How much can a Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk take? Wheeler Lake Trail Guide

This is the Wheeler Lake Off-Road 4x4 Trail which is near Fairplay and Breckenridge Colorado. A great 4x4 or Jeep trail which has rock crawling, mud slinging, flowing water, and typical Colorado Views. Rated as difficult by the experts, but we"ll let you be the judge. This video has great rock crawling, precarious spotting, and of course, trail beers so we hope you like it! Also, feel free to share this video with your buds that you want to bring onto the trail.
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Time Stamps:
Intro: 00:00
Magnolia Mill: 1:07
Gatekeeper: 1:24
Obstacle 1: 2:48
Obstacle 2: 7:00
Trail Beer: 13:50
Our Campsite: 14:25
Bowling Ball Hill: 15:19
Trail Review: 17:34
The Way Back: 18:15
Outro 18:47
Provided Footage:
Sean on the V-Notch: YT Endless Adventures (great videos)
Wheeler Lake Photos: Insta TheAmazingTJ (Blake)
Sean Watson: KL Trailhawk -Turbo, Auto, 3in lift, 31.1 KO2s
Dewie Jones: JK Rubicon - 3.6L, Manual, Stock, 32in KMs (one good one, three worn down)
Channel Info:
My name is Dewie Jones and I’m the reluctant host, videographer, and video editor for the channel. I’ve daily driven a wrangler my entire driving life starting with a 1997 TJ and now I’m in a nine year old 2012 JK. I like the challenge of driving a stock wrangler on tough trails. My buds are not new to wheeling either, but for their own specific reasons, now wheel aggressive SUV based off-roaders like KL Cherokees, 4Runners, and Renegades. We decided Colorado Mallcrawlers was a funny name so that's how we got here.
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[@mikekreher1482]

Love seeing cherokee trailhawks in action.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Me too! Thanks for watching!

[@fritzvon4362]

Remember this is a modified Trailhawk not stock.

[@jimclinton2139]

I bought my Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk based on this video! Thank you for posting this!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Nice! I love them myself! Even considering one as a second ride!

[@aidensnew8562]

@@coloradomallcrawlers if your still considering a new Cherokee trailhawk you might want to wait a bit. ever one is saying a new completely overhauled Cherokee is coming in early-mid 2022 as a 2023 model with a new trailhawk along with it, that might be even more beefed up.

[@tymurrell]

Woah!!!! The trail hawk coming up that third obstacle where he rubbed his slider on passenger was intense!!!! I loved the perspectives! You guys are wheeling the absolute snot out of your rigs. Bravo!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

It definitely was for me too! Did not want another door incident. Thanks for your support!

[@psgsurferm8202]

I have the 2013 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (bought in 2014 with a deal!) - Take good care of it...but have done lots of snow-mud-and rock...Yes the are very underrated! Don't forget when they were getting boring and Mercedes married Jeep for a hot minuet and put life back into the General Pourpous vehicle! Thanks for sharing these adventures! @@coloradomallcrawlers

[@x7xDJx7x]

Just bought a Cherokee Trailhawk and now I have absolutely NO regrets

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

I think once you take it off-road, it’ll solidify that sentiment! Welcome to owning a Jeep and thanks for watching!

[@x7xDJx7x]

@@coloradomallcrawlers my pleasure. Loved the video and now a subscriber. Nice work.

[@jessehopp4219]

Im on the edge of buying a Cherokee tail hawk. Have you had any problems or heard of any

[@andresmanuelbritoperez5890]

Me too mate , me too

[@allsic1131]

Awesome video showing the resl capabilities of the cherokee trailhawk...❤

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@coloradoprospecting1034]

I really like seeing the trailhawk doing things most trailhawk owners would not do

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Me too!

[@Papamojet]

Yes man😅

[@Sami-rp7mf]

This is the only YT channel that shows everything from start to finish with the whole trail. TY

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thank you! We try, it’s tricky as even if the whole trail is awesome, rarely is whole trail footage awesome… but learning new ways to cover it all. Thanks for being here and watching!

[@abigaillara4536]

I love the little notes on your thoughts on the terrain!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thank you! I try to make these useful and I’m usually better with writing than speaking my thoughts. Thanks for watching!

[@noahgilbert8630]

My wife and I are buying the Trailhawk this year, I'm totally surprised it could complete all these obstacles so well. Thank you for the great video.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

They are quite capable... I’m thinking about adding one myself to pull the camper! Thanks for watching!

