Participant Responsibility Notice
New Mexico 4-Wheelers guests and members will be meeting for a group activity as indicated below. Drivers are responsible for the safe operation of their own vehicles and should evaluate obstacles based on their own comfort and experience level and vehicle capability.
This is a volunteer recreational activity. Participants are responsible for their own safety, vehicle operation, and compliance with land-use rules.
*This is a volunteer recreational activity. Participants are responsible for their own safety, vehicle operation, and compliance with land-use rules.
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Here are the most updated plans for the 2026 Green River trip.
I will settle on which trails we will run within the next couple of weeks and even investigate a day trip or two to Moab for a run (looking at Poison Spider, Steel Bender, Moab Rim, and Hidden Canyon). Clearly I'm biased towards the Jeep Badge of Honor trails... That doesn't preclude any trails sought out by our Toyota fans - just tell me what you'd like to ride.
For Green River, trials I am reviewing are:
- Devil's Racetrack (level 6)
- Eva Conover (level 4-5)
- Eagle Cannon (level 3)
- Black Dragon Wash (level 3-5)
- Fix It Pass (level 5)
- North Fork of Coal Wash (level 3)
- Coal Wash (level 5)
- Copper Globe MIne (level 4)
- Hidden Splendor (level 1), Red Canyons Loop (level 2), McKay Flat Road (level 1) combo
We will leave for Green River on Sunday, September 27th, go on rides Monday, Spetember 28 through Friday, October 2nd and leave for home on Saturday, October 3rd.
There are several motels in Green River as well as camping and/or RV parks:
- Green River KOA, 235 South 1780 East, 800-562-5734.
- Shady Acres RV Park 690 E Main St, Green River, UT 84525 : (435) 564-8290
- Green River State Park 550 Green River Blvd, Green River, UT 84525: (435) 564-3633
We will met each morning in the Green River Museum at 8:30am.
The runs will be mainly scenery with a medium to meduim-high degree of difficulty. Be prepared for long days leaving the meet point at 9:00 am. Many of the trail heads are 50-60 miles from Green River. We normally arrive back at the RV park about 6:00pm or later. Plans are explore south of the Interstate 70 in the Hanksville area and southeast of Green River (This a new area we haven't explored before.). We may do a run the the Cathedral Valley which would be a long day. We could be traveling up 200 miles daily so bring extra fuel if you need because there may not be any convienant fuel stations where we might be going. We also will stopping each day ~12 -1:00 pm for lunch. Bring snacks, water, gas and anything else you think you may need.
Rig recommendations:
- <= 2" lift if you are longer wheelbase or non-Rubicon-like Jeep or equivalent
- minimum 33" tires [YOU MUST BE THIS TALL TO RIDE THIS RIDE! ]
- rear locker; front locker helpful if you want to tackle more challenging obstacles
- Rubicon-like stock vehicles able, but they should have skid plates & articulation (take the Toyota Trailhunter vehicles as an equivalent example)
- sliders
- winch
- recovery gear (soft shackle, recovery strap, tree saver, shovel, lifting device, etc.)
- spare tire or ability & supplies for flat repair
- pinstripping -> probably
- body damage possible but trust me, I'd prefer to make it out of Utah this year without any additional damage
Questions or suggestions:
jonathan.m.rivera@gmail.com or 505-264-0839
For more information on this Ride use the
link above to contact Jonathan with any questions.If you wish to go, be sure to fill out an Application Form to add youself as a potential NM4W member.
Be sure to have a look at our Trail Ratings information to know what you are in for.
You can also use our Photo Gallery to Search for photos from prior rides to this area.
NOTE: NM4W requires all ride attendees, including passengers, to sign a 'Release of Liability' waiver.
After you submit an Application Form, you can e-sign the waiver online before the ride.