EPIC Ozarks Overlanding Trip Pt. 1 - With My Jeep TJ

Hey guys! So stoked to be sharing this adventure with you. This was by far my favorite trip I've done to date, and this is why I love the Ozarks so much. As you'll see, we had such a great variety of terrain, awesome challenging weather, and some beautiful views. My Jeep TJ absolutely killed it on this trip. It dominated the water crossings, washouts, and anything else I could throw at it.
Be sure to watch part 2 next!
Shoutout to Matt McClellan with Ozark Overland Adventures for planning and guiding us on this trip. Matt also has a KZbin channel (Ozark Overland Adventures), so be sure to check that out as also has some excellent camping and offroad content.
Matt's channel: / @ozarkoverlandadventures
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[@clintonelliott340]

Gotta love two door jeeps 😀 trails like this really show how they shine.

[@jeepercreepers54]

yeah the longer wheelbase don't belong on those trails.

[@jigginwithgeorge1119]

Totally right it’s crazy

[@saintarmstrong8790]

You should try a a short or mid wheel based Land Cruiser then. I have a 96' FJ73 soft top. It's a freaking tank. And I didn't need 15k of upgrades haha. Or a shitty 4k tent on top to look cool.

[@sydneelong1886]

Seeing those locked tires sliding down the hill in the mud made my heart race a little

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Sydnee Long imagine being in the drivers seat! 😨

[@sydneelong1886]

Arkansas Offroad I could only imagine😅

[@trentfindley7598]

I love how the TJ was just plowing everything while everyone else was getting stuck

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Trent Findley 😎🤘🏼

[@ericjurgens372]

bad driving and no lockers tend do get stuck

[@txtermm]

Thanks for taking us along on your excursion, looks like lots of fun.

[@melanietrigo9548]

Great footage. Also love the campsite scenes with set up, food preps, and interactions. Keep them coming.

[@BuyFromNeil-CoreysCars]

Wow!! Killer footage and great editing! Very technical stuff early on in the trip. The water crossings are always cool to drive, but at the same time risky on many levels. Glad everyone made it out with only minor bumps, scrapes & bruises!

[@Warren_B]

Great footage! And with perfect examples of the importance of having a winch and recovery boards as well. 😉

[@onetruebob_tj]

Thank you! Amazing trip. Looking forward to the next video.

[@rgoff-road5173]

Great Video!!!! These are definitely the type of videos I love to watch. Lots of action on the Trails!!!!!

[@edsil5754]

Love watching TJs on the trails. This month marks my 16th anniversary with my 04’ TJ. Nothing like taking the top off and hitting the beach and trails.

[@mariodesmo]

Good times! That's some nice country you've got there.

[@orvinokarl3241]

Loved it on how you used 'passenger' and 'driver' to navigate left or right.

[@reddead454]

Didnt know about this stuff until today! Super cool and its awesome you have large group to go with.

[@johnhannon2676]

I love that area! I grew up hunting around Pelsor and Haw Creek Falls.

[@wallacehowellii9682]

Saw y'alls pics in the Natural State Overland group on Facebook and it looks like y'all had a blast. Central Arkansas here. Love the videos man. Keep up the great work.

[@brianwalp6277]

Great video, that is some pretty good trails! Looks like fun. Keep on Jeepin and trailing!

[@JuicyFruityify]

Used to do this as a kid with my friend who's dad had a series II & III Land Rovers. Big all terrain tires, basics, no carpet, mud came right in the vehicle, just hose it out later, winch was an absolute essential. Good old days.

[@justinstone6905]

So glad you shared this bubba! Great job! Love that TJ!

[@andyham6094]

Love the showcase of both Jeep and Toyota’s on this channel. I’m a toyota guy but I absolutely love seeing 4runners and jeeps rockin trails together, just makes me happy.

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Same here!

[@JeepTrailsandBarbells]

I just love all 4x4s, it doesn't matter to me what you have as long as you can give me a tug here and there. I love being in a large group with all different rigs.