[@reggiepayne4416]

This is great stuff! It is the absolute best demonstration of what a Trailhawk can do. I've got a Rubicon and my wife has the KL. I knew they were tough little beasts but honestly, I had no idea they were that capable.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

They’re pretty impressive! I’ve been amazed myself! Thanks for watching!

[@reggiepayne4416]

@@coloradomallcrawlers I just found you guys. You do a great job producing fun, interesting and informative videos. Keep it up. We live in Colorado Springs. Maybe we can hook up sometime for some wheeling.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

That would be great! Send me a request on Facebook as I don’t know a better way to do it.... if anyone else sees this, send me a message with the request. I’m getting a lot of requests that I think are scammers.

[@reggiepayne4416]

@@coloradomallcrawlers I will in the summer . I am in Japan now and will be for the most part until August. Most of my wheeling time will be lost in 2021 but I'll still have a bit of time.

[@seanwatson3790]

That is one of the coolest compliments I have gotten. Thanks a lot !

[@jdreaper2176]

Best video done of that area !! Wow another trail i gotta run next summer !! Amazing video !! 💪🙏

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

I appreciate it, I really do! I’m trying my best and they take a lot of time especially when you don’t know what you’re doing editing, but I’m getting quicker. Thank you for the support!

[@nathanmciver6496]

Awesome! Nothing better than seeing that combo! And positive fun!!! Still amazed, neat how the rock rails on the side of the trail hawk make it perform like a wrangler!!!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Rock rails are key! Thanks for watching!

[@AdventuresWithDaniel]

Looking forward to this video! We did wheeler in a highly modified wj and a slightly modified jl Rubicon. The couple obstacles are tough! Great scenery too.

[@michaelbalogh8029]

I really enjoy your videos man! Keep em up, they're an excellent resource for me thank you

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Really appreciate that! Making them a resource was always the first goal, and now I’m working on making them more entertaining as well. Thanks for watching!

[@EdDohman]

Wow! The Trailhawk is WAY more capable than I would have thought! Great video.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

It definitely is! Durability may not be the best, but the Trailhawk has some of the best tractive abilities of any 4x4!

[@Qarlo99]

Excellent format and presentation. Subscribed.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thank you for being a part of this channel!

[@outlaw9232]

Great video! Love the footage and all the info of the trail. A must watch for anyone who is thinking about running it.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

That’s so kind and I can’t wait to run one with you in the future! If anyone sees these comments, definitely check out Outlaw 923’s channel as it’s a great one covering Colorado trails!

[@outlaw9232]

@@coloradomallcrawlers Thanks so much. I bet we do run into each other on the trail one day.

[@adrianharrison5208]

Just on my way out to buy a Cherokee Trailhawk and it will be my first Jeep.. Cannot beleive how well it did on the trail! Makes me feel even more convinced that it is the right vehicle for me and the family to go exploring British columbia in.. Amazing Vid by the way pleause keep them coming

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Have a blast and thanks for watching!

[@spencersmith8138]

Awesome video! Im looking heavily into the trailhawks and this video was beyond expectations!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

That’s great to hear! It’s a really cool vehicle!

[@CampgroundRecon]

Great Video!! I really enjoyed this one.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thanks buddy! I’m trying to get better on each one.

[@chrisandscottscoloradoadve4780]

Wow!!! Great video Dewie. That’s too intense for us for sure! Beautiful views!

[@seanwatson3790]

It was so much fun !

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thank you! One day, one day 😉

[@Anthony_Adventures]

Nice video man. This trail is so crazy. And it’s so gorgeous. Can’t wait to do this trail sometime

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Can’t wait till you can join us! Thanks buddy!

[@Anthony_Adventures]

@@coloradomallcrawlers me too I wanna get out on the trails just sucks with all the snow and being so stock and no recovery points other wise I’d be so down to snow bash lol.

[@danielledrummond6468]

I just bought a trailhawk and this video excites me! I can't wait to take it out and play in the Australian outback

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

They’re sweet and comfortable rides! Have fun and thanks for watching!

[@dcftoxic]

OMG 😱!!!!! YOU GUYS ARE TRAIL MASTERS!!!!! #RESPECT

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Lol, thank you! We really appreciate that, but we’re just regular folks trying to get better!

