The Cliffs Insane Terrain info?

Im kind of new to the off road world but I really wanna go somewhere and have a blast without destroying my taco. The closes park to where I live(chicago) is the cliffs. how hard do you guys think the trails are there according to this?

Thanks for your input

 

I went to the cliffs last year after about 2 weeks of rain. Not much for rocks, but it is extremely muddy/clay. I got stuck 3 times with my truck, just because of the mud. It probably isn't as bad if doesn't rain as much as it did. It was pretty fun, but we got stuck on a couple tight trails. I have a double cab, 5' bed and it was a little tricky at times getting around things. My buddy had a 2 door newer wrangler so he had no problem. Def. take another person and tow rope though. Another one is bad lands, but it's about 4 hours from chicago area.
heres a couple pics from the cliffs

 

^^ holy crap I hope i dont come across terrain like that. some of the pics look crazy.
here is the link to their site http://www.thecliffsinsaneterrain.com/ . Do you think this would be a good place to start off roading at?

 

One place that I have been to before is the Badlands in Attica, IN. May be a little bit of a drive for you but definitely a lot of fun and they have a little bit of everything.

 

Come to Arizona. We have some of the best 4x4 country in the US- !

Azbackcountry

 

I wish i lived somewhere in California or Arizona

 

What are the requirements to drive in one of those parks like the cliffs? I see that most trucks have an orange flag at the back, is that a must? do you need a helmet?

 

My truck is stock with at tires. I've seen some stock trucks, but any type of offroading you should have some decent tires. A flag is required only. Do a search for other equipment people bring along. No alchy allowed.