The Epic Moab Trail You Probably Don't Know About

[@scottallen8499]

Regina rocked the shit out of the 2 door, she looked like a pro 👍

[@regenakowitz]

😂 Thank you!

[@mikecon7634]

Cool to see Regena becoming a true wheeler. Atta girl.

[@TrailRecon]

She's having a blast and she's learned a lot these last few adventures!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! 😊

[@bartonre]

I go to Moab a couple of times a year. 7Mile Rim is my favorite trail.

[@Michael_Tran]

I love seeing you and your wife on these adventure Brad! It's nice to be able to have these type of experiences with your love ones especially out on these adventures.

[@TrailRecon]

I'm thankful that she enjoys being out with me and hopefully there are many more adventures to come!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! I enjoy getting to spend time with my husband out on the trail. It's the best!

[@jaykanngiesser3454]

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate both of you. Having a spouse that shares and supports you in your life’s pursuits is SO rare! At 65, I’m going the way I feel I must. You are so fortunate.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much!

[@CraigG21]

Very cool to see that raw emotion when Regena was descending over that obstacle.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! I was definitely a bit scared!

[@brentthibault3467]

“A day for ourselves “ and 535,000 subscribers! Thanks for sharing.

[@seeingredagain4895]

The next time you are on 7 mile rim, be sure to tie in Tusher Tunnel. It's a great lunch spot and very photogenic.

[@regenakowitz]

We did go, but went a few days later with the Jeep group and we didn't film it, just enjoyed it. 😊

[@mtnbikehead]

Nice. Regena did awesome on that drop. Omg, that’s steep, she had a right to be nervous. Thanks to this vid, I added this trail to my list to do in July when my girlfriend and I head down

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you!

[@blueduster74]

7 Mile is my wife’s favorite trail. We’ve done it every time we go to Moab. Monitor and Merrimack are awesome. And we always do lunch at the Uranium Arch. It’s a 7 hr trail if you keep going to Wipeout Hill.

[@brunnie]

WTG, Regena!!!! You did a fantastic job handling the various obstacles. It is a real pleasure to see both of you out on the trails and sharing the adventure and having "spouse time". I can't wait to see more of your adventures, so until next time... Travel safe.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! ☺

[@michaelspurlock623]

Fantastic video....our group of 4 jeeps just ran 7 Mile Rim two weeks ago on July 16th...it was the first time for all of us as well, and we were SO happy we did it....what an amazing trail!

[@archstanton3636]

Respect! I'd never be able to hit the trail after Huevos Rancheros.

[@regenakowitz]

😂😂😂

[@DixieOverland]

Watching Regena hit that wheeling high when she cleared that obstacle was awesome!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! My heart was going a million miles an hour!

[@nativetexson]

How fortunate the two of you can enjoy the trails together. Regina seems to be rocking it with you! WooHoo.

[@regenakowitz]

We're pretty lucky! Thank you! 😊

[@levyshultz4582]

Awesome!!! Trail Recon is always so informative and such a treat to see the beauty of the trails.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@kadimsilahtar]

Just put a 392 in that beautiful yellow Jeep and whoala... I wouldnt wanna be driving anything else in the rest of my life

[@regenakowitz]

Right?! 😆

[@kadimsilahtar]

@@regenakowitz yes, the lovely and the remarkable driver of her is unforgetable too. All the best to you guys, keep the rubber side down, good luck out there and cheers.

[@josenateras6478]

This was the best moab video from that whole jeep safari week. Truly enjoyed it!! I would most definitely take my wife too!!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you so much!

[@cassiusdio6048]

I would stop many many times to appreciate the views and just soak in the outdoors being in such a beautiful environment, it would take me forever to do that trail. 😂

[@williamfaulkner1959]

Hi, never did the Seven Mile Rim but after riding along with I would definitely put this on my bucket list. My wife and I did our first Moab trip, with friends and family, in 2012. Then back in 2015, 2016 and 2018. For us Moab is a special place. Thank you for the video! Stay safe out there.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! Moab is a special place and worthy of returning to again and again!