[@dcftoxic]

@@coloradomallcrawlers ohhh no hahaha I have Trailhawk as well and I was getting nervous 😅

[@hasley84]

Love seeing someone wheel these kinda rigs hard really cool to see how capable they are

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Me too and that’s why I love having them on the trail with me! We constantly try to get interesting vehicles in the guides, but the biggest hinderance to that is my chaotic schedule. However, pretty much every vehicle in these videos asks to be in more so I’m thankful for that… once my schedule gets better, should be able to get more in these! Thanks for watching!

[@skeeterjames912]

It's pretty bananas what that lil Cherokee will scoot over. I have to say I was extremely impressed.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

They are definitely capable machines! Thanks for watching!

[@natertots17]

Great vid man, keep up the good work

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thank you! Hopefully they’ll keep getting better!

[@bah5310]

I have an 03 Rubicon which is fun and very capable but I really like watching the cherokee climb through all these tails. Luxury and off-road.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

It’s quite smooth... I played with his after shooting cliffhanger. I also thought about adding one. Thanks for watching!

[@SeventyGTX]

Unreal how well that thing did. I'm here because I"m picking up a 2021 TH tomorrow and now I'm really stoked!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Lol, yeah… it’s a sweet ride and hope yours treats you well!

[@blakedawson9736]

Hey amazing video. Thanks for shouting me and my group out, and tagging myself in the images at the end. I really appreciate it man. Keep up the sick work!! -blake

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thank Blake! It was awesome running into you all at the top of Wheeler Lake! Thanks for the images and I can’t wait to see it in the light myself!

[@JKsouthwest]

What a great looking trail. I definitely need to make it out to Colorado next year!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Yes you do, and when you do, let’s wheel! Also, I might be furloughed soon and I’m thinking of a little wheeling road trip (since our trails are now snow covered)... maybe I’ll head your way!

[@mg2380]

Great video. This was the hardest trail I did when my TJ was stock (except for semi bald 31x10.50 Bfgoodrich AT's lol). Very fun trip.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Yeah, it’s a fun trail! Bowling ball is tougher than use to be, but would be no problem for a TJ’s wheelbase!

[@o2bnlowfilms491]

Fun trail for sure!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Yeah, it’s a great one! Thanks for watching!

[@EhdrianEh]

I used to own a JK Rubicon and I came across this video trying to find a middle-ground vehicle for my wife and myself. Wow this Cherokee Trailhawk looks like the ticket! You can't beat real life results like these.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Absolutely! It’s an incredibly capable vehicle. The only issue we’ve encountered is it may not be as durable as your wrangler was. Still, I think it’s a great vehicle!

[@co4x4]

That was awesome! Great descriptive video. I will hit this trail for my first time this summer. I'm also in a 2 door JK Rubicon. New subscriber!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thank you! You will love it! Welcome and maybe we’ll wheel together sometime in the future.

[@petemarron6677]

Amazing! No damage to the sides of the Cherokee. Good job

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Those rock rails were a real lifesaver! I definitely need some for my project vehicle. Thanks for watching!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Great video! I've driven past this trail before but didn't have time to run it. It's on my list for next year!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

You’d love it! It was our test for Holy Cross and Mt Blanca for the Trailhawks, but I think we won’t push that and it’ll be me solo for those. Thanks for watching!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@coloradomallcrawlers I'm not sure I would take a Trailhawk up Blanca. Will be interesting to try. LOL

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Exactly! Sean loves overlanding and nothing better than camping at Lake Como, but Jaws 2 😂

[@nightcrawler7247]

The Cherokee trailhawk is pretty amazing ! Nice video.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

It sure is!

[@alwayspointnorth]

Wow that was insane with that trailhawk.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Yeah! It was pretty wild. Thanks for watching!

[@User-cc6cq]

Wife & I have V6 KL TH's...mine is a 2020, & hers is a 2019...love 'em!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Heck yeah! Sounds like you have two awesome vehicles!

[@OkTellMeWhy]

You guys get some great video !

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thank you so much!

[@jamespeters3907]

Great driving!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Sean kicked butt for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@adolfozuniga3939]

At start of 8:10 was impressive, close call, rode off without a scratch! Nice!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

He’s a good driver!

[@waltermeono5253]

That Cherokee is really amazing! Greetings from Costa Rica

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

It sure is! Thanks for watching!

[@mbjeepcherokee5542]

Great video! Some behind the scenes shots would be awesome. Top marks for Sean getting the Cherokee up there.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

It’ll be coming... AND most definitely!! Hope he sees these, because he definitely wheeled the heck out of that KL! Thanks for watching!

