Utah Overland Adventure - Episode 2 | Tackling Gold Bar Rim

Sunrise over Moab sets the stage for one of the most challenging trails of the trip.
From Gold Bar Waterfall to Body Snatcher, we push our rigs—and ourselves—on Gold Bar Rim.

Utah Overland Adventure Series | Episode 2 – Tackling Gold Bar Rim

We wake up to a breathtaking Moab sunrise on the trail as Day 2 of our Utah overland adventure begins. With coffee in hand and the Jeeps warmed up, we set our sights on one of Moab’s most iconic and challenging routes—the Gold Bar Rim 4WD Trail.

This trail delivers everything Moab is known for: steep ledges, technical rock climbs, slickrock waterfalls, and nonstop obstacles that demand focus and precision. Along the way, we tackle some of the trail’s most notorious features, including Gold Bar Waterfall and Body Snatcher—a section infamous for causing vehicle body damage, and we’ll show you exactly why.

Between obstacles, the trail rewards us with incredible panoramic views of the Utah desert, reminding us why Moab is such a legendary destination for four-wheel drive adventures.

With the days growing shorter, we’re forced to cut the trail run a bit early to ensure we make it back to camp before dark. The evening takes a meaningful turn as we prepare a full Thanksgiving dinner at camp, gathering around the fire to share great food, reflect on the day, and celebrate a very special occasion together under the desert sky.

Adventure, challenge, and moments that matter—this is what the Utah series is all about.

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00:00 Intro and Highlights
00:32 Morning Near Moab
02:41 Starting the Gold Bar Rim trail
07:04 Easy Lines vs. Hard Lines
09:42 Crazy Rock Fall
13:06 Pothole in the Trail?
15:31 Gold Bar Waterfall
19:14 Body Snatcher
21:53 Climbing the Waterfall
27:33 Return to Camp
30:10 Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration
31:30 Episode 3 Trailer