Trail Traveler

Extreme overlanding adventure through some of the gnarliest terrain outside Grand Junction, Colorado. We tackle Billings Canyon Access Road to score an epic riverside campsite on the Gunnison River, then push our Jeep to the limit on Windmill Road before hitting the infamous Tabeguache Trail where off-camber shelf roads will test your nerve and your rig.

TRAIL BREAKDOWN:
Day 1 – Billings Canyon Access Road: Remote access route leading to a primo campsite right on the Gunnison River. Dispersed camping at its finest with zero crowds and killer views.

Day 2 – Windmill Road to Tabeguache Trail: Technical 4×4 rock crawling with extreme off-camber sections and exposed shelf roads. One wrong move and you’re learning what your insurance deductible is. This is advanced terrain – lockers and experience required.

LOCATION DETAILS:
Area: Outside Grand Junction, Colorado / Uncompahgre National Forest
Difficulty: Advanced (Tabeguache Trail sections are no joke)
Vehicle Requirements: High-clearance 4×4, lockers highly recommended, 35-inch tires minimum
Best Season: Late spring through fall (check conditions)

00:00 – Intro & Trail Overview
00:57 – Billings Canyon Access Road
12:56 – Gunnison River Campsite Arrival
15:44 – Morning Departure
16:23 – Windmill Road Start
26:19 – Tabeguache Trail Entrance
30:35 – First Major Obstacle
45:34 – Most Sketchy Shelf Road
47:18 – Trail Exit & Wrap-Up

WHAT YOU’LL SEE:
• Wild off-camber shelf roads that’ll pucker your seat
• Technical rock obstacles requiring precise line choice
• Remote Colorado backcountry with minimal traffic
• Gunnison River camping spot worth the drive

GEAR NOTES:
• Recovery gear is mandatory – bring a winch, traction boards, and a buddy
• Spotters recommended for the sketchy sections
• Full-size spare and tools (you’re far from help)

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