[@seanwatson3790]

Thanks man. It was a bit brutal but not insanely hard. Definitely worth the effort though , the video and trail guide did turn out awesome cuz of it !

[@bquade70]

Excellent run! Lake Havasu 🌞 Az

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thanks!

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Nicely done as stated on Overland Video group.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thank you!

[@daviddepue6499]

That Cherokee is a beast! I can't believe how capable it is.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Absolutely!

[@Colorado4x4]

Great video!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thanks buddy!

[@frankieruiz1555]

I really love that you post the car specs on here.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

I try and thank you for watching!

[@Anschutz270]

I've been very impressed with my Wife's Trailhawk. We've mainly only done very light trails but the only time she's been stuck is on the dirt road we live in in Alaska during breakup. She wasn't the only one.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

I’ve been impressed wheeling with them! The only issue is less durability with the 3in lifts from what I understand, but I’m not a KL expert.

[@WaterDR-tw8re]

That's impressive

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Sean can drive! Thanks for watching!

[@longlifeprinters9]

That lower profile Jeep did great, i'm impressed.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

It definitely did!

[@hechogamermx4812]

Awesome content

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thank you so much!

[@RoelLopez92]

Damn that little Cherokee is a beast.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Yes it is!

[@libertystuffnthingsreviews829]

Nice.

[@oldsoldier8139]

That little Trail Hawk is Badass

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

It sure is, but it’s now bigger than my Rubicon 😂

[@gardnercrossing]

Awesome shots!!

[@seanwatson3790]

Thanks buddy. I told you it was gonna be good !

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thank you, but it was really just Sean’s driving that made the shots look good!

[@seanwatson3790]

@@coloradomallcrawlers aww lol

[@gardnercrossing]

@@coloradomallcrawlers that what he does for a living!! Love the channel, love the comments and love the shots. Colorado at it's best. Hope to join you guys someday!

[@brianmartin1139]

That Cherokee is pretty amazing.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

It sure is! Thanks for watching!

[@libertystuffnthingsreviews829]

Nice video. I owned a 2015 KL Trailhawk in green and drove it from MN to FL, out west, to Yellowknife, to AK, and back to MN. Not a bad trail rig with the 3.2L but in the WI mud it was not good. Traded that on a '17 MP Compass Latitude 4x4 6spd manual. Retrofitted Trailhawk skids on it. Gearing was no good for trails. Finally found my dream rig, which I still own and daily drive...have taken to to WY twice. 2018 JKRR 6spd. Stock suspension. Damn thing is a goat and easy to get through narrow WI trails. Not fun with 30+ MPH crosswinds on the interstate.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

I’m glad you found the right rig for you! I’m not surprised about the KL in deep mud, but it’s definitely good in snow here. Thanks for watching!

[@stevefiset8326]

I own a Cherokee Trailhawk. It really takes "Balls of steel" to do this trail. Personally, I don't have the experience to do that :D Always nice to see a car identical to mine exploited to its limits. Thanks for this video and Hello from Quebec !

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Yeah! He definitely does have balls of steel to push his vehicle to its limits! Thanks for watching!

[@fritzvon4362]

I own a '19 Trailhawk and find it will go more places than I am willing to go. Lived in CO and CA and can take this almost anywhere.

[@AdventuresWithDaniel]

Bowling ball was easy when we did it last year. The first two obstacles were way trickier! Great video

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Yeah, it was dug out for us, but doable. The bigger rigs had more trouble on it than I did... or so they said. Thanks for watching!

[@donaldaustin1275]

Thanks for posting! My wife watched this one with me, and she was anxious for the Trailhawk!! Can hardly wait for the next video - be safe.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Awesome! Yeah, I was definitely anxious spotting him on the v-notch 😬. I think the next one will be a battle between Jeep and Toyota in the snow... it was a failed trail guide, but I think what we got might be better. I’ll start editing that tomorrow after work. Thanks for watching!

[@donaldaustin1275]

@@coloradomallcrawlers looking forward to it!

[@Papamojet]

greetings from Russia from the owners of Trail Hawk.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Greetings from Colorado! Hope it’s serving you well.

[@saiiiiiii1]

That was gnarly 😅

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Yeah! Thanks for watching!

[@luisaraiza416]

Nice video, hello from Mexico.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thank you! Hello from Denver, Colorado!