[@jeffk464]

I think they live in the wrong part of the country for this hobby

[@capitaldd5840]

Great video. Actioned packed. I felt for the boys in the nice rigs - I gotta say I wouldn't have taken a few of those rigs on those tight trails for fear of it being too costly. I think I would have had the chain saws going a bit more - the world has plenty of trees trust me. Great video..looking forward to the second part....

[@joesharp1493]

You continue to inspire! Thank you for all you do. You are a significant part of the reason I bought a 2005 Rubicon! My 19 y/o son has an XJ and wants to do overlanding. He didn't have any buds that wanted to get involved. We have been wrenching on his Jeep and dreaming of the trips we could take. I showed my wife your video of Mulberry and she said "Let's get one too!" This is something we can all get involved in. He is an Eagle Scout and I was a Venturing Crew Advisor, so we are very geared up and ready to hit the trail. Thank you so much Grant. It is something that we will have fond memories of for the rest of our lives. Keep the content coming! Once I get everything checked out and road ready- We are doing that Mulberry trip!

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Joe Sharp Wow man that’s so awesome! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@davidberman1310]

Killer killer video and what a beautiful area! Would love to explore that part of the country. Great job!

[@garykos1308]

It's all about teamwork, a little carnage and the views. That shrimp and rice made my mouth water.

[@lizhooper1805]

My husband and I go through there all the time. We have been through some of those very same trails. Love going to the ozarks and riding the trails.

[@hargisbb]

Can you give a few directions? Thanks

[@tomdary1993]

Wow. Thank you for the amazing footage. The rooftop tents are the only way I would camp. I can't wait for pt 2.

[@UncleFjester]

Still scared to sleep on the ground?

[@haydenallen888]

This is the video that started it all for me and reignited my love for 4x4s and TJs

[@william1tyer]

Finally!!!! Someone from Arkansas. We need more trails!!!

[@Tigggzz]

Awesome adventure. Brings back good memories of my TJ. Truly one of the best wranglers ever built, pound for pound! Thanks for sharing.

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Couldn't agree more!

[@sriharshanukasani2236]

Mind blowing trail,I had never seen such before

[@homeguy4]

Epic trails, those trails are the best, you'll never forget, the damage you got. With the views like that, it's the reason we drive the vehicles we do to get there.

[@ArkansasOffroad]

That's exactly right!

[@sakibsadman7629]

one of the best video, i really loved the angle while all the cars were passing all the obstacles,

[@camerontrathen7102]

looks like a lot of fun miss doing that kind of stuff with my dad and his cj7

[@WolfOverland]

every group has a "ben" keeps our winches lubricated. nice advinture !

[@josh6249]

Shit I think I'm Ben in our group haha

[@iamniks]

I love this type of adventures 🤩

[@MrKittu171]

You are living the dream. Amazing trail and awesome group. Keep it coming please, Subscribed.

[@HR19VLOGS]

You are guys so lucky to do this amazing trip god bless you

[@cl37323]

That was some great video, that view at the end was beautiful.

[@WelcometotheApocalypse]

When out to Arkansas to visit my mom in September (near Bull Shoals Lake). I drove my Jeep and the Ozark mud looked inviting. Then I remembered I was in a Stock JL.

[@jeffreyjones3367]

This looks like an amazing ride. Bucket list

[@MrMattmay79]

What a cool video!! I need to step it up and get my 95 YJ going so I too can go on adventures like this. Love your Chanel!!

[@henrikm4657]

I’m glad I found this channel! Epic adventures.

[@DillVicious]

5:01 “your a damn genius gump” lmao

[@MyDatrsPrsnlATM]

Love the vids man keep up the good work!! Love from Houston, Texas!!!

[@achekspir]

What a great adventure! Keep rocking!

[@ozzynmyrtle]

what a cool trip...this is one of the better 4x4 videos ive seen in awhile

[@Billothy69]

These are some great videos. I love watching all the different types of rigs and how they handle the terrain differently, and I find myself cheering for everyone when they make it over a tough spot. This is some of the best offroading content on youtube, keep it up

[@ArkansasOffroad]

I really appreciate that! Yes, I'm the same way. Really cool to see the different types of vehicles and how some make it more easily than others. Thanks again!

