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With bucketlist routes such as the Tour Divide, the Colorado Trail, and many others, as well as a wealth of public lands, the United States has a lot of bikepacking options. Find bikepacking routes from across the USA—classics as well as overnighters, weekenders, and gravel-packing routes—and more below…

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277 mi. / 446 km4-5 days

The Fool’s Loop, Arizona

comment 166 time Feb 23 compose Miles Arbour  USA

The Fool’s Loop is a four or five day, 277-mile circuit that leaves from downtown Phoenix, Arizona, and takes riders on an incredibly diverse tour of Tonto National Forest, Agua Fria National Monument, and the Black Canyon Trail.
117 mi. / 188 km2-3 days

Delaware County Catskills Dirt Circuit

comment 42 time Feb 17 compose Joe Cruz  USA

Cyclists are drawn to the Catskill Mountains in New York State by the glorious steeply pitched and winding roads that thread through its sloped agricultural valleys. Delaware County in the western Catskills is especially idyllic and scenic, mixing a history of dairy farming and arts, and a love of nature into a single tableau. This overnight route visits a joyous landscape in a loop from tiny Bovina Center with a night spent in Steam Mill State Forest...
102 mi. / 164 km2 days

Canaan Valley and the Forks of Cheat

comment 16 time Feb 10 compose Guest Routes  USA

Canaan Valley and the Forks of Cheat is an overnighter gravel bikepacking route that loops through the wild lands that make up the headwaters of the Blackwater and the tributary streams of the Cheat River. Find the route guide here...
105 mi. / 169 km2 days

Mammoth Gravel Loop

comment 31 time Feb 5 compose Guest Routes  USA

The Mammoth Gravel Loop was derived from a now defunct gravel race that took place in northwestern Wisconsin called the Mammoth Gravel Classic. Only an hour from the Twin Cities the route is a great opportunity to dip your toes into bikepacking or just get away for a quick overnighter.
56 mi. / 90 km2 days

West Fork Overnighter, West Virginia

comment 29 time Dec 21 compose Guest Routes  USA

The West Fork Overnighter is a rail trail and gravel road loop combining easy access and rideability with the wild remote feel of being immersed in the backwoods of West Virginia. Panoramic river scenes, crystal clear trout streams, and mountain vistas abound on this short trip through the heart of the Monongahela National Forest...
302 mi. / 486 km4-6 days

VTXL

comment 114 time Dec 4 compose Joe Cruz  USA

The VTXL is one virtually continuous dirt path through Vermont from the Canada border to the Massachusetts border, linking the state’s northeast and southwest corners and capturing its geography, landscape, and town life. Experience New England charm and the distinctive affection that locals have for place and a slow pace.
57 mi. / 92 km2-3 days

North Routt Ramble

comment 27 time Oct 28 compose Guest Routes  USA

Set almost entirely in the Medicine-Bow Routt National Forests, the North Routt Ramble is an overnighter bikepacking loop that tours the flanks of four prominent peaks in the Elkhead Mountains. Enjoy riding through aspen groves, pine forests, and open parks as you’re treated to sweeping views of the surrounding peaks...
53 mi. / 85 km2 days

Fire & Ice Cave Loop

comment 26 time Oct 7 compose Guest Routes  USA

The Fire & Ice Cave Loop connects two caves in Gifford Pinchot National Forest to make a perfect overnighter surrounded by lava beds formed 20,000 years ago. The route offers varied gravel and dirt roads between open forests, subalpine meadows, and huckleberry fields…
137 mi. / 220 km2-3 days

Roundabout Brattleboro, Vermont

comment 123 time Oct 6 compose Joe Cruz  USA

Roundabout Brattleboro is a 2-3 day loop starting and ending in Brattleboro, Vermont. The route takes in some of VT's finest countryside via a mix of doubletrack, gravel, backroads, and a little bit of singletrack to capture all that Vermont's known for in a compact outing...
90 mi. / 145 km2 days

Delaware Water Gap Loop

comment 77 time Oct 2 compose Guest Routes  USA

The 90-mile Delaware Water Gap Loop is an overnighter bikepacking route designed to take in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Stokes State Forest in the scenic area along the Delaware River and Kittatinny Mountains in New Jersey. The route includes a mix of rail trails, jeep roads, quiet country roads, and some fun singletrack.
56 mi. / 90 km2-3 days