[@cherrygarcia5514]

Haven’t seen a new cherokee on the trails yet, if I do I’ll gives a mold friendly thumbs up 👍🏼

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

They’re sweet little off-roaders! They’ll appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

[@twoallame]

Love it when videos on these trips show stock height jeeps. No lift on my 2016 Rubicon hard rock

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

My type of wheeler! Keep at it and thanks for watching!

[@paraicblues]

You guys rock🤟 My wife and I love your videos. Where did Sean get his mountain decal on his window? My wife loves it 😎 Happy trails!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Awesome, thanks for watching! Hey got it on ETSY I believe... I think it’s a site where people do crafts and stuff.

[@gaminbeast1999]

I just got my jeep trailhawk freaking loving it. Never owned jeep before.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Awesome!

[@patrickzurawski3313]

wow!

[@allenissuperman]

Great video. I’m thinking about getting a trail hawk Cherokee

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Nice and thanks!

[@df7242]

I need me some sliders. Those were a life saver

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Yep, sliders, skids, and tires are usually all you need for off-road fun!

[@freddyj5845]

Now I am glad I got my 2020 Trailhawk last year!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

It’s a sweet ride! Thanks for watching!

[@freddyj5845]

Any trails that you recommend that aren’t as harsh? Mine is my daily driver so I wouldn’t want to risk it but I’d love to take her out on some moderate trails. Thanks!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

@@freddyj5845 This video will help you and most of our other guides are easier trails than Wheeler Lake. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpnInKyqo56JmNk

[@andoniades]

Good vid. Reminds me if when I took my commuter out ('14 CX5). It handled everything I wanted it to handle, but the unexpected lurking over obstacles had me noid. Fun though, but I'm sticking with the XJ for dirt from now on.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thanks! The XJ isn’t a bad choice!

[@MrZNPP]

very dangerous, but very cool!

[@XJrick303]

I ran wheeler lake and the V-notch is for real, I winched out first time I was denied. I’ll be trying that again one day

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

I want to do it in the liberty, but the liberty will need some work to get through it I think. Loved your pics man, looked fun!

[@gregbiles7120]

Thanks for doing the stock perspective. I suspect a lot of the viewers are like myself and have stock vehicles and wanting to preview the trail before heading out. With that said, it would be interesting to see the difference that sway bar disconnect and lockers have (i.e. Rubicon vs High Sierra).

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Of course! I mostly wheel the rubicon without using lockers. I’ll disconnect the sway bar usually, but that’s something all Jeeps should be able to do (just the rubicon allows you to do it from inside the cab).

[@zyadsalem2941]

Awesome video! Love the team work. What kind of rock sliders are on the Cherokee?

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thank you! Rocky Road Super Sliders!

[@natosharogers3609]

GOAT 🐐

[@helixx1015]

Bro awesome video!! I love seeing videos on what my car can do in certain situations and whatnot. My heart dropped at 9:00 o_o I'm very surprised you don't have way more subscribers than you currently do. I hope you get many more soon!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Yeah, this was an intense one! I’ve been hearing that a lot lately and truly appreciate it as it makes me feel like we’re actually doing something people are enjoying. With that said, we started the year with 43 subs so I really can’t complain. I’m just trying to make them better by learning more on how to make them. Thanks for being here!

[@helixx1015]

@@coloradomallcrawlers No worries man, you've got some great content, and I hope you continue. Good quality videos and everything. Hopefully, your channel will blow up in 2021. Merry Christmas, enjoy your holiday.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

@@helixx1015 Merry Christmas! Same to you, I don’t know much about gaming, but I like the name!

[@helixx1015]

@@coloradomallcrawlers Haha thanks man. I made my channel back in like 2015 or something and based it off of Minecraft, but I stopped making videos and now it's just my daily account ig.

[@JonBecker81]

Yeah that was crazy. I have a 19 Cherokee TH too and I was like “nope nope and nope”. 😂 my wife was sitting across the room, I was gasping she was like “what are you watching??!!” This is some great footage!

[@vdubofficeguy1]

Love your content. My daughter thought her trailhawk was just a 4WD soccer mom suv. Then I asked her what she thought of her trailhawk after watching your channel. It's not her soccer mom car anymore

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Awesome! They really are sweet vehicles! Thanks for watching!

[@barryraven4745]

Bowling ball Hill reminds me a little bit of the west side of Williams pass

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Yeah, I hope to get better video of the action on it in the future. Thanks for watching!