[@davidw9631]

God i love how you guys dominate the trails together!!! My wife and I have bean married over 30 years and we cant compete!! God bless you!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you and congrats on 30 years of marriage!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! We are having fun and making up for lost time...Brad was deployed a lot during his 26 years in the Navy. And next month, we will hit our 29 year mark! Congrats on your 30 years!

[@cycle11111]

Did some of that trial as it is part of the Backwards Bill Trail. We saw the Jeep folks setup there for EJS near Whipout Hill - now that is an obstacle that has high scare factor. Great to see both of you out together and when my wife comes with me it is awesome like this year at EJS. If Regina keeps taking her Jeep on these harder trails I think the back bumper needs upgrading or it is going to get pummeled coming off ledges etc.

[@craigsanders6925]

Took my wife and her new JL to Moab a couple years ago. Went to Fins and Things and I made her drive while helped guide her. She had never driven off road before. Scared herself a couple times but she did great. We'll be back and I'll look to do this trail as well.

[@regenakowitz]

That was my first moderate trail! Brad led the way in his Jeep while I drove mine. He calmly talked me through everything on the radio, which was a massive help. He's the best teacher!

[@tedwebster1606]

Awesome Trail Brad thanks for bringing us along!!! Hats off to Gina for putting herself to the test!!! The trails are absolutely gorgeous!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you!

[@DDMSteveB]

This was such a great video. More of this please!

[@GreatOutdoorAdventure]

What a great video Brad. We definitely need more like this. The Jeep life is truly, a way of life.

[@overlandready]

Good to see Regena out and about again, she is actually pretty awesome behind the wheel (you'll soon have some real competition there Brad!) and I hope it encourages more women to get out and do some tracks!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! It helps that I have a great teacher! 😊

[@overlandready]

@@regenakowitz it is always good to see slow careful thought out driving, he is a good teacher and great spotter, you can't go wrong with that. Your jeep doesn't look like it is any harder to drive on the tracks than Brads. 😁

[@_CharlieHarper]

Brad & Regena did it again ! Enormous trail + beautiful weather + meeting some Great people on the way = awesome adventure ...

[@TrailRecon]

It's one we won't soon forget! Thank you!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you!

[@jeffquick7917]

That moment of going over an obstacle you’re questioning your original decision to is both exhilarating and creepy as all heck, but great to see you both out enjoying the trails and the moment, thanks for sharing!

[@katlegoratlhagana9699]

Loving the Jeeps…

[@danielsalm6410]

Love both of your Jeeps. Big Silver, and Little Yellow Bee! Keep getting after it !

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you, hopefully many more adventures like this coming!

[@regenakowitz]

Thanks! Although my Jeep is the better looking of the two! 😉

[@rhondatravelingirlsc8015]

I agree Utah is extremely underrated. I have been all over the west and lived in Montana for a while and though it’s beautiful, I’ve not seen anything that compares with the state of Utah. It’s breathtaking.

[@carlpickins106]

You two are so much fun to watch! Keep up the fun!

[@mcsslover1987]

I can only dream of going on back country trails as having a Jeep or any 4x4 is too expensive for my budget. So I sit here and dream of going to the back country, especially Moab Utah. Glad to see your wife is all in and learning to drive those hard trails with you as her teacher. I'd want to learn from you as well. Great work.

[@Nachos_n_tacos]

It’s such a treat to see Regena’s journey of learning her jeep and building her confidence. I enjoy the genuineness of how scary some of those trails are and that she isn’t afraid to show that growth. You got this girlie 🎉😊

[@michaelhodges8312]

Very cool trail, I’ve been on 7 Mile Rim Trail. Was enjoyable! Every Moab trip, 7 Mile Rim is a must for me along with Hells Revenge, Poison Spider/Golden Spike and Fins and Things.

[@overland_dadsfl]

Off-road couple ❤️❤️❤️. Regina's Rubi look outstanding with those 392 wheels.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! I think I have the prettiest Jeep in the family!