[@RoadsideRescue]

beautiful rigs guys! Look like a great time!

[@mtbpirates]

Great vid. Can’t wait for part 2. Love Arkansas.

[@myytchannel6632]

Amazing video. It hurts to see some of you had some real trail damage. Thanks for sharing.

[@ianzedge]

Just wow. What an epic forest offroad with jeeps, 4runners and tacomas. Surely will watch the part2 of this.

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Thanks!!

[@JC-mi8xb]

Best off road footage seen yet. I have been falling in love with 4runners and this really showed what they can really do. For my 11th Anniversary I rented a 4runner and the wife and I camped a few days. This vehicle did more than I would have imagined.

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Thanks so much! Yeah, they're super capable!

[@haikudragon1002]

Absolutely love this video, I felt like I was actually there so many different rigs and awesome ppl ❤ 10/10

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Thank you!

[@rsbrehm]

That shrimp and rice looks so good... NOM NOM NOM (looks like a fun trip too)

[@kristiadihartanto2623]

Off road car with battle scars. Yeah!

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Thanks for watching everyone! I do want to point out that ALL of these trails we ran were LEGAL. You cannot simply go to the forest and drive wherever you see a trail. You must obey the law and only drive on MVUM trails or you will be fined by a forest ranger. Matt McClellan has an excellent explanation how to safely and legally run trails like this in the Ozarks. Check out his channel and recent video about Gaia GPS navigation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3zOoHiteNKNptk

[@alegriarick]

These are trails????

[@ericmcgowan7035]

Y’all up above hector?

[@ArkansasOffroad]

@@ericmcgowan7035 Yep!

[@SurdykeTransport]

Is this route something that can be knocked out in a day and a half?

[@larryman2707]

Do you guys have the routes that you can share for GAIA?

[@nailasch2187]

Very nice woods. Good adventurous perseverance!

[@bltpgermany1151]

18:37 love that fearless on the muddy door :-)

[@dandersonjr]

Being from the east this is much better than watching guys drive through the desert and crawling over rocks. Woods and mud are much more entertaining.

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Roadstar 1963 thanks! I agree.

[@takuacheperformance4740]

That blue hole waterfall trail, I took that side and my buddy was in his Grand Cherokee. It got damaged BAD but my 15 JKU came out unscathed! I love that trail, it was challenging

[@brawldawg8729]

It was good to see your perspective. Keep wheeling.

[@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup]

Hey man. Great video. Love the trip ..can’t wait for 2nd

[@nunga79]

Nice off road, nice storm and road tripp,very very well

[@skythekeeper]

Awesome adventure man. Can't wait to see part 2

[@jeep6242]

I have a 1st gen reg cab Taco. I can more or less go where a side by side can go. I can appreciate running something like a TJ on this trail. Modern rigs feel so giant on trails like this, where as I can usually easily fit everywhere easily even with the bed overhang.

[@PistolPeteHD]

Great video man. Looks like you guys had a lot of fun.

[@Lawbooks2050]

Mad respect to you guys. I am impressed.

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Much appreciated!

[@kurtsare2613]

Always look forward to your videos. It's been 6 months since I've made it down, I need to make a trip down to ONF soon.

[@JuicyFruityify]

Very enjoyable watch. Thank you.

[@joerockme7485]

ONE of the BEST OFF ROAD VIDEOS !!!! THANKS see ya the next .

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Joe Rockme thanks so much!

[@hunterx8736]

just WOW~! what a freaking trail of hell! but glad you guys were al well equipped, now i really know why winches and chainsaws are important!

[@robertwicker196]

Awesome... thanks for all your work!

[@ArkansasOffroad]

robert wicker yes sir! Was a pleasure watching that 4Runner dominate out there.

