Emma Radebaugh
One of the best aspects of owning a Ford Bronco is the ability to take the path less traveled for a day of off-roading. Thankfully, North America is home to a plethora of challenging, breathtaking, and thrilling landscapes you can explore with your trusted 4×4 vehicle. Read on to learn about the four best North American trails worth visiting in your Ford Bronco.
Ocala National Forest, Florida
Florida is known for many things—amusement parks, fresh and saltwater fishing, and lively nightlife are a few common activities you’ll find there. The sunshine state is also home to some of the best off-roading trails in the entire Gulf Coast region. Ocala National Forest is a 607-square-mile playground for trail riding, crawling, and many more overlanding activities. Ocala also features stunning lakes, forests, and ponds, making it the ideal location for camping, too.
Mojave National Preserve, California
The Mojave National Preserve is a 16 million-acre desert region, home to massive canyons, natural springs, sprawling rock formations, and—most importantly—endless opportunities for off-roading fun. The Mojave desert is not the best place to camp, although the Kelso Depot has restaurants and other visitor infrastructure. Drive your Ford Bronco to Cedar Canyon or Fort Piute for unbeatable views. Or, test your rock crawling skills and tackle challenging terrain obstacles.
St. Joe State Park, Missouri
St. Joe State Park in Missouri is the most underrated off-roading destination in North America. It doesn’t boast challenging terrain like the Mojave or parts of Ocala; rather, St. Joe State Park is a slow and quiet environment for casual trail riding and appreciating the surrounding nature. There are over 2,000 acres of designated off-roading trails, along with four stunning lakes, two beaches, and plenty of hiking and exploration opportunities for on-foot adventures. Thanks to St. Joe State Park’s stillness and abundance of activities, this is the ultimate location for Ford Bronco drivers with young families.
The Rubicon Trail, California
The Rubicon Trail—an off-roading destination so legendary that Ford rival Jeep even bestowed the name on its most powerful Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. Not to be outdone, the Ford Bronco is excellent for off-roading and entirely capable of slaying the Rubicon Trail. Situated in the Sierra Nevada region just outside of Sacramento, this trail is only 22 miles long. Yet, the entire five-hour trip is full of tight bends, steep elevations, challenging obstacles, river crossings, and more. Before attempting the Rubicon Trail, ensure you have some experience with more difficult terrains and environments.
These four destinations are just some of the best North American trails worth visiting with your Ford Bronco. Start planning your off-roading trip today to take advantage of the country’s surplus of outstanding environments and landscapes.
