Moab doesn’t rate trails based on vibes. The 1–10 scale published for the 2026 Easter Jeep Safari is tied directly to terrain type, obstacle height, tire size, traction devices, and rollover risk — and it applies to dry conditions. The guide clearly notes that snow or rain can significantly change difficulty depending on soil and elevation. It also states: Driver Beware! and mentions that CB & GMRS/FRS radios are a plus.
Here’s what the scale actually says.
Rating 1
Maintained county dirt road. High-clearance 2WD or 4WD usable in adverse conditions.
Rating 2
County dirt road with light or infrequent maintenance after rain/snow. High-clearance light-duty 4WD required.
Rating 3
Loose rock, dirt, sand, some slickrock. Mud holes possible. No steps higher than 12".
4WD required. 33" tires are a plus.
Rating 4
Loose rock, sand, slickrock. Rock steps up to 18".
4WD and 33" tires required. 35" tires a plus.
Enhanced suspension travel and good ground clearance helpful. Good driving skills a plus.
Rating 5
Rutted, rocky, sandy surfaces. Steps up to 24".
Water not exceeding 12", mud possible.
4WD, 33" tires, and traction-adding devices (lockers or limited slips) required.
35" tires a plus.
Winch a plus. Enhanced suspension travel and good ground clearance required.
Rating 6
Considerable erosion damage. Loose rock and slickrock.
Water exceeding 12" possible. Steps up to 36".
4WD, 35"+ tires with traction devices required.
Winch a plus. Enhanced suspension travel and good ground clearance required.
Excellent driving skills recommended.
Rating 7
Rock and considerable slickrock. Many steps exceeding 48".
Steep inclines and declines prevalent.
Front and rear locking devices required.
35"+ tires required.
Maximum ground clearance and tow hooks required.
Winch desirable.
Vehicle mechanical or body damage likely. Rollover possibilities exist.
Rating 8
Extreme trail similar to 7 but more severe.
Same equipment as 7 required. 37" tires a plus.
Excellent driving skills required.
Vehicle mechanical or body damage likely. Rollover possibilities exist.
Rating 9
Extreme and beyond. Steps exceeding 60".
Steep inclines and off-camber sections prevalent.
Front & rear lockers required.
37"+ tires required (40" a plus).
Maximum ground clearance, winch, and tow hooks required.
Minimum wheelbase 100".
Excellent driving skills required.
Vehicle damage likely. Rollover very common. Spare parts and tools recommended.
Rating 10
Buggy territory.
Street-driven 4x4s should not attempt.
Modified factory vehicles will not complete this trail.
The guide also makes an important note: trail ratings are kept current, but weather and usage constantly alter routes. Heavy localized rains can change a trail dramatically in a short time. Getting the most up-to-date information before departure is strongly advised — and turning back is always an option.
• Tire size becomes required at Level 4.
• Traction devices become required at Level 5.
• Dual lockers become mandatory at Level 7.
• Rollover language escalates from “possible” to “likely” to “very common.”
• At Level 9, wheelbase minimum is specified (100").
This isn’t just terrain grading — it’s a mechanical threshold map.
Where does your rig realistically land on this scale — not on your best day, but consistently?
Tire size?
Lockers?
Winch?
Wheelbase?
And have you ever run a trail that was technically within your equipment rating but mentally above it?
Let’s hear it.