WHAT is the TJ Trail Jam?
Unleash the full potential of your 1997-2006 Wrangler at TJ Trail Jam – the ultimate off-roading experience designed exclusively for TJ enthusiasts like you! Set against the backdrop of stunning natural landscapes, TJ Trail Jam is more than just an event – it’s a celebration of the iconic TJ Wrangler and the thrill of off-road adventure.
Whether you’re a seasoned off-road veteran or a newbie looking to test your skills, TJ Trail Jam offers something for everyone. With a variety of trails catering to all skill levels, knowledgeable group leaders, exclusive manufacturer discounts, a film crew, and nightly festivities, TJ Trail Jam promises an unforgettable weekend of adrenaline-pumping excitement and camaraderie.
Join us as we come together to explore, conquer, and celebrate the spirit of off-roading at TJ Trail Jam – where every twist and turn leads to a new adventure!
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Date: March 12-15, 2025

WHAT is the TJ Trail Jam?
Unleash the full potential of your 1997-2006 Wrangler at TJ Trail Jam – the ultimate off-roading experience designed exclusively for TJ enthusiasts like you! Set against the backdrop of stunning natural landscapes, TJ Trail Jam is more than just an event – it’s a celebration of the iconic TJ Wrangler and the thrill of off-road adventure.
Whether you’re a seasoned off-road veteran or a newbie looking to test your skills, TJ Trail Jam offers something for everyone. With a variety of trails catering to all skill levels, knowledgeable group leaders, exclusive manufacturer discounts, a film crew, and nightly festivities, TJ Trail Jam promises an unforgettable weekend of adrenaline-pumping excitement and camaraderie.
Join us as we come together to explore, conquer, and celebrate the spirit of off-roading at TJ Trail Jam – where every twist and turn leads to a new adventure!
The Party Starts in...
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Next Event Location:
Hot Springs ORV Park
in Hot Springs, AR
Date:
March 12-15, 2025

ABOUT OUR NEXT EVENT:
ABOUT OUR NEXT EVENT:
HOT SPRINGS ORV PARK
March 12-15, 2025
Event Details
The TJ Trail Jam is excited to kick off our events at one of the south’s most well-known and coveted locations, Hot Springs ORV Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. This park has amazing trails that will give us 2 full days of riding that are sure to challenge your TJ. This park is centrally located, so we hope to have applicants from all over the country. Arkansas has some of the best wheeling terrain in the country. You can expect steep climbs, loose rocks, ledges, and some amazing views. Being paired with similar builds will allow your group to keep moving and minimize potential trail damage on the trail. The goal of TJ Trail Jam is to spend as much time on the trail as possible, so be ready to ride!
Skill Levels:
- We have 4 Classes of trails that you can apply for including Mild, Advanced, Expert, and Wild.
Event Cost:
- The event fee is $250. This covers your 2 days of riding, a Trail Jam t-shirt, and other swag from our sponsors.You will not be required to pay your fee until you have made it through the selection process and have been invited to join us. Once selected you will have 14 days to claim your spot and submit your fee.
Who Can Apply:
- We want to see ALL TJ OWNERS apply for our event. It doesn’t matter if you have a stock Jeep or a fully built crawler, we want you to join us. We do limit our event to 30 participants and the lucky 30 will be selected via committee, voting, and drawing.
Event Coverage:
- Our event will be filmed from start to finish. We will have a filmer with every group and we will be capturing all of the awesome TJ action throughout the weekend. If you are selected to join us at our event, you WILL BE in the videos. These videos will be released on YouTube via TJ Trail Jam, That Jeep Adventure, and Everyday Offroad.
- We will be sharing clips from the event on all of our social media platforms via posts, story, and live.
sVehicle Requirements
*You MUST HAVE a 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ or TJ Unlimited to participate.
Applicant’s TJ must meet the minimum requirements to qualify for the Class level that you apply for. Applicants who select a harder trail class than they applied for will automatically be assigned to their appropriate class.
Mild Trails Class: Level 1-2 trails
- Stock Jeeps Welcome
- All-Terrain or Mud Terrain Tires Required
- No Lockers Required
- Recovery Points Recommended but not required
- Body Damage Highly Unlikely
Advanced Trails Class: Level 2-3 trails
- At least 33” tall tires
- One locker recommended but not required
- Recovery Points Front and Rear
- Body Damage Possible, but not likely
Expert Trails Class: Level 3-4
- At least 35” tall tires
- At least One Locker Required
- Recovery Points Front and Rear
- Winch Required
- Roll Cage Recommended
- Body Damage Possible
Wild Trails Class: Level 4-5 trails
- At least 37” tall tires
- Lockers Front and Rear
- Recovery Points Front and Rear
- Winch Required
- Roll Cage Recommended
- Body Damage Likely
*If you have a Jeep with 42″ tall tires or larger, then the trails that we are riding may not challenge your rig. You are still welcome to come ride at the event, but it may be easier riding than you are used to.
