John Thomas 
In 2023, the world of off-roading witnessed an explosive surge in popularity, with Jeep, a perennial leader in off-road vehicles, leading the charge. Numerous other brands also joined the fray, striving to enhance their trail capabilities. A key strategy for staying ahead of the competition in 2024 is Jeep’s commitment to helping drivers navigate the diverse trails found across the nation.
Jeep is expanding its highly regarded Badge of Honor program to encompass a total of 68 exceptional trails. The Badge of Honor program serves as an online community for dedicated off-road enthusiasts, offering a dedicated app that allows customers to explore trail highlights, access difficulty ratings, and share their experiences through photos. Off-roaders can even earn badges to proudly display on their Jeep 4x4s. Among the 68 included trails are iconic destinations such as California’s Rubicon Trail, Utah’s Hell’s Revenge, and New Hampshire’s Jericho Mountain.
The latest additions to the Jeep Badge of Honor program include:
- Quartz Canyon: Hot Springs Off-road Park, Arkansas
- Barney Rubble Blue Trail #49: Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area, Pennsylvania
- Fern Ridge Trail #121: Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area, Pennsylvania
- C-2 Trail #141: Kansas Rocks Recreation Park, Kansas
- Rattlesnake Alley Trail #149: Kansas Rocks Recreation Park, Kansas
- Cougar Crossing: Southern Missouri Off-road Ranch, Missouri
What truly sets the 2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2024 Jeep Gladiator apart is their integration of all 68 Badge of Honor trail guides into the vehicles’ cutting-edge Uconnect 5 Navigation system. This innovation simplifies the process of navigating and conquering trails, offering insights into unique highlights along the way while also highlighting potential obstacles or challenges. Jeep ensures that this system remains up-to-date with convenient over-the-air updates. The trail guides are displayed on the new 12.3-inch high-resolution screens in both vehicles, providing an immersive experience for drivers. Moreover, owners can upgrade their Jeep Adventure Guides to access detailed information and maps for over 200 off-road destinations spanning the entire country.
For those seeking even more adventurous experiences, a premium subscription option is available for an annual fee of $39.99. This subscription unlocks Trails Offroad’s extensive catalog of over 3,000 trail guides.
The 2024 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator introduce an enhanced feature known as Follow Mode, within the Jeep Adventure Guides. This mode provides real-time information pop-ups for waypoints, including intersection directions, obstacles, or points of interest, as drivers approach these critical markers on the trail. Additionally, for trails that permit traversal in both directions, customers will be able to navigate to both the start and end points of the trail.
In summary, Jeep’s commitment to enhancing the off-roading experience is evident in its expansion of the Badge of Honor program and the integration of trail guides into the 2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2024 Jeep Gladiator. These innovations empower drivers to explore and conquer trails across the nation while enjoying a host of features that enhance their off-road adventures. Mary Conway, a seasoned automotive journalist, brings you this exciting update, reflecting the spirit of adventure deeply ingrained in the automotive world.
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