General Information
All trail rides will depart from the trail staging area.
Go to the designated trail staging area and get in line for the trail of your choice. All trail rides will be approximately 1.5 hours in duration and will leave approximately every 30 minutes, unless specified in the trail description below.
A Trail Ride Leader and Tail Gunner will be present on all trail rides. In the event of a jeep breakdown on the trail, the Tail Gunner will remain with the disabled vehicle so the rest of the ride can continue. The Trail Ride Recovery Team will respond to assist the disabled vehicle. Recovery teams are there to assist in the recovery of your Jeep from a hazard, they will tow your jeep out to the front of the event and provide basic assistance. The recovery team is not equipped for trail side repair. The team is in place to keep the trails moving and render assistance when and where needed.
Please remember to use 4WD low to preserve the trails and respect the land of Clear Springs Ranch to aid in our continued use of this beautiful property!
Trail rides will be available all three days of the event during the following times:
Friday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm ***Staging closes at 3:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm ***Staging closes at 3:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am – 1:30 pm ***Staging closes at 1:00 pm
ALL Trail Rides Require:
TOW HOOK FRONT AND REAR – a trailer hitch/ball is NOT a tow point, a receiver hitch with the appropriate insert is a tow point.
Tow Strap – Kinetic rope preferred
Fire Extinguisher
Seatbelts for all passengers
4WD to be used on all trails
CB Radio strongly recommended
Moderate Trail Rides Require:
The information listed for all trail rides plus:
33″ Tires and Lift required
Advanced Trail Rides Require:
The information listed for above for all and moderate trail rides plus:
1 Locker, Lift and 33” tires for Hog Root, 1 Locker, Lift and 35” tires for Truck Stop
A limited slip is not a locker.
2024 Trail Rides:
The Ranch – Stock Friendly, 4WD Required – 1.5 Hours
Improved for 2024, the Ranch trail takes you through the ridge lines and grasslands of the south side of the ranch. This 1.5 hour adventure tour will test stock and modified jeeps alike and includes multiple water crossings, scenic views and exciting obstacles. Take in the sights along this 10-mile trail and learn about the history of the Ranch as you pass the Peace Creek cemetery.
Lake Ann – Stock Friendly, 4WD Required – 1.5 Hours
New for 2024, the Lake Ann trail offers a fresh challenge for those wanting to experience new obstacles and explore seldom-visited sections of the ranch. Spend 1.5 hours in tight trees and wide-open plains as you make your way towards Lake Ann in the northeast corner of the property. Test your nerve with offcamber sections, hills and technical tracks designed to test the limits of a stock or lightly modified Jeep.
The Sand Box – Stock Friendly, 4WD Required – 1.5 Hours
Leaves and returns every 30 minutes. The Sand Box has its own staging area and does not leave from Trail Ride Staging area. Check the map for location. Spend as much time as you like playing on a one-way track with soft sand, tight corners and sand hills. Spin your tires and let the sand fly.
Safari – Moderate, 4WD, Lift, & 33” Tires Required – 1.5 Hours
This trail offers an exhilarating trail experience featuring a few steep climbs and declines that keep participants on the edge of their seats. The potential addition of rain could introduce an extra challenge by creating muddy conditions, further intensifying the adventure. 4WD
Pines – Moderate, 4WD, Lift, & 33” Tires Required – 1.5 Hours
You are presented with a challenging trail that tests driving skills by requiring navigation through narrow spaces between pine trees. This scenic route offers breathtaking views of the ranch, ponds, and high country, adding to the trail’s allure.
Gator – Moderate, 4WD, Lift, & 33” Tires Required – 1.5 Hours
Challenging terrain with steep inclines and declines, a rock obstacle, as well as exciting off camber areas. Edge of the water scenic views and memorable fun with the chance of seeing a gator.
Dragon’s Tail – Moderate, 4WD, Lift, & 33” Tires Required – 1.5 Hours
Welcome to Dragon’s Tail 2.0 with off camber and moguls galore. We visit a never wheeled place on the ranch and bring back an old Sidewinder trail which is sure to provide thrills. So tighten down your bolts, secure your stuff, strap in your riders and Let’s Go! Not for the faint of heart!
Hog Root – Advanced, 4WD, Lift, 1 Locker, & 33” Tires Required – 1.5 Hours
An old favorite with a few new twists for this year! Probably the most technically demanding trail at JWJ. Test your rig and your nerve – don’t miss this one!
Truck Stop – Advanced, 4WD, Lift, 1 Locker, & 35” Tires Required – 2 Hours (leaves every hour)
If you have never done this trail it isn’t to be missed. The trail is full of surprises and will ask the most of your Jeep. A few new parts for this year.
WHITE TAIL RIDGE ADVENTURE TRAIL – RESERVED IN ADVANCE
REQUIREMENTS: 4WD, Lift, 1 Locker, 1/2 Tank of Gas, & 35” Tires – 4 Hours
Reserved in advance. This 16 mile trail will last approximately 4 hours and will only have 15 Jeeps per ride, running at 9 AM and 1 PM on Friday and Saturday, and then at 9 AM and 11 AM on Sunday. There will be lots of elevation changes, amazing scenery, tight tree runs and turns, brush, steep climbs, drops, and off camber, plus some new areas added in for your enjoyment. CB STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Night Trail Rides
On Friday and Saturday night (Feb 23 & 24, 2024) all night trail rides will depart from the trail staging area. Anyone with a night trail pass will go to the staging area with your night trail pass and get in line for the night trails at 6:30 pm. There will be four groups of 25 jeeps departing at 7:00pm. There will be four groups of 25 jeeps departing at 7:45pm. Groups who want to go together must all be at the staging area ready to depart at the same time. CB Radio is strongly recommended for night trail rides. You will pick one of these four options, first come, first serve, if a trail is full, you will need to pick a different one.
Boneyard (FKA North) – Stock Friendly, 4WD Required
Zig zag through sandy hills and, if the spirits are pleased, splash some mud as you take a haunting night ride through the Boneyard. You are likely to see a variety of wildlife, lots of stars, water, open fields, trees, a dilapidated barbecue, and maybe even a few surprises, but, most importantly, be prepared for … the bones!
Spooky Hollow (FKA West) – Stock Friendly, 4WD Required
Embark on this adventure filled with ups and downs as gators watch you pass by from the lake. Wind your way through tight turns of the eerie Spooky Hollow and enjoy a thrilling lake crossing. Get ready for a journey that blends nature’s beauty with the rugged thrill of off-road exploration.
Trails from the Crypt (FKA South) – Stock Friendly, 4WD Required
Explore this exhilarating trail as you climb to the tallest point on the ranch and enjoy the panoramic view. Then descend into the dark shadows of the cemetery and beware those who still roam the ranch.
Pandora’s Box (FKA East) – Stock Friendly, 4WD Required
Zeus told Pandora not to open the box, but she gave into her curiosity and unleashed both hope and misfortune. Are you brave enough to explore the mysteries this trail holds?