USA Archives - BIKEPACKING.com https://bikepacking.com/locations/usa/ Bikepacking Routes, Stories, Gear, and Inspiration Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:49:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 GAWR Segment 5 (Maize) https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s5/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s5/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:14:29 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=242654 GAWR Segment 5 MaizeB/W photos by Cody Johnson; Color photos by Cody Johnson, Dana McKnight, Mike Miller, Luke Kocher, Jen Kelly, Mike Miller, Evan Deutsch, and Evan Finton Segment 5 of the Great […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s5/feed/ 2 GAWR Segment 6 (Steel) https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s6/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s6/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:14:10 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=242660 GAWR Segment 6 SteelB/W photos by Cody Johnson; Color photos by Cody Johnson, Dana McKnight, Mike Miller, Luke Kocher, Jen Kelly, Mike Miller, Evan Deutsch, and Evan Finton The flat part of the […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s6/feed/ 5 GAWR Segment 4 (Plains) https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s4/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s4/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:23:56 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=242412 Great American Wheel RouteB/W photos by Cody Johnson; Color photos by Cody Johnson, Dana McKnight, Mike Miller, Luke Kocher, Jen Kelly, Mike Miller, Evan Deutsch, and Evan Finton In the Midwest, the gravel […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s4/feed/ 7 GAWR Segment 3 (Steppe) https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s3/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s3/#respond Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:23:44 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=242411 Great American Wheel RouteB/W photos by Cody Johnson; Color photos by Cody Johnson, Dana McKnight, Mike Miller, Luke Kocher, Jen Kelly, Mike Miller, Evan Deutsch, and Evan Finton The name of Segment 3 […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s3/feed/ 0 GAWR Segment 2 (Cutthroat) https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s2/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s2/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:37:33 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=242057 Great American Wheel Route Segment 2 CutthroatB/W photos by Cody Johnson; Color photos by Cody Johnson, Dana McKnight, Mike Miller, Luke Kocher, Jen Kelly, Mike Miller, Evan Deutsch, and Evan Finton Segment 2 of the Great […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s2/feed/ 5 GAWR Segment 1 (Columbia) https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s1/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s1/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:37:28 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=242048 Great American Wheel RouteB/W photos by Cody Johnson; Color photos by Cody Johnson, Dana McKnight, Mike Miller, Luke Kocher, Jen Kelly, Mike Miller, Evan Deutsch, and Evan Finton The Columbia segment of the […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s1/feed/ 5 Sattitla Flow https://bikepacking.com/routes/sattitla-flow/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/sattitla-flow/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:24:43 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=241187 Sattitla Flow Bikepacking RoutePhotos by Dallas Mignano Calm and chaos are typically antonyms, and a quick bikepacking trip can highlight their differences. It’s easy to dream of escaping modern development for the slow […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/sattitla-flow/feed/ 5 Salt and Silver Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/salt-and-silver-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/salt-and-silver-overnighter/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:33:57 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=240136 Salt and Silver OvernighterRising from the Bonneville Salt Flats and West Desert (Best Desert), the Silver Island Mountains form a ring of salt-dusted limestone peaks sticking sharply above an ocean of arid white, […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/salt-and-silver-overnighter/feed/ 16 Buena Vista to Salida (Aspen Ridge Overnighter) https://bikepacking.com/routes/aspen-ridge-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/aspen-ridge-overnighter/#comments Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:36:28 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=238224 Aspen Ridge Overnighter Buena Vista to SalidaChaffee County is home to a lot of great riding, from the Colorado Trail to sections of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, and plenty in between. Part of what […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/aspen-ridge-overnighter/feed/ 16 Around Arrowrock https://bikepacking.com/routes/around-arrowrock/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/around-arrowrock/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:28:32 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=237555 