[@chadhanson4369]

AWESOME MAN. SHARE THIS WITH JEEP FACEBOOK PAGES/CLUBS AND JEEP OWNER PAGES/FORMS you will have way more viewers

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thank you! Unfortunately, I’m not allowed to share these with the majority of jeep pages especially the Colorado ones as it’s taken as self promotion. I do wish more people saw them though as the drivers do such a great job in these videos! However, if anyone sees this and likes it, feel free to share it with your groups. My buddy in the blue renegade shares the renegade ones for me and that’s why they get a ton of views. Thank you for watching though!

[@TiltingT]

Wow V-Notch was sketchy as hell! Just got a 2020 Cherokee Trailhawk for my wife and love seeing what they are caoable of with a few mods.. The trail and area you guys were in was absolutely beautiful

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Yeah it definitely is… I personally hate v-notches. To get my liberty up this trail, I’d have to use the v-notch I think.

[@co4x4]

Great vid and commentary yo! This video helps much knowing what to expect. My friends and I are going here this coming Sunday. Both of us have Jeep Rubicons. One Jeep is a 2 door on 37" tires and the other Jeep is 4 door on 35" tires. Both Jeeps are lifted 3.5". About how long does it take to get up to the lake? Thank you! Cheers from Denver Colorado.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thank you! I don’t actually remember as we were filming, but I should have put what FunTreks and trails off-road says it takes on the info screen. I usually take 30 minutes to an hour more due to stopping and filming. Without filming, I can usually make it at the lower end of their estimates. Hope we can see each other on the trail sometime! Have a good time!

[@travisnelson8071]

Awesome video dont think I'll take my renegade there anytime soon, however I am close to having it a little more offroad ready just need the tires and skids. If you need a renegade to go with to help out with the videos I'd love to. Don't have a group yet here CO but am looking for one.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Yeah, I’d love to have more renegades in videos, especially since Davon is switching to the Bronco. He tried to do wheeler in his blue renegade and couldn’t get over obstacle 2 (would have included that video here, but it was so degraded and he lost the originals). It did get through the first two obstacles which I think is impressive tho! I’m still not sure how to organize rides, but find me on Facebook and hopefully I’ll have a better plan for next summer! Thanks for watching!

[@mikegallagher2732]

THIS IS AWESOME.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Ive mountain biked this trail MANY times ( ALWAYS wanted to DRIVE it in my Tacoma, but Im just TOO fucking SCARED...LOLOLOL ) YOU guys are AWESOME.. LOVE THE VIDS !!!!!!!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

I’m glad we could help you figure out that you can do it in your Tacoma! You’ll have a blast… I’m trying to figure out what I’ll need to do to my liberty to take this on myself… might need to rewatch this one lol. Thanks for watching!

[@mikegallagher2732]

@@coloradomallcrawlers 👍😄👍

[@mikegallagher2732]

I'M TOTALLY HOOKED !!!!!

[@alexdelaney3806]

We just got our TrailHawk... Looking forward to some adventures in Co. Did that hawk have a good lift?

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

It has a 3in lift from MFC. I personally do not recommend this lift as it seems to decrease the KL’s durability and Jeep won’t warranty it. I think it can do a majority of CO trails stock, but I’d consider a 2in lift. Still, I don’t have personal experience, just what I’ve witnessed from Sean and Zach (who both had 3in MFC lifts). Still, I think it’s a great Jeep with an incredible traction control system so I think you’ll have a blast in it! Thanks for watching!

[@LarryRichelli]

This was great because I am thinking of a new trailhawk cherokee. I was going to get a bronco sport but the one I wanted was considerably more expensive than the cherokee. If you get a chance you could get me the brand of rock rails your friend with the cherokee was using.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

I might be doing the same although I’m surprised the bronco sport was more expensive. I’m pretty certain that the Cherokee will remain the most capable crossover produced though. They use rocky Road Outfitters and thanks for watching!

[@zoltanliszkai2162]

I like that you guys run stock or near stock vehicles

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Yeah, we don’t want people to think you need expensive builds on top of expensive vehicles to see these beautiful places. My wrangler will remain stock but with more lights, the liberty will be built in a budget friendly way as I’m not rich… and they’ll both be used.

[@antrena490]

ok, i have respect for the Cherokee after this vid.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

I’m truly impressed myself! Thanks for watching!

