Low range shift points

[jdgreen]

I've recently spent several weeks driving Colorado and Utah trails using 4-Low numerous times. Approximate shift points in low range are:

first to second 2,200 rpm 4 mph
second to third 3,500 rpm 13 mph
third to fourth 4,500 rpm 24 mph
fourth to fifth 5,000 rpm 32 mph

In most rough off-road situations that I do, speeds over 10 or 15 mph are too fast. Consequently, I spend a lot of time at high rpms in 2nd gear. Am I the only one? Since the torque peaks at around 1700 rpm I don't understand why Toyota would program such high shift points. I've had two Jeep Cherokee Trailhawks with 9 speeds, all shifting at reasonable speeds.

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[MikeD]

Wow. I've not gotten much above 15 mph in 4LO but also don't think I've ever gotten much above 3500 RPM.... but my reason for responding: how do you KNOW what gear you are in?
The only way I've been able to tell gear # is to switch it from auto to "standard" and then it shows on the dash. But I've sure not done that when in 4LO - I'm generally too focused on the trail if I'm in 4LO.
Is there some other way to know? Or are you counting the times the engine downshifts by watching the TACH? Also not something I've done due to attention to the trail but I am curious since these numbers do SEEM high (I don't know they are high.... maybe not?)