Around Arrowrock Loop, Idaho“Their campfires threw red light on the lava cliffs and touched the moving river with the mystery of transitoriness, and framed the triangle of the tent against the dark in […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/around-arrowrock/feed/ 19 Salmon River Solitude https://bikepacking.com/routes/salmon-river-solitude/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/salmon-river-solitude/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:21:07 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=227200 Salmon River Solitude bikepacking routeDeep in central Idaho, the Salmon River Mountain Range offers a rugged and remote playground for bikepackers seeking challenge, escape, and breathtaking scenery. Start from the charming mountain town of […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/salmon-river-solitude/feed/ 34 Amber Waves of Grain https://bikepacking.com/routes/amber-waves-of-grain/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/amber-waves-of-grain/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:12:37 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=227899 Amber Waves of Grain bikepacking routeAmber Waves of Grain invites riders from all over to explore and experience the quiet beauty of the Kansas Plains firsthand. The route starts in Salina, a quaint city with […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/amber-waves-of-grain/feed/ 12 Redwood Backcountry Rambler https://bikepacking.com/routes/redwood-backcountry-rambler/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/redwood-backcountry-rambler/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:32:38 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=223731 Redwoods Backcountry Ramble OvernighterThe Redwood Backcountry Rambler (RBR) may only be 22.5 miles long, but it packs an awe-inspiring punch: towering old-growth redwoods, crystal-clear swimming holes, and a vibrant display of wildflowers and […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/redwood-backcountry-rambler/feed/ 3 Lower Dolores Canyon Scramble https://bikepacking.com/routes/lower-dolores-canyon-scramble/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/lower-dolores-canyon-scramble/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:36:08 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=227822 Lower Dolores Canyon Scramble bikepacking route, Sarah SwallowThe Lower Dolores Canyon Scramble is a rugged and remote loop that circumnavigates one of Colorado’s most spectacular and least-traveled landscapes: the Lower Dolores River Canyon. Starting and ending at […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/lower-dolores-canyon-scramble/feed/ 7 SLoToJa https://bikepacking.com/routes/slotoja/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/slotoja/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:48:58 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=225956 SLoToJaThis route provides a sampling of some of the tastiest dirt exploration of Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. If possible, I’d recommend fueling up with some coffee and pastries at either […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/slotoja/feed/ 19 Norcal Outback https://bikepacking.com/routes/norcal-outback/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/norcal-outback/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:24:21 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=224854 Norcal Outback Bikepacking RouteWhile bikepacking routes in California are surprisingly sparsely documented—save for the most popular and heavily trafficked guides—this isn’t indicative of the potential for exceptional routing, nor of the firsthand experience […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/norcal-outback/feed/ 27 Central Wasatch Traverse https://bikepacking.com/routes/central-wasatch-traverse/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/central-wasatch-traverse/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:24:02 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=223668 Central Wasatch Traverse Bikepacking RouteRising from the valley floor in steep, rugged folds, Utah’s Wasatch Mountains hold a network of historic trails, high alpine ridgelines, and world-class singletrack. The Central Wasatch Traverse stitches them […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/central-wasatch-traverse/feed/ 17 Bear Lake Shakedown https://bikepacking.com/routes/bear-lake-shakedown/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/bear-lake-shakedown/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:32:17 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=218436 Bear Lake Shakedown Bikepacking RoteBear Lake is known for its turquoise blue water, raspberry milkshakes, and amazing scenery of the Bear River range. The route touches lovely corners of both Utah and Idaho and […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/bear-lake-shakedown/feed/ 5 The Montshire Maze https://bikepacking.com/routes/montshire-maze/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/montshire-maze/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:18:51 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=219567 montshire maze bikepacking routePhotos by Alex Belensz, Becca Osborne, Stephanie Hall, and Benjamin Carrier During the formation of the Pangean