The Road to the Dollhouse // FJ62 Land Cruiser // The Maze District of Canyonlands

Deep in the Maze District of Canyonlands National Park lies the other worldly land known as the Dollhouse. Remote? Zero light pollution? Healthy amounts of technical wheeling? Check x 3.
Back country permits are required, as well as reserving the campsites you want to stay at well in advance. Say what you will about the extra work it necessitates to do this, but I saw less than 5 people the entire weekend. 3 of them were park officials.
Sit back, grab an ice cold Coke and your favorite Crooked Fingers koozie, and enjoy! Thanks for watching!
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[@digiostad]

I LOVE YOUR WORK. i wish to see more

[@maxszidon8240]

I'm a simple guy. I see a new Cruisin Hills video, I click.

[@CruisinHills]

Dude, thanks for the support! 🤘🏼

[@robirwin9514]

Great video! I’ve got reservations at Doll House 3 in June. Hoping my Tacoma on 32’s can make that ledge!

[@CruisinHills]

Thank you! Dollhouse 3 was rad. Loved being over there by myself. I saw a 3rd Gen 4Runner making it's way back on 32's, I don't think you'll have an issue with that ledge! Spotters are key out here.

[@derrickmurphy9859]

Ah pure bliss great freedom

[@CruisinHills]

Took the words right out of my mouth.

[@rawzey]

wow what an adventure, awesome videography the part between 17:00 and 18:00 blew my mind - i was like wait what where is he going

[@CruisinHills]

Thank you! This trail was a blast. Those obstacles in Teapot Canyon look way crazier in person I promise. 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@rawzey]

@@CruisinHills you bet, subbed!

[@wasatch0]

Gorgeous rig.

[@CruisinHills]

Thank you! I do enjoy looking back at it as I walk away. Lol

[@andrewford4100]

Thanks for the shots. I went through Elephant Hill Rd earlier this year and wondered about the Dollhouse...Thanks for that. Hope your mechanical problem was a non issue

[@andrewford4100]

I went in a 4R, and still have it, still love it, but picked up a 80 series to build out for the future.

[@CruisinHills]

It's absolutely worth going, it's insanely cool out there! Elephant Hill is still on my bucket list. Haven't been able to make it down there yet! My noisy serpentine belt tensioner never fully grenaded on the trip. I got home and drove it for a week before I was able to replace it. The one time I overreact and change plans, ends up being nothing. 😂 You'll have a blast with the 80!

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

I’m fascinated by the Dollhouse. Hope to get there someday.

[@CruisinHills]

It was on my bucket list for a long time! Glad I went!

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

@@CruisinHills I understand that the site is also accessible via a jet boat and an hour long hike. That’s probably the best choice for me. I don’t believe my pavement princess (Nissan Frontier) would make it over that road.

[@CruisinHills]

@DovieRuthAuthor I know someone who did that! They rafted down and hiked up in, and camped at the Dollhouse 1 camp. It's a short hike but a significant elevation gain! Your Frontier could probably do 90% of it easily, but there are some spicy sections that would need some rock stacking and spotting!

[@MyCarGuyChris]

Follow you on IG. Had no idea how great your KZbin videos were. I’m addicted! Dreaming about taking off in my 60 now. Much appreciated 🙌

[@CruisinHills]

Just followed you back! Thanks man. It's all for fun, and I love seeing a 60 being enjoyed! 🤘🏼

[@LivinUTOutdoors]

Excellent video.

[@CruisinHills]

Thank you!

[@flacktastic21]

Great chill video! The rig is looking fresh!!! 🤘

[@CruisinHills]

Thanks man! Shes been an absolute blast.

[@MrPthorn]

Great video. I'm curious how much of the spare gas did you end up using. Would you recommend 15 gallons?

[@CruisinHills]

Thank you! 15 was way overkill. Next time I'll do 10, and plan on topping off in Hanksville. 15 took me all the way back to Price! Ha!

[@EreggioHayde]

Actual industry expert :) M dawg got nothing on you climbing ledges😂. I’m super jealous I couldn’t join you but guess that means you’ll have to go back.

