The US is full of beautiful countryside just waiting for you to explore. Embrace the cold and trek through incredible wintry forests or deserts—whatever you choose, you’re in for an awe-inspiring adventure. Check out the best places in the US for winter off-roading in a Jeep.
Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming
Take your Jeep on a drive through the Bighorn Mountains and navigate trails in Buffalo, Greybull, and Sheridan. You’ll find everything from easy roads to challenging terrain that requires four-wheel drive.
Be sure to check the forecast and know the conditions on each trail you want to take. Keep a GPS unit and a map with you, and don’t expect to have cell service throughout your trip.
West Yellowstone, Montana
You can’t go off-roading in Yellowstone National Park, but you can drive on authorized trails that surround the park. Visit West Yellowstone to see the gorgeous sites that make this area famous around the world.
Modifying your rig for a winter journey through the trails can help keep you safe and comfortable. For a stylish and practical upgrade to your Jeep, consider installing a grille with built-in lighting to improve your visibility to others.
Mojave National Preserve, California
If you want to off-road in a desert in the winter, one of the best places to visit in the US is the Mojave National Preserve in California. Check out the cinder cones of basalt lava fields, the arid mountains, and the Joshua trees that only grow in the Mojave.
While the Mojave gets blisteringly hot in the summer, expect cold or freezing temperatures in the winter. Stick to approved trails and prepare for remote areas.
Cathedral Valley, Utah
Driving the Cathedral Valley loop will take approximately six to eight hours to complete. In that time, you’ll drive through an expanse of open terrain with colorful cliffs and canyons.
This is one of the most scenic drives in Utah. Visit sites such as the Upper Cathedral Valley Overlook and the Lower South Desert Overlook.
Whether you want to stick close to Wyoming or venture further out, there are plenty of off-road trails for you to enjoy with friends or family. Set your sights on your next adventure in the Bighorns, West Yellowstone, the Mojave National Preserve, or Cathedral Valley today.
