I Got Stopped Dead in My Tracks

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Published 2023-09-24

I’ve been exploring Valley of the Moon trail for over 8 years in my Jeep Wrangler, it’s has some incredible scenery, extremely fun and challenging obstacles, an old gold mine and the infamous smugglers den. I haven’t been out here in a long time and now it looks like they might have closed some of the best parts of the trail, let's go explore and see what we find. I get out and explore in my silver Jeep Wrangler JK and get after it a little on some challenging obstacles, for for a quick hike and just have a great day on the parts of the trail I could access.

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All Comments (21)

@jacobruffcorn 7 months ago

I’m enjoying these classic trail videos lately. Reminds me a lot of the original Trail Recon videos that I first started watching years ago.
@davidrobinson6353 1 month ago

Your videos are keeping me up thru the night , but I don’t mind MANY THANKS 🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇧👏👏👍👍👍
@onceonceochenta 7 months ago

Thank you for being so respectful to the trail and the signs even the ones knocked down. Glad you asked and were able to take the trail. Hopes everyone watching your videos follows your lead and your advice. You really know your stuff.
@grandeoverland6787 7 months ago

Great seeing the Silver Slayer back on the channel. Going back to a trail you haven't run in a while is like meeting up with an old friend for a beer, in some ways it's like there was no time apart.
@offgridrecon 7 months ago

I have noticed more videos like the old days. Good job keeping at it! Love these style of videos. 👍🏻❤️🇺🇸
@wmtiaol 7 months ago

Thanks Brad for a little “vintage TrailRecon” adventure. Loads of fun to watch and you film and present it so well!
@coreyfoltz969 7 months ago

Thanks Brad, for the feel Good commentary and appreciation you show to the community of Trail Explorers. I will definitely be heading back to this Gem with my crew. ❤
@ojmeek 7 months ago

Nice. I like the old school videos of just you and your Jeep going out!
@HighlanderMikeGolf 7 months ago

Great tip on using 4 low. Simple, but very effective. Thanks for the awesome video and scenery.
@GEORGEFIRE777 5 months ago

GOOD video,Brad is clearly showing the how to do it safely an reading the terrain as well as respecting trail signs etc. I am slowly working my way through all the videos he has created. I have estimated his age at 45 ,his experience an ability to teach trail travel is top notch.
@finchtoob 7 months ago

Totally agree about using 4L more often. Especially in the JL with the 8 speed - I basically use 4L all the time if I'm wheeling. Auto mode for the easy stuff & manual mode for the fun bits. It's so much nicer to drive
@joekresan8990 4 months ago

Kudos to the cameraman/ drone operator/ producer/editor. Very enjoyable. Makes one want to get out there.
@user-ig4ib7kp6n 4 months ago

Master Chief, Looks like a blast! TMCS(DV)
@toniperez5406 7 months ago

We saw a small group of wild horses down in the valley while sitting at Elliot Mine having lunch, they’re out there.
@trailstosomewhere 7 months ago

Yes sir, desert season is definitely upon us. I plan on spending some time this fall and winter in the central Nevada desert. Can't wait! Thank you for sharing another amazing adventure!
@user-ml7cv7mj1e 7 months ago

I love these videos. It's a good reminder to go back to the beginning and slow down. Take in the beautiful scenery and don't forget the old days and were you first started getting off road. And I like the way Brad makes his videos. He has a good eye for the right shot, and Brad's stile is unique and I love all his videos.
@LuzyFur 7 months ago

Nice boots Brad! Looks like Merrell sent some early swag your way... Rubicon Moab 3... jelly.
@uma4222 7 months ago

I had a few border patrol agents help me change a tire when driving some trails outside along the border in New Mexico just outside of El Paso. Great guys who, like you said, know their areas like the back of their hands.
@ndafarachaitezvi1139 7 months ago

Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
@user-eu7ri9mn4e 7 months ago

My favorite trail in SoCal. So fun, awesome camping! Gatekeeper never gets old, the rocks all the way to the back of the valley is super fun. Little tricky in my Tundra, but doable. Elliot’s Mine can get a little nerve recking going around that one Boulder that sticks out the side.