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830 mi. / 1,336 km 19 days
SAND: Segment 5 – Kaokoveld
For the grand finale of the SAND bikepacking route, the fifth segment ventures into the remote depths of Namibia's extremely wild and rugged north. It's a committing endeavor, taking on challenging terrain and braving profoundly isolated desertscapes. It’s steeped in beauty and offers the unique opportunity to immerse in some of the most pristine wilderness in Africa. -
111 mi. / 179 km 2-3 days
Lost Sierra Loop
The Lost Sierra Loop is a 111-mile route that offers a splendid sampling of Northern California's finest gravel roads and singletrack trails. This 2-3 day route takes riders through the remote and beautiful Plumas National Forest, with stops to resupply in some of the small communities that collectively make up the Lost Sierra. -
465 mi. / 748 km 8 days
Northern Blues and Wallowa Gravel Loop (NBWGL)
The Northern Blues and Wallowa Gravel Loop (NBWGL aka “Nubwiggle”) is an eight-day bikepacking route through some of the best and most remote gravel riding in the Western United States. Expect postcard-worthy scenes of farms, ranches, forests, rivers, and quaint agricultural towns that will burn themselves into your mind forever. Summer riding offers snow-free travel through this rugged landscape, with near-daily resupplies and camping each night on iconic waterways of eastern Washington and Oregon... -
204 mi. / 328 km 6 days
Raki Roads
Raki Roads is a 205-mile bikepacking loop that starts and ends in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Berat, Albania. The route follows a stunning network of rocky dirt roads and offers sweeping views of Vjosa Wild River National Park, Fir of Hotovë-Dangëlli National Park, Osum Canyon National Monument, and Tomorr National Park... -
204 mi. / 328 km 4-5 days
La Condruzienne
La Condruzienne is a four-day bikepacking route in southern Belgium, traversing the area around two significant rivers: La Meuse and La Lesse. Countless dynamic climbs and descents in and out of the valley, long forest tracks, and stunning views of dozens of castles and fortresses throughout the beautiful region make this an unforgettable ride... -
259 mi. / 417 km 5-7 days
Madrean Rugged Ramble
The Madrean Rugged Ramble is a challenging but delightfully scenic week-long bikepacking route in southeastern Arizona. This 260-mile loop showcases some of the best the region has to offer, including Arizona Trail singletrack, historical adobe homesites, iconic gravel roads, towering canyons, and a well-deserved resupply in Patagonia... -
115 mi. / 185 km 4 days
Glenha Bikerafting Loop
The Glenha Bikerafting Loop is an adventurous 115-mile (185-kilometer) route through some of the most remote parts of Scotland. It starts and finishes in Inverness, linking glens by traveling over mixed-surface tracks, lochs, and rivers. Riding and rafting this loop will take you to the heart of Highland landscapes, which you can enjoy from your wheels and the water... -
745 mi. / 1,199 km 15 days
SAND: Segment 4 – Namib
Segment four of the SAND bikepacking route enters its second country, Namibia, and features the oldest desert on earth, the Namib. This segment is a mostly all-gravel affair, with close to 1,200 kilometers of exquisite gravel to enjoy as it traverses the southwestern parts of the Namib Desert from the Orange River to Swakopmund. It features breathtaking vistas, vibrant dune fields, abundant wildlife, and endless solitude... -
61 mi. / 98 km 2-3 days
Land of the Ancients Overnighter
Land of the Ancients is an overnight bikepacking route set in the shadow of White Mountain, California’s third-highest peak and the highest peak in the Great Basin Desert. Route highlights include the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, Wyman Canyon, abandoned mining operations, the ruins of White Mountain City, and the lonesome expanse of Deep Springs Valley... -
42 mi. / 68 km 2 days
Vedauwoo Rendezvous
Nestled in the southeastern corner of Wyoming, Vedauwoo is a geological wonderland of exotic granite rock formations that emerge from the surrounding high plains, pine forests, and aspen groves to create a playground for outdoor enthusiasts. With its unique physiography, diverse flora and fauna, and labyrinth of trails, bikepackers embarking on an overnight or weekend escapade in the region are certain to be served a memorable sampling of the area's rugged beauty... -
159 mi. / 256 km 3-4 days
Of Resilience And Hope
Of Resilience And Hope is the latest route from Montañas Vacías, and it comes in a unique and refreshing new format. Discover the scenic route and its downloadable ebook story that immerses riders in an engaging experience and guides them through a long weekend loop around Spain's majestic Jiloca Valley here... -
273 mi. / 439 km 5 days
MinneIoWisco
MinneIoWisco is a week-long gravel bikepacking loop through the picturesque Driftless Area of Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. The 273-mile route uses a mix of gravel, bike paths, backroads, and a smidge of singletrack to take in the region's many highlights, including the Kickapoo Valley, the Elroy-Sparta State Trail, and countless eclectic breweries and restaurants along the way... -
378 mi. / 608 km 14 days
Oh Boyaca! Colombia
In Colombia’s mountainous Eastern Cordillera, the departments of Boyacá and Santander provide a rewarding rollercoaster of hills, yo-yoing between diverse micro climates and distinctive villages. The Oh Boyaca! route combines picturesque and relatively remote dirt riding with plenty of opportunities to stop and appreciate the region's culture and people... -
290 mi. / 467 km 8 days
Expedition Alay
Set in Kyrgyzstan, the remote Expedition Alay bikepacking route connects the ancient city of Osh with the barely developed Alay Valley at a height of 3,000 meters, traversing two daring passes that are navigable only by foot, bike, or horse and barely see a soul pass through. Factoring in the natural wonders you’ll witness along the way, it's a route you won’t soon forget... -
240 mi. / 386 km 6 days
The Coconino Loop
The Coconino Loop is a challenging route through Coconino County in Northern Arizona that treats you to some of the best trails in the area, including segments of the AZT and a taste of the red rock singletrack and (mystical) world of Sedona... -
230 mi. / 370 km 10 days
Dragon Blood, Socotra (Yemen)
Between the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa, there’s an amazing island adrift in the Indian Ocean. Dragon Blood is a bikepacking route that ventures into the wilderness of Socotra, one of Earth's most isolated and little-known places. It follows rough and dusty roads to experience otherworldly landscapes characterized by surreal endemic flora and fauna, weaving among the island's colossal sand dunes, turquoise lagoons, desolate plateaus, dramatic canyons, and impressive peaks... -
539 mi. / 867 km 18 days
SAND: Segment 3 – Richtersveld
The third segment of the SAND bikepacking route continues the journey through South Africa’s Northern Cape Province, this time going beyond the road less traveled to discover the depths of the Richtersveld and the remote desert tracks that skirt the Orange River. It takes on some seriously burly terrain but rewards with breathtaking scenery and a truly one-of-a-kind desert experience... -
42 mi. / 68 km 2 days
Little Switzerland Loop
The Little Switzerland Loop is an overnight bikepacking route that travels through rural Iowa among rolling hills and flowing rivers, centering around a relaxing primitive camping area. The loop is long enough to feel the relief of everyday stress slip away but short enough to complete when time is short...