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105 mi. / 169 km3 days
Red Meadow Pass Loop, Montana
53 Jul 21 Guest Routes USAA lovely weekend dirt wander that takes in Montana's Whitefish Range, set just west of Glacier's staggering peaks and chock-full of dirt roads, singletrack, and stunning views. Named after a classic point along the GDMBR, the route climbs to the 5600' Red Meadow Pass and continues along a vehicle-free dirt road meandering in the laps of giants in Glacier National Park. -
65 mi. / 105 km2 days
Bull & Jake Bikepacking Trail
40 Jul 19 Colt Fetters USABased upon the Bull and Jake Mountain IMBA EPIC, this loop combines red-clay singletrack, long gravel road climbs, and thrilling descents through the Chattahoochee National Forest of North Georgia. -
550 mi. / 885 km14 days
Highland Trail 550, Scotland
156 Jul 7 Lars Henning EuropeThe Highland Trail explores 550 miles of the most rugged and remote terrain in the Scottish Highlands. The route features world class singletrack and dirt roads with stunning views throughout, but you must put in some serious effort to reap the rewards. The most impressive sections will require some hike-a-bike for even the most proficient mountain bikers. -
52 mi. / 84 km1 days
Slate Springs Overnighter, Harrisonburg, VA
81 Jun 8 Logan Watts USAThe Shenandoah Mountain range just west of Harrisonburg, VA harbors some of the finest dirt roads on the east coast. This bikepacking overnighter route cuts through its heart and can be expanded to a weekend ride or more… -
357 mi. / 575 km7 days
The High Plains Byway: Bikepacking Nebraska’s Pine Ridge & Sandhills
21 Jun 2 Carl Gauger USAThe High Plains Byway is a handpicked guide to some of the most stunning back roads in the state and a survey of two of Nebraska’s most distinct ecoregions: the Pine Ridge and the Nebraska Sandhills. -
75 mi. / 121 km1 days
Two Gorges Gravel (S24O)
98 May 12 Logan Watts USAThis gravel bikepacking loop skirts the rim of Linville Gorge and passes through the Wild and Scenic Wilson Creek Gorge before returning to Morganton, NC via the Catawba River Greenway. Boasting 6,250+ feet of climbing over 74 miles, it's a challenge. But with incredible scenery, plenty of camping opportunities, and a speedy 20 mile descent, it makes a great sub-24 hour escape... -
80 mi. / 129 km2 days
The Alpine Loop: A Ride in The Clouds
60 May 6 Christophe Noel USAWith a high point of 12,800 feet, Colorado’s Alpine Loop is breathtaking—literally. Although the terrain is not technical and the distance nothing too protracted, the Loop’s two main mountain passes are lung searing endeavors but offer vistas worth the effort. -
116 mi. / 187 km2 days
The Croatan Gravel Vanish
109 Apr 27 Logan Watts USANo matter where you are, it’s likely you can locate a nearby gravel road and disappear for a day or two. Sometimes it's as easy is pinpointing a National Forest on a map and drawing some lines. And if you’re lucky, those lines lead to the perfect escape ... -
622 mi. / 1,001 km8 days
The Buckeye Trail Bicycle Route: Cincinnati to Cleveland
40 Apr 21 Sarah Swallow USAIn the 1950’s, a foot-trail was created from the Ohio River to Lake Erie to encourage young people to slow down the pace of day-to-day life, and learn about their native land. An association was formed and the Buckeye Trail was built along the back roads and trails through some of Ohio’s most scenic terrain and historic locations. The Buckeye Trail Bicycle Route follows the paved and dirt roads of the original hiking trail and is 90% marked with blue blazes. -
1312 mi. / 2,111 km40 days
The Trans-Uganda
126 Apr 8 Logan Watts AfricaThe Trans-Uganda is a 1,312-mile bikepacking route purposefully created to take in the incredible parks and landscapes within Uganda. The route promises to deliver an unforgettable experience via a mix of singletrack trails, jeep tracks, and the most rugged dirt roads on the continent... all the while connecting the sights, people, and places that make Uganda "The Pearl of Africa." -
37 mi. / 60 km1 days
Yancey Ridge S24O
41 Apr 1 Logan Watts USAAn overnighter that follows Wilson Creek, climbs through Lost Cove, and traverses the Blue Ridge Parkway up to Beacon Heights... all before dropping in to the epic Yancey Ridge downhill. A quick Pisgah getaway for mountain bikers coming from Charlotte or the Piedmont. -
130 mi. / 209 km3 days
Bikepacking the Westcountry Way: Across the Moors
47 Mar 16 Chris Goodman EuropeThe Westcountry Way traverses the UK’s south-western peninsular, climbing from the English Channel over the harsh, exposed heathland of Dartmoor, and across the wooded, twisting trails of Exmoor. Some 130 miles later, the route culminates with a descent to the Bristol Channel. -
160 mi. / 257 km5 days
The Congo Nile Trail (Bikepacker’s Edition)
66 Mar 10 Logan Watts AfricaPerhaps the best bikepacking route in East Africa, Rwanda's Congo Nile Trail traverses a scenic stitchwork of dirt roads, lakeside singletrack, and a rerouted pass through the forested Nyungwe National Park. This a bucket list ride for any bikepacker, and a great introduction to Africa for those yet to pedal in the motherland. -
61 mi. / 98 km1.5 days
A night on the Caja del Rio, New Mexico
29 Feb 23 Cass Gilbert USASituated 15 miles to the west of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Caja del Rio is a high desert volcanic plateau, ringed by cliffs and escarpments, bordered by the Rio Grande, and flanked by the distant protrusions of the Jemez and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Given that the area is predominantly National Forest and laced with a tangle of dirt roads and cow trails, it makes a compact playground for mini-adventures; one that's just a short ride out of Santa Fe, or a convenient train ride from Albuquerque. -
102 mi. / 164 km2-3 days
Billy the Kid and Smokey Bear, New Mexico
81 Jan 28 Cass Gilbert USANestled in the crook of a deep and chiseled valley, Ruidoso, New Mexico, isn't a place you'd likely find yourself by chance – unless you were seeking out the most southerly ski resort in the US. Set in the mellow yet undeniably beautiful Lincoln National Forest, its Sierra Blanca peak erupts from the brittle plains of the Chihuahua Desert, towering almost 12,000 ft above sea level. -
205 mi. / 330 km5-6 days
The GR247, Spain
90 Jan 18 Logan Watts EuropeThis 200 mile (309 KM) loop through Andalusia’s Sierras De Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park offers a nice mix of fantastically rugged riding, Spanish small town amenities, and rural Andalusian culture… all within what are arguably the most beautiful mountains south of Madrid. -
45 mi. / 72 km2-3 days
Ausangate Traverse, Peru
9 Jan 5 Cass Gilbert Latin AmericaThe Ausangate Traverse can hardly claim to be the longest of bikepacks in Peru. But it is, arguably, the most beautiful. Skirting the mountain's south eastern flank, it offers some of the most dramatic vistas in the Peruvian Andes, and makes for a perfect compliment to explorations around the ancient Incan capital of Cusco, and nearby Machu Picchu. -
267 mi. / 430 km8 days
Basque Bikepacking: Vuelta de Vasco
117 Nov 30 Lars Henning EuropeThis loop in the Basque Country - an autonomous community in Northern Spain - connects three major parks by way of backroads and trails. It takes in coastal views, delicious local cuisine, sections of the Camino Del Norte, and rugged riding in the foothills of the Pyrenees. There is some steep climbing balanced with railroad grade greenways, and gently rolling road sections between the parks.