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107 mi. / 172 km3 days
Tour de Chequamegon, Wisconsin
66 Nov 14 Guest Routes USABoasting over 100 miles of unpaved dirt and gravel, and accessibility for a midwesterner with a family and full time job, this weekend bikepacking route is a great escape that provides easy access to the Chequamegon-Nicolet wilderness… -
493 mi. / 793 km16 days
Ruta de Las Tres Cordilleras, Bolivia and Peru
83 Oct 30 Cass Gilbert Latin AmericaAs the name suggests, the Ruta de las Tres Cordilleras is a ride that revolves around three mountain ranges - the Cordillera Real, the Cordillera Apolobamba and the Cordillera Vilcanota. It connects the mountain settlements of Sorata in Bolivia to Pitumarca in Peru, providing a beautiful and incredibly remote, high elevation traverse between the two countries, as well as an assortment of Andean passes, backcountry singletrack, and a few committing hike-a-bikes. -
240 mi. / 386 km5 days
Swamp Thing Trail: Exploring The Estonian Taiga
36 Oct 25 Montanus EuropeThere is a trail in the northeast of the old continent that crosses a medley of floodplain taiga, quicksand, swamp, meadows, bogs, and intercepts the East-Atlantic migratory path of Arctic waterfowl. This place holds a multitude of rivers and lakes that lead to the extraordinary and isolated coasts of the Baltic Sea. Welcome to the wild heart of Estonia. -
123 mi. / 198 km2-3 days
Alabama Skyway
55 Oct 10 Colt Fetters USAFormerly known as the Talladega Traverse, the Alabama Skyway connects the TNGA to Flagg Mountain, the southern terminus of the Pinhoti Trail and the last stage of the Southern Highlands Traverse. The Skyway is a southern red dirt road bikepacking route crossing the Talladega National Forest and winding through rugged pine forests, shady gaps, and along ridge tops that offer panoramic views of the Alabama countryside. -
284 mi. / 457 km5 days
Central Ontario Loop Trail (COLT)
129 Oct 2 Miles Arbour CanadaThe COLT takes riders through 450km of Ontario’s most scenic areas, riddled with proof of a once booming industrial past. Explore a vast abandoned rail trail network, linked together by scenic secondary side roads, quaint villages, and a labyrinth of snowmobile and ATV trails. It’s a fantastic multi-day bikepacking opportunity with minimal risk but brags substantial rewards for those wanting to see what Ontario has to offer. -
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
48 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. -
289 mi. / 465 km10 days
The Tasmanian Trail
38 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
88 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
75 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
55 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
151 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
83 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
55 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.