How the Selection Process Works
We will take applications through October 30th, 2024. All applicants will then be lightly vetted before being entered into the selection process. (We do this to ensure a smooth event, safety, and insurance purposes.) Don’t be scared off by the voting process. We aren’t just looking for a bunch of social media influencers. Our goal is to keep a well balanced group of TJs in an effort to show the versatility of the TJ platform and to prove why it is the best Jeep platform.
We Choose 10…
The first 10 applicants to be officially accepted to the event will be chosen by the Trail Jam Selection Committee. Selected applicants will be contacted on November 30th, 2024 to be alerted of their acceptance. Those 10 applicants will then have 14 days to accept the invitation and to lock in their spot. The event fee must be paid within 14 days of being selected. This fee is $250 and covers riding fees to the park, a TJ Trail Jam tee, stickers, and other sponsorship items (get specifics for this spot). If your spot is not claimed within the 14 day period, we will unfortunately have to offer your spot to someone else. Once all 10 participants have accepted their invitation and confirmed their attendance, we will release this information publicly via our website and social media platforms.
You Choose 10…
The next 10 applicants to be officially accepted to the event will be chosen via an online voting process that will take place on TjTrailJam.com. This voting process will be based on the total number of votes for a given applicant. Participant information to be displayed for voting purposes will include: Participant Name, Year/Model, vehicle class selected at entry, list of modifications, and a photo of the Jeep. This process will run from December 15th, 2024 to Jan 1st, 2025. Those 10 applicants will then have 14 days to accept the invitation and to lock in their spot. The event fee must be paid within 14 days of being selected. This fee is $250 and covers riding fees to the park, a TJ Trail Jam tee, stickers, and other sponsorship items (get specifics for this spot). If your spot is not claimed within the 14 day period, we will unfortunately have to offer your spot to someone else. Once all 10 participants have accepted their invitation and confirmed their attendance, we will release this information publicly via our website and social media platforms.
Fate Chooses 10…
The final 10 applicants will be selected via Facebook and YouTube Live on January 20th, 2025. Those 10 applicants will then have 14 days to accept the invitation and to lock in their spot. The event fee must be paid within 14 days of being selected. This fee is $250 and covers riding fees to the park, a TJ Trail Jam tee, stickers, and other sponsorship items (get specifics for this spot). If your spot is not claimed within the 14 day period, we will unfortunately have to offer your spot to someone else. Once all 10 participants have accepted their invitation and confirmed their attendance, we will release this information publicly via our website and social media platforms.
After Being Selected:
- All applicants will get exclusive access to our online event community before the event so everyone can get to know each other, network to find TJ parts, or talk about the event.
- We kindly ask you to share your acceptance into our event via social media. Upon being accepted we will provide you with official social media assets to proudly showcase wherever you prefer.
Our Favorite Places to Stay
Book a Campsite or RV Spot at the Park
- Call (501) 625-3600
- Website: www.HotSpringsOffroadPark.com
Panther Valley Ranch – Cabin Rentals
- Located right next to the park
- Call (501) 623-5556
- Website: www.PantherValleyRanch.com
Hot Springs KOA
- Located 4 miles from the park
- Call 1-800-562-5903
- Website: https://koa.com/campgrounds/hot-springs-national-park/
Red Roof Inn
- Located 5 miles from the park
- Call 855-516-1090
- Website: www.redroof.com/property/ar/hot-springs-national-park/RRI736
Event Details
The TJ Trail Jam is excited to kick off our events at one of the south’s most well-known and coveted locations, Hot Springs ORV Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. This park has amazing trails that will give us 2 full days of riding that are sure to challenge your TJ. This park is centrally located, so we hope to have applicants from all over the country. Arkansas has some of the best wheeling terrain in the country. You can expect steep climbs, loose rocks, ledges, and some amazing views. Being paired with similar builds will allow your group to keep moving and minimize potential trail damage on the trail. The goal of TJ Trail Jam is to spend as much time on the trail as possible, so be ready to ride!
Skill Levels:
- We have 4 Classes of trails that you can apply for including Mild, Advanced, Expert, and Wild.
Event Cost:
- The event fee is $250. This covers your 2 days of riding, a Trail Jam t-shirt, and other swag from our sponsors.You will not be required to pay your fee until you have made it through the selection process and have been invited to join us. Once selected you will have 14 days to claim your spot and submit your fee.
Who Can Apply:
- We want to see ALL TJ OWNERS apply for our event. It doesn’t matter if you have a stock Jeep or a fully built crawler, we want you to join us. We do limit our event to 30 participants and the lucky 30 will be selected via committee, voting, and drawing.
Event Coverage:
- Our event will be filmed from start to finish. We will have a filmer with every group and we will be capturing all of the awesome TJ action throughout the weekend. If you are selected to join us at our event, you WILL BE in the videos. These videos will be released on YouTube via TJ Trail Jam, That Jeep Adventure, and Everyday Offroad.