Elks Traverse

comment 3 time Sep 14 compose Neil Beltchenko  USA

The Elks Traverse loop is a short but stout route in the Elk Mountains of Colorado. It's highlighted by high alpine passes and lakes, views of 13 and 14 thousand foot peaks, and extremely rewarding but challenging miles.
91 mi. / 146 km2-3 days

Moody Forest Loop

comment 14 time Sep 9 compose Guest Routes  USA

Towering forests, charming fields, rushing rivers, and scenic mountains all come together in the Moody Forest Loop gravel bikepacking route. With two developed hot springs, amenities, and the general ease of the terrain, this route makes an attractive introduction to a bikepacking overnighter, or a relaxing weekend ride for anyone.
64 mi. / 103 km2-3 days

Gentle Climbs, Big Rewards (Waunita Overnighter)

comment 30 time Aug 28 compose Guest Routes  USA

Gentle Climbs, Big Rewards—or the Waunita Overnighter—takes in some of Colorado’s finest views along a variety of elevation zones: aspen groves, timbered forests, sagebrush, and red rock outcrops. Gentle dirt road climbs are rewarded with spectacular views, wildlife, and historical towns. To top it off, visit Waunita Hot Springs along this scenic Colorado adventure...
120 mi. / 193 km3-4 days

The Anaxshat Passage – Oregon Timber Trail’s Hood Tier Loop

comment 51 time Aug 4 compose Gabriel Amadeus  USA

Pedal your way through massive old growth, past bubbling blue pools, around alpine lakes, and along an indigenous explorer’s route on the Oregon Timber Trail. The Anaxshat Passage embodies the trails and backcountry landscapes of the Hood Tier, all easily accessible over a long weekend from the Portland metro area and geared toward less-experienced mountain bikers.
98 mi. / 158 km3 days

Thunder in Paradise Loop

comment 24 time Jul 31 compose Guest Routes  USA

Thunder in Paradise is a three day bikepacking loop through the beautiful Boise National Forest. The tour takes in Southern Idaho's finest views, lakes, rivers, and hot springs via a network of wooded fire roads and gravel.
39 mi. / 63 km2 days

Looking Glass Loop Overnighter

comment 43 time Apr 9 compose Logan Watts  USA

The Looking Glass Loop Overnighter is designed to be a fairly easy one-night getaway in and out of downtown Brevard, North Carolina. The route quickly disappears into the Pisgah National Forest and weaves together some of region's finest gravel, faint two-track, and flowy singletrack, all the while taking in views of Looking Glass Rock...
75 mi. / 121 km2 days

Ridges, Rivers, and Rails Overnighter

comment 67 time Mar 10 compose Guest Routes  USA

Created by Danielle Blanca, the Ridges, Rivers and Rails Overnighter connects rails-to-rails, an historic military track, and quiet Vermont roads to provide locals and visitors an enjoyable scenic tour showcasing Vermont’s natural and cultural heritage. This route also serves as a great introductory loop for those setting out on their first overnighter, or want a nice introduction to the longer distance bikepacking options that Vermont offers!
66 mi. / 106 km2 days

Maar Volcanoes Overnighter, Texas and New Mexico

comment 7 time Feb 13 compose Cass Gilbert  USA

This overnighter offers an easy escape from El Paso, Texas, keeping almost completely to ditch roads, bike paths, and gravel roads. It heads west from El Paso to Kilbourne Hole, a massive maar volcanic crater, connecting it with its smaller neighbours, Hunts and Phillips, flanking the railway line on its return into town. An ideal route for those new to bikepacking, it offers a true taste of Chihuahuan Desert solitude...

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North Routt Ramble

Fire & Ice Cave Loop

Roundabout Brattleboro, Vermont

Delaware Water Gap Loop

Elks Traverse

Moody Forest Loop

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The Anaxshat Passage – Oregon Timber Trail’s Hood Tier Loop

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The Fool’s Loop, Arizona

Delaware County Catskills Dirt Circuit

Canaan Valley and the Forks of Cheat

Mammoth Gravel Loop

West Fork Overnighter, West Virginia

VTXL

North Routt Ramble

Fire & Ice Cave Loop

Roundabout Brattleboro, Vermont

Delaware Water Gap Loop

Elks Traverse

Moody Forest Loop

Gentle Climbs, Big Rewards (Waunita Overnighter)

The Anaxshat Passage – Oregon Timber Trail’s Hood Tier Loop

Thunder in Paradise Loop

Looking Glass Loop Overnighter

Ridges, Rivers, and Rails Overnighter

Maar Volcanoes Overnighter, Texas and New Mexico

Rad Companies that Support Bikepacking