[@haraldpetermannable]

Awesome Trail, wonderful Pictures and great Regina 👍 Greetings from Austria 🙋‍♂️

[@charleshicks3492]

You did great Regena, trail was excellent, a good choice for you newbies😎⭐️🤩🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@regenakowitz]

Thanks!

[@ivanchavez9483]

yellow is not my fav color what so ever..... but man the two door jeep changed my mind, looks awesome!! great vid!

[@johnyork7969]

I really enjoy the videos of you and your wife alot. Keep them coming.

[@gr8pony727]

I’ve done 7 Mile twice in a rental Jeep. Great views indeed at the canyon rim. Both times just a few rigs out there. Almost Had the place to ourselves. Uranium arch and the steep crawl in/ out make quite the pucker factor. The off camber turns can be a bit scary. Many people never heard of it, glad to see it getting some love.

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

some day we hope to make it to Moab. I have been in the area some 30 years ago and loved the sceneries ever since. What a rad trail this is. Awesome job Regena! Great spotting Brad!

[@TrailRecon]

Hope you are able to get back there, it's such and incredible place and the trails are some of the best in the country.

[@chandrav4626]

We decided to do this trail based on your assessment of the trail. At 15:48 you gloss over a part of the trail that some would consider unnerving. You didn't show the pitch and roll at that point of the trail, which we noticed was 21° roll and then combine that with the downhill portion that put you at a 26° pitch. That combo was freakin scary!! We did it and we prayed the whole time. I think maybe showing something like that in more detail would be helpful to those that are watching your videos looking for ideas for trails to conquer in Moab. We did it, with no issues, but it definitely freaked us out at first.

[@irondog808]

so cool i wish we had the land mass and different terrain like this in New Zealand

[@ramoneortiz]

Beautiful trail. Can’t wait to go to Moab in May. Greetings and many blessings from Las Vegas, NV.

[@gilbertferguson1685]

Well done folks, nice video. We are headed that way next month. Thanks.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you and have fun out there!

[@chrisridebike8]

She did awesome! The camera never makes it look as scary as it is from inside.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! And no...what the camera shows and what your eyeballs see are vastly different things! 😂

[@BucksMom218]

So beautiful and looks like amazing fun! Way to go Regena!! 😋😎

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! It was fun...scary at times, but totally fun!

[@DrewToner]

I think I could of done that one in my Ranger, just challenging enough! Really enjoyed the ride along, incredible views!!

[@jalilburdeen8698]

7MR is the first trail I did in Moab and is still one of my favorites.

[@TrailRecon]

I have realized its one I should have done a long time ago, we'll be back!

[@IronWolfOverland]

Looked like great fun! My wife joined me in the Ozarks a week ago - she drove solo in her JLUR 4xe the whole trail. She had so much fun and gained so much confidence! It’s great when she joins me on adventures. I may hit Moab this fall - you’ve given me a new trail to target (was thinking Poison Spider - but that rim trail looks way better).

[@chrisshuck5346]

Love you two together. Nice video!

[@andysolorzano4126]

These Moab vids have got me planning a couple of trips out there with my wife. She's not the trail driver Regena is, though she has driven my JL on some easier trails and a few water crossings. She's happy being the Co-Pilot and passenger princess. Thanks for sharing. Regena could start her own TrailRecon spin off! 😉✌

[@TrailRecon]

Moab is worth visiting many times, so much to see out there. Hope you both make some great memories out there!

[@regenakowitz]

Haha! Don't think I'm quite ready for that but I do appreciate your vote of confidence! I was good being passenger for a while, but then I realized Brad was having all the fun. 😊

[@katherinefrost5808]

I have yet to finish the video (paused for this brief moment). I love Regena's input… somehow I just connect with her. She lets me know that it's okay for us (women) to build up a Jeep and go wheeling or overlanding. Plus the refinement of a nice camp and good cooking, come on!!!. Regena reassures us that it is okay to do this, I can't explain it. Thank you!!!! P.S. Can we get a gathering with Regena and Cara (Ozark Overlanding)??? Let's build a Barbie who goes overlanding in Joe's jeep… I did that in the 70's.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words! 🤗And there's absolutely nothing wrong with being comfortable so that you truly enjoy your off-grid experience. I mean...lighters are a relatively modern invention but I don't see many (any?) folks out there lighting their campfires by rubbing two sticks together. If there's something that's going to make my adventure more comfortable and enjoyable, and it's no trouble to bring it along, well, it's coming with. Just sayin'! 😊

[@ranarch]

I’m definitely going to try that trail!