[@FearlessTrailhawk]

You guys didn't go up bowling ball the next morning? Such a missed opportunity for sure! I'd love to know if you go back as i've had my eye on this one for a while, and just might make the trip to do a collab. I was wondering if you'd make it at highway pressure!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

My personal leave day expired at 10am the next morning and my turn was flipped instead of being out of town for a few days. I was supposed to be off all weekend and we were going to camp at the lake the next day. I did it in the dark as a worst case scenario (which ended up being the right call). I ended getting called into work while in transit to Denver. We live like an hour away, we’ll gladly go back anytime you want. Thanks for watching buddy!

[@angelocamizzi7883]

I have a 2019 trailhawk and have done the 2inch budget lift so far. I have heard there are complication when adding the dobinsons (on top of that) to the new models. Is there any merit to that? What is your experience so far with the full 3inch lift? Thank you.

[@seanwatson3790]

Well when I did my 3 inch I took the previous one off. It was a pain in the ass to put on it. With the lift so far I haven't had any issues other than alignment but that remains to be seen down the road. I do have torn rear cv boots ( and have had another jeep owner tell me my fox shocks were the cause because if them forcing the travel ) but I think that it's as much about what I've done with it trail wise that's caused it moreso.

[@johnmckenna4256]

Great video! Question, Is that trailhawk stock? any mods? thanks

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thank you! No, in various videos, it has had a 2 in lift and 3 in lift. I thought I put basic specs in the video, but here’s everything he has done! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnPUf5WQataCmKM

[@t-rexlanding7321]

Just joined your page. Don't have a Cherokee trailhawk, however, got a 2004 Touareg and would love to meet up and do a winter ride with u one of these days

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Awesome ride! I’m currently just announcing trail days via my Facebook. Your welcome to friend request me and join… if I don’t respond, send me a message.

[@t-rexlanding7321]

I don't use Facebook anymore, since I'm working on a social networking company to compete against Facebook one day

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

@@t-rexlanding7321 alright, unfortunately due to my schedule (I’m on call 24/7), this has been the best method. I announced yankee hill, probably 30 hours prior to filming and had to start turning people away as the group got too big. We will continually try to come up with better methods tho.

[@t-rexlanding7321]

@@coloradomallcrawlers so great, I'm up in Washington state but by winter hopefully will have my boy working properly. He's been a little brat lately, 😂😂 I'll just send a message and see if your going to be out and make according plans to be in the neighborhood

[@wildepic1567]

Does Sean have a channel? I'm curious if/what parts he's had to replace and how often. This is an awesome KL. But I put a 2" MFC lift on mine and know they don't tolerate the geometry change well at all. Mine is new, but curious how long before I could expect to be changing some U-Joints, etc. I'll be living in Keystone over the summer, hope to check out tons of CO! Great vids!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

I’ve been trying to get Sean to make a channel so he can see what goes into it, but not yet. I’ve been wanting to make that video, but I need to convince Sean. Anyway, I’ll show him your comment… he’s pretty good at responding but he can also be reached on his Instagram @thetrailhawkoverlander

[@wildepic1567]

@@coloradomallcrawlers sweet man! Thanks for the info 🤙🏼

[@ChisungLee]

Is that Ko2 on the trail hawk? how low psi are you tires when you go over those rocks?

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

It is, 18psi... however i the wrangler driver do not recommend KO2s. Sean sliced two of them on Red Cone and I don’t understand how that happened. He was wheeling normally.

[@vinceruland9236]

What lift do you have on the trailhawk? Been looking at the Dobbinson myself

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnPUf5WQataCmKM That goes into what he did, but it’s a 3in MFC lift. Unfortunately, it puts a lot of stress on the Jeep and decreases it’s durability in my opinion. We’ll hopefully make a video on it, but I’d wheel it stock or go with the 2in lift.

[@billj5645]

Inside windshield cleaning is difficult. You can find various videos and techniques on it but the best seems to be to use something like rubbing alcohol first to thoroughly degrease then move to the cleaners using microfiber towels. Interesting to see what the Cherokee will do but should just buy a Wrangler. I considered a Cherokee and Grand Cherokee but I didn't want to compromise so spent a little more and bought a Wrangler.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Appreciate the cleaning tips! I’m a wrangler person, but I absolutely see why a person would buy a Cherokee over a Wrangler. For Sean, the Cherokee is what he wanted and it has performed well. It’s a much more enjoyable ride for him. Thanks for watching!