Bikepacking Routes

The Norcal Outback connects Oregon and Nevada through lesser-known parts of California. Forget Highway 1, Yosemite, and the more trendy cycling destinations. This route offers constant shifts in scenery, from massive volcanic rock-strewn fields to lush mountain valleys, all the while sharing the road with virtually nobody. Check out the caves in Lava Beds, get a beer in one of many small town bars, and go swimming when you need to take a break from riding. This is the distant spiritual cousin of the Oregon Outback, the one that hangs out shirtless all day in the garage blasting Ozzy. It’s a good time.