[@wesbagnell88]

Great video. I love Moab. Brad - great job of capturing its beauty. Great job of driving Regena!! Very impressive:)

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! We love Moab and it’s hard to get a bad shot there. Regena did a great job driving.

[@billwaterhouse5894]

Awesome work Regina, super proud of you getting after it. My wife and I will be out there later this year and she’s committed to bring her Jeep as well. Can’t wait for her to challenge herself like you did.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you and hope you guys have a great time on your Moab trip!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! And tell your wife she's making a great decision! She's going to have so much fun! 🤗

[@billwaterhouse5894]

Yes ma’am will do.

[@crjmoto]

Fun video! The Mrs. and I will be in this area on moto's this weekend - it's one of our favorite rides

[@TrailRecon]

Have fun and be safe out there!

[@Todoterreno_4x4]

Awesome video, loved the music. You guys are great together..

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@jeepinwithjulia]

Awesome! Going May 21st! That breakfast spot looks great.

[@TrailRecon]

Have fun on your trip and there is lots of great food on Moab!

[@regenakowitz]

Pasta Jays is another awesome place to eat! We eat there every time we're in Moab...several times! 😆

[@mdntblu]

What lift and shocks are on the JK. New subscriber. Love your videos.

[@paule6239]

This was an enjoyable video! Great scenery. Great narration. Great editing (I dare say outstanding!). Seeing Regena's expressions as she went down that obstacle. Being able to express what she was feeling while doing it was fun, exciting, and SO relatable! Great job on conquering that (and Top of the World the day before!). I'm sure her confidence has skyrocketed when it comes to those obstacles. But probably what hurt most was saying that Brad was probably right about lift and tires. LOL Either way, please keep these videos coming! We visited Moab last year for the first time after hiking Rim 2 Rim in Grand Canyon. We didn't have our Jeep, so we went with Epic 4x4 Adventures and drove a Kawasaki side by side. It was a blast, so seeing and talking about the trails we did brought back LOTS of fond memories from our trip last year! Thank you for all you both do! I have to admit, my wife and I love watching the adventures you get to do together as it provides different perspectives. But all these adventure videos are SO fun to watch!

[@wrm3016]

Just caught this video. Glad you found 7 mile. Great trail. One of my favs. BUT... you seem to have missed Uranium arch and you missed wipeout hill!!! Now you have to go back. Lol.

[@roamingkiwi4wd]

What an awesome adventure! We cannot wait to take our Jeep out to Moab! You have inspired us to start our own channel :)

[@aarongerman7857]

Hey brad! I stopped by said hi at overland expo in colorado last year. Happy to see you two do this trail! I took my wife, and her friend and husband on it for Thanksgiving couple years ago...we found it to be a fantastic ride like you two! However, when i read your title, I thought for sure you were going to be talking about the "Tippy Spot" an off camber (maybe 24/26 degrees?) section just after burnt toast (the section you drive through two rocks) we were so scared..we backed out. I am on 37"s. 2.5" lift in a JT and had a tent on top, the length of the JT helps, but being off camber and having turn and be so top heavy, it was scariest ive done. You two do that part or drive around? thanks!

[@johnnyverano1373]

I gotta tell you Brad, you hit the jackpot when you married Regena. Regena is super smart, remembering the names of the first two battleships and she drives a jeep better than a lot of men. What else can a man ever want in a wife.

