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357 mi. / 575 km 7 days
The High Plains Byway: Bikepacking Nebraska’s Pine Ridge & Sandhills
The 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 km 1 days
Two Gorges Gravel (S24O)
This 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 km 2 days
The Alpine Loop: A Ride in The Clouds
With 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 km 2 days
The Croatan Gravel Vanish
No 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 km 8 days
The Buckeye Trail Bicycle Route: Cincinnati to Cleveland
In 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 km 40 days
The Trans-Uganda
The 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." -
44 mi. / 71 km 1 days
Yancey Ridge S24O
An 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 km 3 days
Bikepacking the Westcountry Way: Across the Moors
The 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 km 5 days
The Congo Nile Trail (Bikepacker’s Edition)
Perhaps 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 km 1.5 days
A night on the Caja del Rio, New Mexico
Situated 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 km 2-3 days
Billy the Kid and Smokey Bear, New Mexico
Nestled 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 km 5-6 days
The GR247, Spain
This 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 km 2-3 days
Ausangate Traverse, Peru
The 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 km 8 days
Basque Bikepacking: Vuelta de Vasco
This 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. -
319 mi. / 513 km 4-5 days
Apaches, conquistadores, and a bomb: a historical bikepack in New Mexico.
Is it that time of the year when the weather takes a turn for the worse? When the endless dirt roads, winter sun and big blue skies of the South West make an enticing escape from the snowbound north? If so, this dirt, gravel and paved road bikepacking trip in New Mexico could be for you. A four-day ride, it offers a fascinating historical tour of Central New Mexico, using public transport from Albuquerque to propel you into the heart of the desert action. -
52 mi. / 84 km 2-3 days
Family Bikepacking on Aspen Ridge, Salida, Colorado.
The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route is, without doubt, an epic ride. But cut it down into bite size portions, and it has all the ingredients for a series of wonderful family bikepacking adventures. Which is where the inspiration for this ride comes from. As family bikepacking goes, it doesn’t get much better than the high grasslands and aspen groves above Salida, Colorado... especially during the technicolored splendour of fall. -
325 mi. / 523 km 9 days
Three Sisters Three Rivers
The Three Sisters Three Rivers route criss-crosses Oregon's Cascade Range from the dry desert forest trails of Bend and Sisters to the hot springs and alpine ridges of the Upper Willamette to the lush, western flanks of the Calapooya Range, blue pools, and hot springs of the North Umpqua Trail. -
76 mi. / 122 km 3 days
Black Canyon Trail (BCT)
The Black Canyon Trail is an IMBA Epic ride in Central Arizona. This 76 mile, uninterrupted single track trail is a winter time must do for any bikepacking enthusiast.