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181 mi. / 291 km 4 daysThe Cairngorms Loop
84 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 km 3 daysThe Oglala Loop: Plains, Buttes and Toadstools
54 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 km 5 daysLos 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 km 10 daysThe Tasmanian Trail
43 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 km 8 daysOregon’s Big Country
96 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 km 3 daysBlue 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 km 2-3 daysMount St. Helens Epic (Weekender)
74 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 km 2-3 daysBoulder Weekend Loop
87 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 km 3 daysCedar Mesa Loop: Ruins and Monuments
60 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 km 2 daysThe Olympic Adventure Route
157 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. -
232 mi. / 373 km 5-6 daysLa Gira de Sur Yungas, Bolivia
58 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 km 3-4 daysThe 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 km 3 daysVavanguer: 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 km 3 daysRed Meadow Pass Loop, Montana
83 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 km 2 daysBull & Jake Bikepacking Trail
52 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 km 14 daysHighland Trail 550, Scotland
173 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 km 1 daysSlate Springs Overnighter, Harrisonburg, VA
86 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 km 7 daysThe High Plains Byway: Bikepacking Nebraska’s Pine Ridge & Sandhills
24 Jun 2 Carly 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.