[@regenakowitz]

Awwww...thank you! ☺

[@davidhorting1613]

Was just there a few weeks ago, in the snow! You didn’t cover it, but I so wanted to see both your reactions to the “Horseshoe” off camber climb, right before wipeout hill 🤣. Too many swear words?? 😱🤭🤣 It’s an incredibly beautiful trail for sure. Glad you had a good time. Way to go Regina! 👏

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! Do you mean the Rainbow? At least, that's what I heard everyone call it. And no...no swear words. I'm a former Sailor but my mom corrected that budding habit many, many years ago! 😂

[@mccarthy7566]

Looks like a lot of fun!

[@jonleslie]

Great video! Seven Mile Rim is one of my favorites in Moab!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you and its now one of ours for sure!

[@drewengles4477]

Great content Brad and Regina! Great way to start my Friday morning :) Making me wish I still lived out West. Here in NC there aren't very many trails open to public which is unfortunate.

[@jamesc2072]

So jealous, bro! Jim from Temecula! My brother and I plan on attending next year for sure! Awesome to see you two having a blast! Hope to see ya on the trail soon.

[@erniemnz3840]

When I have my girlfriend I wanna do the same thing like you man this program it’s really helpful we say hi from San Diego muy bueno

[@creekerjeeper3879]

I like your playlist for background music.

[@flacktastic21]

Did you ever feel like roll over was a possible issue? Lifted Tacoma 5" with rooftop tent... Thank you 🙏 Great video, you guys are fantastic! 🤩

[@gilbertnadeau7181]

Master Chief!!!! You didn't know about the Monitor and Merrimac?

[@purleybaker]

Great video. She is fantastic.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you!

[@johnk3337]

I did this trail at EJS in my JLU Rubicon in 33's. It was a great trail!

[@leftystrat62]

Love seeing the 2 door. Regina if you could drive just one jeep in Moab would it be a 2 or 4 door Wrangler and why? Thanks

[@markperza384]

Great video guys!! love it...

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@alfa8822]

I am so glad to see you guys doing the hard trails now. I’m really happy that Regina is doing them also! Maybe she will get the bug too. I did notice in this video you said you used to be a bronco owner. I noticed you said that about the power wagon in a different video. So I guess the bronco and power wagon are gone. I missed where Regina got terrified. Did I miss something?

[@TrailRecon]

I've always enjoyed a challenge! She was pretty scared during that last big drop where you can see me spotting her... just listen to her voice!

[@regenakowitz]

That last decline was pretty harrowing! I think Brad edited out my squealing! 😂

[@alfa8822]

@@regenakowitz That's funny! 😂😂

[@rickhollman4040]

My wife and I just got back from Moab UT and we did the seven mile rim which was awesome, but you missed some very fun things to see on that trail. You explained you missed uranium arch, after going between monitor and merrimac (which is amazing slickrock), then the squeeze between the two rocks (which you experienced), you did not talk about Wipeout HIll obstacle, hopefully you saw Determination Towers is in movies/commercials, you missed tushner tunnel, you missed the dinosaur Bones, portions of the trail are very sandy which is nice, a portion of the trail has water from a nearby spring, I think you missed a lot. In the AllTrails app, the trail is known also known as Monitor and Merrimac trail. I enjoy your videos, hope you keep doing them - any comments?

[@TrailRecon]

Glad you guys had a great time. We actually went to wipe out hill and tusher tunnel the following day with another group. There are lots of great places to explore in the area, but technically Wipe Out hill is its own trail and are not officially part of the Seven Mile Rim route. Thanks for your comment.

[@GoXplr]

I'm curious as to what type of set-up you have regarding your spare tire ? Do you hear any shaking or rattling ... would you do anything different as far as location or hardware ? Happy Trails and safe travels .....

[@davewhanger6722]

It looks like a great place to camp at and take night Pictures.!!

[@TrailRecon]

Not sure there is camping on the trail, but plenty of areas nearby

[@gunsworkwell]

We love your channel. Where can I find Regeenas recipe for chicken nuggets? Getting new recipes together for this summer camping.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! She has posted several recipes on our blog and more to come: trailrecon.com/blog.asp

[@regenakowitz]

And the Panko Chicken Nuggets are one of the recipes I've posted on the blog! 😊

[@tnvet1970]

Do you still have the Power Wagon? That was an awesome setup you put together!

