Oh man, I feel your pain.
And to get down to your birthday suit
I do not do mud at all anymore.
I learned long ago with my '91 4Runner to steer clear of it.
Water is fine, but I do not like the chore of cleaning up the mud, as you nenver really can get it all off/out from hiding places.
I love trails like that, but just minus the mudpits that take hold and do not want to let you go.