I'm New to Off-Roading, Which Rodeo Should I pick?

[RagtopMan]

I did a search but "new" resulted in way too many results.

I picked up my Bronco today; a couple days early!

My off-roading experience is limited to Silver Lakes Sand Dunes https://thinkdunes.com/ where I have only rented. I do plan on taking my Bronco there.

And of course what I would consider off-pavement roads (dirt/gravel) which my mustang handled fine.

So the question is; which Off-Rodeo location is best for me? I want to learn and drive some off-road trails.
Not Moab, I have no interest in rock crawling. Unless I'm mistaken about Moab, then correct me.

I would drive to Tennessee, fly to Austin or NH.

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[Brian_B]

All of them are good. Even Moab. Especially Moab, maybe, because it's run on public trails, not a closed course made specifically for the Bronco.

Yeah, there are rocks at all of them, but it's not all about rock crawling. It's about learning what your Bronco can do. All of them do that well. Besides, if you squint really hard - rocks look just like stumps and logs...

 

[userdude]

Vegas or Moab will be the ones to have sand most likely. But you'll need to be ready to do some guided crawling at all of them. I think only the Braptor one is mostly dirt/driving fast on that.

 

[DarthLincoln]

I would pick a place that will be similar to where you might off-road at home. So I would think Tenn or NH would be best choices. Northeast forest trails have their unique challenges with some mud and rocks that can be slippery when wet. You won’t get that at Moab.

I personally did Moab because I prefer that kind of off-roading plus there is a ton of public trails so I could drive out my Bronco for the Off-Roadeo then spend extras days wheeling on my own. I am not familiar with Tenn or NH locations but if you’re willing to drive out, check what public trails are available in their areas for having even more fun after the Rodeo.

 

[RagtopMan]

I would pick a place that will be similar to where you might off-road at home.

Yes I should have mentioned though it's obvious reading my profile I'm in Chicago; 90% of my off-roading will be potholes, train tracks, & sewer caps.

 

[TheKim]

You'll have fun at all.
I'm Utah based so I'm lazy and went to Moab, but had a fantastic time.
Enjoy your Bronco dude, and make time to gently take it off-road once in a while. You'll be glad every time you do, even if it's just 2 and 3 rated trails.

 

[CalvinT]

I went to Las Vegas. No sand, but no rock crawling either. I think LV has the most varied terrain.

 

[Valhalla]

I'd say NH looks beautiful fairly close. Of course I am a few hours from the TN one. It is in a beautiful location as well.

 

[Bugkillah]

Tennessee has a lot to do, before and after the off roadeo, you can make a week out of it in eastern Tennessee. More off roading, Cherokee, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, underground lakes/caves, site seeing, dragons tail and blue ridge parkway. And if you schedule it around the Bronco Stampede or the Bronco Super Cel East, it will be 100x better.

 

[Valhalla]

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[WarthogJr]

I recommend the rodeo in Mackay, Idaho. In June of 26, it will be their 80th. Not a Bronco rodeo, but good party!

 

[HolidayDog]

I recommend the rodeo in Mackay, Idaho. In June of 26, it will be their 80th. Not a Bronco rodeo, but good party!

Can you expand on this?
It might align nicely with the Sawtooth Valley Gathering (solstice weekend in Stanley)

 

[Figmo]

Vegas. Because……well……”Vegas”

 

[WarthogJr]

Can you expand on this?
It might align nicely with the Sawtooth Valley Gathering (solstice weekend in Stanley)

It’s an actual rodeo in Mackay that has been going on for 79 years. It’s the third weekend in June. Google “Mackay Rodeo.” Easy to find.

 

[Rydfree]

I will say that I've done more rock crawling in Alabama than I did at the Moab Off-Rodeo. They take you through some light rock crawling but not too bad at all. I had fun in Moab though since it's a totally different look than anything here at home. I'd say go to the closest one and you will still learn everything you need to know about what the Bronco is capable of.

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