[@regenakowitz]

Brad sold the Power Wagon last year. We just weren't using it as often as the Jeep and trailer so it didn't make sense to keep it.

[@ingelri2]

Brad, do you have a page that lists the specs for all of your Jeeps? That would be helpful for folks wondering if their Jeeps are set up to handle the trails you are running.

[@TrailRecon]

I don't, but something we may be adding to TrailRecon.com in the future. Here is the latest update video I did.. only a few small changes since this was filmed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5rFi2SoZpqogZY

[@ingelri2]

@@TrailRecon I actually went there first hoping to find the information.

[@drewtraver]

Hi Brad and Regina, I am heading out there with my wife and was thinking of this trail BUT we both HATE shelf roads. How bad was the shelf road part? Is the trail out and back? If so how long did you take out and back? Thanks for the videos!

[@regenakowitz]

It was an out and back, at least the way we did it, and the time we took to do the trail doesn't equate to the way most people will do it...we were filming so it took as a lot longer than it would take the average person. And the shelf road was not too bad, just at the beginning and nothing crazy. Brad and I both hate shelf roads too, so I get it!

[@norcoredneck]

Great job Regina. Hey Brad what fenders do you have on your rig?

[@TrailRecon]

Poison Spyder: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j57CaHWEoLWMeJY

[@regenakowitz]

Thanks!

[@vicb8975]

About WHY the Merrimack and the Monitor. There is a point on the trail you can stand between them both. The shape of the rocks where they face each other look like the bows of two ships. Yes, it does take a little imagination, but you can definitely see them as ships heading your way.

[@regenakowitz]

Cool! Thank you for pointing that out.

[@dancronin5513]

How would you rate the level of mods to the two jeeps, 1 - 10. What is next for the 4 door for upgrades? Keep up the nice work.

[@checkthebriefcase]

Is Ragina going to give you the green light to move here to Utah Mr. Brad?

[@regenakowitz]

🤷‍♀️

[@travelingman21000]

Are there by passes on those harder step up section?

[@edgribben7928]

Brad, how are you attaching the state flags to your roof?

[@JohnWhitman-i6v]

What's the large screen navigation system your using. Trying to determine best way to go without having to squint at iphone. Seems a 10 inch or so screen would fit the bill. Ipad or garmin or something else?

[@TrailRecon]

It's the Garmin Tread, still testing it out and undecided if I'll use it for the long term.

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

I so wanted to head out that way to EJS this year but with my wife and her bad hip, it just wasn't meant to be....

[@TrailRecon]

Hopefully you guys can make it out next year and hope she is back on her feet soon!

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

@@TrailRecon We will see after the 19th of June and the hip replacement surgery goes. !!!

[@regenakowitz]

Oh no! Hope your wife gets better!

[@yankepilot]

So honest question. Given two outfitted jeeps…only differences being that one is a two door (shorter wheel base) and the four door longer wheel base) which one is better suited for off road trail and moderate rock crawling. Thanks, David from Texas.

[@R32vdubb]

IMHO, 2 door

[@TrailRecon]

There is no right answer here, both have their pros and cons. On this rail, with the steep climbs and decent a longer wheelbase (generally) has the advantage. In tight techies sections a 2 door is better suited. I prefer a longer wheelbase... that's just me.

[@danclark6146]

IMO, At Moab wheel base is king. On the Rubicon short wheel base works

[@brianburek1078]

Great video! What's that song you're playing around the 4 to 5 minute mark? Great tune, but couldn't get a result on Shazam for it.

[@TrailRecon]

Thanks! I use licensed music from musicbed to avoid copyright strikes, so you usually won't find them Shazam or Spotify.

[@jamesc2072]

Brad, what 37” tires are you currently running on the 392?

[@AustinHart-fu4ie]

do you ever go out with the top or doors off?