In this episode of TrailRecon, I’m at Merus Adventure Park in Texas for an E3 Overland event and it was cold! Really cold! We woke up to snow on our first morning but that didn’t stop us from having a great time on this three-day adventure. I’ll show you the trails we explored, some of the unique rigs and camp setups in our group, and how having a positive attitude can help you overcome some sticky situations.

I helped start E3 Overland to bring a community of like-minded people together and provide a comprehensive resource for anyone wanting to learn more about overlanding. This event at Merus is one of several we have planned for E3 Overland members this year, and it was great to spend time wheeling and hanging out around the campfire with this incredible group of people. Merus Adventure Park was the perfect place for a meet-up.

The park is located in the Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest in the U.S. after the Grand Canyon, and has more than 48 miles of off-road trails. Dirk, the park’s owner and our guide, expertly led us on several different trails ranging from “mild to wild” while helping everyone in our group build their off-road driving skills and their confidence.

Our group was pretty diverse. We had rigs that were stock and others that had been built out with lifts and upgraded suspensions. There were Jeep Wranglers, Toyota Tacomas, a Hummer, and my Ford Bronco. We had couples, families with kids, and even dogs. Camp setups ranged from rooftop tents and ground tents to a truck tent. It was great to see how everyone outfitted their rigs and the different gear folks brought because it just goes to show that overlanding is for everyone and you can equip your adventure to work best for you.

During our adventure at Merus, we started out on an easy trail our first morning that took us along the rim of Palo Duro Canyon. By the afternoon, several in our group were ready to check out more difficult trails, including one that was black diamond rated. We even had several opportunities to practice our winching skills. 🙄

I’ve been wanting to put the Bronco’s capabilities to the test and this trip did not disappoint. I had an opportunity to test out the “trail turn assist” feature that’s designed to help you turn in tight, technical situations. And the wide array of terrain meant I got to see how the Bronco, which is mostly stock, handled on steep inclines, rocky descents, off-camber sections, loose dirt, slick rocks, and drop-offs.

We all had a great time at Merus—the trails were so much fun, the park was beautiful (snow and all), and I can’t wait to get back and try out some more trails.

I hope you enjoy coming along for the ride with us on this episode!

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