Drive Way Difficulty 1-4

Georgia - Georgia's lone BOH trail is located in Union County, near Blairsville.

• Beasley Knob OHV - Difficulty 7-9

Indiana - All four trails lay within Redbird State Recreation Area.

• Trail #2X - Difficulty 8-9
• Trail #3 - Difficulty 5-6
• Trail #3X - Difficulty 7-9
• Trail #5 - Difficulty 4-5

Michigan - Michigan has two BOH trails, one of which is on Drummond Island located in Lake Huron. It's the only island trail on the list. 

• Holly Oaks ORV Park - Difficulty 4-7
• South Marble Head Loop - Difficulty 3-7

Missouri - Both of these trails are located within the Southern Missouri Off-Road Ranch.

• Guard Rail - Difficulty 5-6
• Pee Wee's Crossing - Difficulty 3-5

Montana - The single Montana BOH trail boasts beautiful mountain vistas along the route.

• Blacktail Wild Bill Trail - Difficulty 5-9

Nevada - This trail is west of Vegas, and offers some fun crawling opportunities.

• Rocky Gap - Difficulty 5-7

North Carolina

• Dickey Bell Trail #91 - Difficulty 6-8

Oregon - Both of these trails are located in the Tillamook State Forest. Stop by the nearby Tillamook cheese factory and pick up some of their ice-cream, it's amazing.

• Cedar Tree #13 - Difficulty 4-7
• Firebreak 5 #14 - Difficulty 5-8

Pennsylvania - All three of these trails are located within the Rausch Creek Off-Road Park.

• Trail #11 - Difficulty 2-4
• Crawler Ridge - Difficulty 5-9
• Crawl Daddy - Difficulty 5-9

South Carolina - This trail is located in Gulches ORV Park, which has trails for beginners as well as expert crawlers. 

• Gulches Off-Road Vehicle Park - Difficulty 2-9

Tennessee - All 3 of these trails are located at Windrock Park. They offer an app with maps for all trails in the park.

• Trail #16 - Difficulty 7-8
• Trail #26 - Difficulty 5
• Panther Rock Trail #51 - Difficulty 3-5

Texas - For as large as Texas is, there are only 3 BOH trails in the state. Not a surprise when considering that most of the state is flatlands.

• Black Gap 4x4 Trail - Difficulty 4-6
• Hidden Falls Adventure Park - Difficulty 2-8
• Northwest ORV Park - Difficulty 3-8

Utah - If you had to choose one state to off-road in, Utah is the only correct choice. With 11 Badge of Honor trails and countless additional trails, Utah is the Epicenter of rock crawling.

• Cliff Hanger - Difficulty 6-7
• Elephant Hill - Difficulty 5-7
• Fins and Things - Difficulty 3-4
• Hell's Revenge - Difficulty 3-6
• Hole in the Rock - Difficulty 4-6
• Metal Masher - Difficulty 5-9
• Poison Spider - Difficulty 4-6
• Pritchett Canyon - Difficulty 7-9
• Steel Bender - Difficulty 6
• Top of the World - Difficulty 6-8
• Golden Spike - Difficulty 6-7

Virginia - Virginia is home to a single, easy to moderate trail.

• Peters Mill Run - Difficulty 2-4

West Virgina - This system of trails, Bearwallow, provides opportunities for beginners & experts.

• Bearwallow - The Hatfield/McCoy Trail System - Difficulty 2-9

Wyoming - Situated near Jackson, WY, the Monument Ridge trail system offers beautiful views of the area.

• Monument Ridge - Difficulty 2-8

Which trails are on your bucket list? Which ones have you already ran?