Waited around at the Poison Spider trailhead but after an hour decided to take off on my own. Not always a good idea being alone on a trail, but I did the trail last year and knew what to expect. Or so I thought.
At the one mile mark a Park Ranger told me the UTVs have been tearing up the trails so expect it to be tougher than last year. Well, I know there are three tough spots, but I didn’t have any issues last year when I rode a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Sport S, with 33″ tires, and a 2.5″ lift.
I went ahead, and ya know, he was right. This year I found myself stacking rocks on the three spots. Well this year I have 33″ tires, and Rubicon model comes with a 1″ lift. So I’m 1″ less lifted than last year.
Ok, so 1″ lower, and a ripped up trail requiring me to stack rocks. I think I’ll put some money on Aleve stock. Time to decide which 35″ tires and 2.5″ lift to get.
More buddies! Rosie is beat up, prolly a gang’sta. Yell’er has a reputation for being slower than skateboarders. 
Ancient graffiti 
If you squint, you’ll see it. 
At the trailhead. Where is everybody? 
Some incredible scenery. 
More great scenery. 
A couple dozen rocks, and boom! 
Looks easier from this perspective. 
Toughest part, more rock stacking. 
30 degree pitch, why don’tcha. 
More inclines. 
The world’s smallest arch! 
Its gonna be a long drive to the hotel, I’m beat! 
These trees are just beautiful. 
Ok, got to the hotel, showered, now to stuff my face!
Overlander at large 