[@CruisinHills]

Those ledges are a good time! I'll absolutely go back. But I'm going in by Poison Springs and coming out through Hite. Flint Trail was a corrugated mess and the Hite way was beautiful.

[@globewrmr]

"The burrito place" are my friends. They have a sweet 80! Know them for years!

[@CruisinHills]

I always try to park by that 80! Lol. Is it a seasonal gig??

[@REDROCKMAN2010]

Great video!! Love the Cruiser, the Slow Baja sticker and the Pit Viper glasses 😂 Planning a trip this spring!

[@CruisinHills]

Thank you! We are heavily motivated by vibes, and Cruisers, Slow Baja and pitties all compliment the vibe! Haha

[@475juice]

What table set up is that on the side of your truck?? Lol

[@CruisinHills]

I got it from Leafted! It stays under my back seat and is so dang useful. Especially in crappy weather and we're under the awning.

[@sbrown2048]

Great video. Next time you go solo. Hit me up. I'll tag along.

[@CruisinHills]

Thank you!

[@MoaByte-v2z]

Me too. I live in Moab but occasionally I get time.

[@jammy93981]

First off! Great video and I love Elenor! Where did you source your dash pad cover?

[@CruisinHills]

Thank you! We're pretty partial to this old girl, too! I got the cover from Specter Offroad, and I'm pretty happy with it! Fits very well.

[@mmplumbing34]

Where did you fuel up for this trip? Not a lot of options from what I could see. Thanks. Great video.

[@CruisinHills]

I waaay overdid it on spare fuel. I had gassed up in Green River, so 22 in the tank and 15 in the Jerry cans. I didn't need to get gas again until Price, on the way home. 10 would be perfect, and top off in Hanksville. This trip was a blast! Thanks for watching.

[@mmplumbing34]

@@CruisinHills I have a disco 2. The fuel mileage is ridiculous. Thank you for the info. Planning the trip now!

[@CruisinHills]

@mmplumbing34 hell yeah, love Discos! Our Cruiser is small block V8 swapped, so I feel you on the abysmal fuel economy lol. Have fun and be safe!

[@devangsampat8106]

Looks like fun. Where did you get those overalls??

[@CruisinHills]

It was a solid trip for sure! They're from Livsn! Rad company and extremely good stuff.

[@Fierogreg54]

Love it!! Where did you get that retro decal?? I want it!!

[@CruisinHills]

Thank you! I made it!

[@Fierogreg54]

Is it a one off? Do you sell them? Would you??

[@CruisinHills]

@geemoney5564 they're a one off, but check out Siege Overland, the dudes in Aus who sell 60 Series stuff. They have a kit that's super similar!

[@Gerbyq]

Awesome adventure dude. I just did the White Rim in my FJ62 last month and where you went is high on my list to go next. Any chance you can tell me about this window blinders? Did you make those yourself? Been trying to find those online.

[@CruisinHills]

Oh hell yeah! White Rim is still my favorite trail of all time. These window insulators are fantastic. I only regret not getting them for the driver and passenger front windows as well! I scored them from www.solarscreen.com.au. Shoot them an email with what you got, and they'll do the rest. They're a great price, too for how nice they are! Thanks for watching man. 🤘🏼

[@Gerbyq]

Appreciate it! thank you. I was gonna put a curtain like right behind the front seats, I have a whole inside sleeping system build out. Nice with the Utah winds! Between Escelante and Cedar City there is a ton to explore in case you haven't like 11k feet camping/trails right north above Bryce Canyon, incredible views and camping@@CruisinHills

[@Too_Much_Too_Fast]

love games

[@CruisinHills]

😂 what you doing fishing in my water, fool

[@logiciskindness]

What happened with the belt tensioner?

[@CruisinHills]

In typical Cruiser fashion, nothing. Ha! It made some noise at start up for the rest of the trip, and for a week after I got back before I finally replaced it.

[@leebrooks6464]

Did you remove any of the “Karen’s”?

[@CruisinHills]

Not these ones! They were appropriately placed by a Park Ranger, and honestly helped me get there and back with ease.

[@xanderjaeger2512]

How much did you pay?

[@CruisinHills]

For what exactly?