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181 mi. / 291 km4 days
The Cairngorms Loop
80 Sep 29 Guest Routes EuropeThe Cairngorms Loop trail circumnavigates one of the most stunning areas in the Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Dirt roads and singletracks climb valleys and twist their way back down through ancient Caledonian Forest. This route takes riders back to the roots of mountain biking and some sections will challenge even the experienced bikepacker. -
126 mi. / 203 km3 days
The Oglala Loop: Plains, Buttes and Toadstools
52 Sep 26 Carly Gauger USAThe Oglala Loop transverses two of the area’s National Grasslands, surveys the corners of Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota, passes through two groups of badlands, and traverses the Pine Ridge. It offers dispersed, remote camping in open, exposed prairie, and tight ponderosa stands, with some of the darkest skies you can imagine. -
258 mi. / 415 km5 days
Los Tres Volcanes, Ecuador
47 Sep 20 Cass Gilbert'Los Tres Volcanes' is a challenging, high altitude bikepacking route that connects Ecuador's most iconic volcanoes: the perfectly conical Cotopaxi, the impressive crater lake of Quilatoa, and lofty Chimborazo. Terrain covers everything the Ecuadorian highlands have to offer, from dirt roads, singletrack and open páramo, to cobblestones and hike-a-bikes. Throw in regional cuisine and a thriving market scene, and you have all the ingredients for a fabulous ride. -
1673 mi. / 2,692 km42 days
The Baja Divide
262 Sep 16 Nicholas Carman USAThe Baja Divide connects the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez, historic Spanish mission sites rich with shade and water, remote ranchos and fishing villages, bustling highway towns, and every major mountain range in Baja California on miles and miles of beautiful backcountry desert tracks. -
289 mi. / 465 km10 days
The Tasmanian Trail
33 Sep 13 Guest Routes OceaniaThe Tasmanian Trail is a scenic and peaceful — yet sometimes challenging — ride across the island state of Tasmania, accompanied by its unique fauna and flora, amazing food and incredible hospitality of the Tasmanian people. -
357 mi. / 575 km8 days
Oregon’s Big Country
82 Aug 31 Gabriel Amadeus USALinking up the best of Oregon's Big Country with forgotten wagon roads and rugged overland travel. Cross three mountain ranges, a desert playa, visit five hot springs, and enjoy the solitude of vast empty landscapes. -
33 mi. / 53 km3 days
Blue Blazes: North Country Trail, Bike-rafting the Manistee
11 Aug 24 Guest Routes USAThe best of the North Country Trail’s 4600 miles parallels the crystal cool Manistee River, through the Pleasant Peninsula’s most picturesque National Forest. For a perfect weekend loop, ride singletrack draped over dune topography - amongst pine and hardwoods that invite open camping - before indulging in a lazy river return back again. -
79 mi. / 127 km2-3 days
Mount St. Helens Epic (Weekender)
65 Aug 22 Guest Routes USAThe Mount St. Helens Epic Weekender features around 80 miles of diverse and rugged terrain, connecting some of the Pacific Northwest’s most well-known and unique singletrack — including the Ape Canyon Trail, The Abraham Trail (Plains of Abraham), and the Lewis River Trail — and making an excellent weekend escape into the heart of Washington state mountain bike country. -
77 mi. / 124 km2-3 days
Boulder Weekend Loop
73 Aug 17 Guest Routes USALong climbs, fast descents, and cool summer nights characterize this weekend loop that starts and ends in bike-friendly Boulder, Colorado. This logistically simple route removes some of the stress around planning, making this a great first bikepacking trip for anyone with the legs and lungs to make it up into the Front Range mountains. -
154 mi. / 248 km3 days
Cedar Mesa Loop: Ruins and Monuments
51 Aug 10 Guest Routes USAWith its abundance of canyon hikes, Cedar Mesa has long been a popular destination for backpackers. But great bikepacking opportunities abound on the dirt roads atop the mesa and through its washes and canyons. This weekend loop offers the chance to pass through incredible desert landscapes and explore some of the many Ancestral Puebloan ruins in the area. -
66 mi. / 106 km2 days
The Olympic Adventure Route
147 Aug 8 Guest Routes USAThe Olympic Adventure Route offers a great weekend bikepacking getaway on the Olympic Peninsula. The route is mostly singletrack through dense mossy forests with spectacular views of mountains and sea. -
50 mi. / 80 km2 days
Gower Bikepacking Loop
82 Aug 5 Anthony Pease EuropeThe Gower peninsular is well known for its breathtaking coastline, beaches and a burgeoning surfing scene. What many don't know is that it's rich in history and has an amazing network of bridlepaths, minor roads and single tracks. This weekend loop encompasses some of Gower's finest... -
232 mi. / 373 km5-6 days
La Gira de Sur Yungas, Bolivia
53 Aug 3 Cass GilbertComing as a verdant antidote to Bolivia's barren Altiplano, a tour of the South Yungas makes a perfect accompaniment to any Bolivian bikepack. In stark contrast to the country's high elevation plateaux, expect abundant greenery, dust, sweat... and coco leaves. -
75 mi. / 121 km3-4 days
The Capricorn’s Trail, Switzerland
13 Jul 31 Guest Routes EuropeThe area south of Davos, Switzerland has endless bikepacking combinations. Its mountain passes and valleys harbor some of the best singletrack in the world. It requires a slightly different approach to bikepacking, but it offers great riding and spectacular scenery. -
90 mi. / 145 km3 days
Vavanguer: Bikepacking Reunion Island
10 Jul 25 Guest Routes AfricaA route designed to explore the diversity of a tropical island lost in the Indian Ocean. From lush rainforest to scenic mountain meadows, through arid plains and white sand beaches, Vavanguer is an epic journey rewarded by a refreshing dip in a turquoise lagoon and a taste of local Creole cuisine. -
105 mi. / 169 km3 days
Red Meadow Pass Loop, Montana
72 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
42 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
163 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.