- We will be sharing clips from the event on all of our social media platforms via posts, story, and live.
Vehicle Requirements
*You MUST HAVE a 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ or TJ Unlimited to participate.
Applicant’s TJ must meet the minimum requirements to qualify for the Class level that you apply for. Applicants who select a harder trail class than they applied for will automatically be assigned to their appropriate class.
Mild Trails Class: Level 1-2 trails
- Stock Jeeps Welcome
- All-Terrain or Mud Terrain Tires Required
- No Lockers Required
- Recovery Points Recommended but not required
- Body Damage Highly Unlikely
Advanced Trails Class: Level 2-3 trails
- At least 33” tall tires
- One locker recommended but not required
- Recovery Points Front and Rear
- Body Damage Possible, but not likely
Expert Trails Class: Level 3-4
- At least 35” tall tires
- At least One Locker Required
- Recovery Points Front and Rear
- Winch Required
- Roll Cage Recommended
- Body Damage Possible
Wild Trails Class: Level 4-5 trails
- At least 37” tall tires
- Lockers Front and Rear
- Recovery Points Front and Rear
- Winch Required
- Roll Cage Recommended
- Body Damage Likely
*If you have a Jeep with 42″ tall tires or larger, then the trails that we are riding may not challenge your rig. You are still welcome to come ride at the event, but it may be easier riding than you are used to.
How the Selection Process Works
We will take applications through October 30th, 2024. All applicants will then be lightly vetted before being entered into the selection process. (We do this to ensure a smooth event, safety, and insurance purposes.) Don’t be scared off by the voting process. We aren’t just looking for a bunch of social media influencers. Our goal is to keep a well balanced group of TJs in an effort to show the versatility of the TJ platform and to prove why it is the best Jeep platform.
We Choose 10…
The first 10 applicants to be officially accepted to the event will be chosen by the Trail Jam Selection Committee. Selected applicants will be contacted on November 30th, 2024 to be alerted of their acceptance. Those 10 applicants will then have 14 days to accept the invitation and to lock in their spot. The event fee must be paid within 14 days of being selected. This fee is $250 and covers riding fees to the park, a TJ Trail Jam tee, stickers, and other sponsorship items (get specifics for this spot). If your spot is not claimed within the 14 day period, we will unfortunately have to offer your spot to someone else. Once all 10 participants have accepted their invitation and confirmed their attendance, we will release this information publicly via our website and social media platforms.
You Choose 10…
The next 10 applicants to be officially accepted to the event will be chosen via an online voting process that will take place on TjTrailJam.com. This voting process will be based on the total number of votes for a given applicant. Participant information to be displayed for voting purposes will include: Participant Name, Year/Model, vehicle class selected at entry, list of modifications, and a photo of the Jeep. This process will run from December 15th, 2024 to Jan 1st, 2025. Those 10 applicants will then have 14 days to accept the invitation and to lock in their spot. The event fee must be paid within 14 days of being selected. This fee is $250 and covers riding fees to the park, a TJ Trail Jam tee, stickers, and other sponsorship items (get specifics for this spot). If your spot is not claimed within the 14 day period, we will unfortunately have to offer your spot to someone else. Once all 10 participants have accepted their invitation and confirmed their attendance, we will release this information publicly via our website and social media platforms.
Fate Chooses 10…
The final 10 applicants will be selected via Facebook and YouTube Live on January 20th, 2025. Those 10 applicants will then have 14 days to accept the invitation and to lock in their spot. The event fee must be paid within 14 days of being selected. This fee is $250 and covers riding fees to the park, a TJ Trail Jam tee, stickers, and other sponsorship items (get specifics for this spot). If your spot is not claimed within the 14 day period, we will unfortunately have to offer your spot to someone else. Once all 10 participants have accepted their invitation and confirmed their attendance, we will release this information publicly via our website and social media platforms.
After Being Selected:
- All applicants will get exclusive access to our online event community before the event so everyone can get to know each other, network to find TJ parts, or talk about the event.
- We kindly ask you to share your acceptance into our event via social media. Upon being accepted we will provide you with official social media assets to proudly showcase wherever you prefer.
Our Favorite Places to Stay
Book a Campsite or RV Spot at the Park
- Call (501) 625-3600
- Website: www.HotSpringsOffroadPark.com
Panther Valley Ranch – Cabin Rentals
- Located right next to the park
- Call (501) 623-5556
- Website: www.PantherValleyRanch.com
Hot Springs KOA
- Located 4 miles from the park
- Call 1-800-562-5903
- Website: https://koa.com/campgrounds/hot-springs-national-park/
Red Roof Inn
- Located 5 miles from the park
- Call 855-516-1090
- Website: www.redroof.com/property/ar/hot-springs-national-park/RRI736