[@wemcal]

Super great video... those are some nice trucks to be on that trail.... GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@deanopartroneoomtb3153]

Gotta love jeeps this morning towed 3 cars out of the snow with my dad and 10 days ago we were climbing a mountain

[@xmo552]

Wowza Ben. At that crossing with the skinny peddle. Great way to kill your alternator. 💪😁🤘

[@LordsycoOG]

If this video taught me anything it's that winches are a huge asset on trails like this! Wow!

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Absolutely!!

[@rodney7780]

Nice editing skills man I can tell you spent a lot of time making this. Thanks for sharing.

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Thanks so much! Yes, it took forever haha.

[@ctrlnull5308]

picture looks amazing, great job!

[@viktoriahuge3076]

This is fearless adventure. A fan from Manila, Philippines

[@Idahoshepherds83440]

Really cool video. I am interested in purchasing a 2003 to Rubicon and your video sealed the deal for me. Keep up the great videos.

[@Pylestyle11welding]

This video has kinda helped me to see what its like going off road

[@klaw3397]

You guys are freaking nutz I luv it.😀

[@robelliott3049]

You guys are hard core Them trucks took a beating

[@FSS9620]

Really gooood adventure !🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@OverlandAddict]

Dude, campsite number two 🙌🏻 Great vid, as usual! Looking forward to pt 2.

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Overland Addict Appreciate it Chad! Part 2 has an even better campsite 😎

[@OverlandAddict]

Arkansas Offroad 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@patshelton7942]

Thanks for uploading this video. Keep it up

[@dirtandadventure9578]

U guys are awesome! U guys got everything in a car! 👍👍👍👍

[@murphtahoe1]

Wow...totally different wheeling than California/Nevada/Arizona! Narrow, wet, muddy trails with trees equals time and damage. That was a cool video and that rain storm was awesome.

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Thanks! Yeah I love this kind of wheeling. So much fun!

[@JacktheRedBeard]

Love the trailrecon style vlog! Love watching this channel grow!

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Thank you!

[@beardeddragon7612]

I just bought a Toyota Tundra and my son just bought a Jeep Gladiator. We’re looking forward to converting them to overland vehicles. Your videos are very inspiring. Thank you very much

[@andyham6094]

Toyotas and Jeeps. Doesn’t get better than that. Love seeing both wheelin together havin a great time. More videos with toyotas please!

[@ArkansasOffroad]

That's right!! And they're coming.

[@ultrajazz5335]

Ben has a lot of Trail Badges. I can’t wait to start getting mine.

[@UndergroundTrev]

Stumbled across your channel while researching a rooftop tent for my TJ. Looks like an awesome trip! Love your setup in the Jeep.

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Thank you!

[@GVMotoring]

The TJ's 66.7″ total width for the win!!!

[@mallcrawler8479]

Until the perfectly spaced apart roots on a muddy hill that only seem to be there if there's a TJ, come into play! lol

[@TaylorBrauer]

I loved the storytelling in this. Thanks for sharing!

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Hey! Thanks Taylor!

[@manicmazin1]

Awesome 👍 I enjoyed watching this

[@davelay7987]

Nice video, part one and two.. thanks we were in a lot of the same area that weekend I’m really surprised we didn’t run up on you guys. Thank you for not pinpointing the tracks and especially the camps. These are special places. The Ozarks and ouchitas have been getting hammered the past few years and it’s getting to where those special camps and routes are now overrun and trashed. I know you guys pick up as much trash as we do but it’s disheartening to see pristine camps trashed by people. Just a few years ago that IB camp was hardly known about, unlike now Thanks again that’s a quality video

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Dave Lay totally agree! I’m not really a fan of giving out exact routes for that reason.

[@allanwagner4570]

in my humble opinion this is the best of your vids that i have seen good action and looks like yall had fun even with a bit of trail damage and what i call battle scars looks like fun

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Thanks so much Allan. Yes, definitely was a great memory even with the battle scars.

[@bigriveroverland1577]

Carnage = stories of good times (usually). Great Video!

[@turbofc]

Good video. Looked like a lot of fun.

[@PJ-qd8db]

I have never done off roading, and don’t know where to start But would definitely try it, looks pretty fun.

[@Its_Esoteric]

Try starting small with a capable vehicle