supercontinent, a volcanic landmass smashed into present-day Vermont, folding up the long ridges […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/montshire-maze/feed/ 27 Old Stone House Loop https://bikepacking.com/routes/old-stone-house-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/old-stone-house-loop/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:18:23 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=217932 Old Stone House Loop Bikepacking RouteWhen bikepacking, a route can settle into a rhythm—one where miles earned are balanced by miles gifted. The earned miles are the tough ones: steep climbs on loose gravel, headwinds […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/old-stone-house-loop/feed/ 14 Burnt Country 350 (BC350) https://bikepacking.com/routes/bc350/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/bc350/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:28:49 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=216260 Burnt Country 350, BC350Camp by water each night in a mix of scenic campgrounds and dispersed sites. Each day features at least one super charming small town for real food, drink, and resupply. […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/bc350/feed/ 30 Oregon Cascades Volcanic Arc (OCVA) https://bikepacking.com/routes/oregon-cascades-volcanic-arc-ocva/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/oregon-cascades-volcanic-arc-ocva/#comments Wed, 28 May 2025 11:10:25 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=210284 Oregon Cascades Volcanic Arc, OCVA Bikepacking RouteAs a route, the OCVA follows the volcanic peaks as signposts, tracing the Oregon Cascades from south to north. Less a dedicated gravel, mountain bike, or conventional bikepacking route and […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/oregon-cascades-volcanic-arc-ocva/feed/ 30 Hidden in Plain Sight https://bikepacking.com/routes/hidden-in-plain-sight/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/hidden-in-plain-sight/#comments Tue, 20 May 2025 11:14:23 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=209394 Hidden in Plain Sight Bikepacking RouteTucked within the mountains that rise just beyond the sprawl of Los Angeles lies a route that defies the expectations of its urban proximity. The Hidden in Plain Sight route […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/hidden-in-plain-sight/feed/ 12 Lower Deschutes Roller Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/lower-deschutes-roller-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/lower-deschutes-roller-overnighter/#comments Mon, 12 May 2025 14:44:06 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=208396 Lower Deschutes Roller OvernighterWhen you hear the term “Pacific Northwest,” you might think of national forests with evergreen trees. However, this area of Oregon—part of Columbia Plateau east of Cascade Mountains and just […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/lower-deschutes-roller-overnighter/feed/ 13 Shasta Siskiyou Loop https://bikepacking.com/routes/shasta-siskiyou-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/shasta-siskiyou-loop/#comments Mon, 12 May 2025 11:32:08 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=208338 Shasta Siskiyou LoopCo-contributed with Dominic Zuckswert; Dominic lives in Redding, California, and was key in helping document and plan this route. He also captured many great photos along the way! May 29th, […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/shasta-siskiyou-loop/feed/ 35 Trans-Wisconsin Bicycle Route https://bikepacking.com/routes/trans-wisconsin-bicycle-route/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/trans-wisconsin-bicycle-route/#comments Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:37:18 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=195491 Trans Wisconsin Bicycle RouteStarting at the “Point of Beginning” on the Wisconsin-Illinois border, just south of Hazel Green, history and adventure converge. Established in 1831 by surveyor Lucius Lyon, this modest marker marks […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/trans-wisconsin-bicycle-route/feed/ 29 Golden Jackrabbit Loop https://bikepacking.com/routes/golden-jackrabbit-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/golden-jackrabbit-loop/#comments Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:40:00 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=195007 Golden Jackrabbit Loop Bikepacking RouteThe Golden Jackrabbit Loop begins at a low-key designated camp spot on BLM public land, adjacent to The Palms restaurant and entertainment venue in Wonder Valley. The ride begins on […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/golden-jackrabbit-loop/feed/ 25 Mojave Solitaire https://bikepacking.com/routes/mojave-solitaire/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/mojave-solitaire/#comments Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:19:42 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=192068 Mojave Solitaire Bikepacking RouteMojave Solitaire is a three-day ride through the rugged backcountry of Mojave National Preserve, a lonesome landscape where the Sonoran, Colorado, and Great Basin Deserts converge. Starting from one of […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/mojave-solitaire/feed/ 34 Heart of the Greens Loop https://bikepacking.com/routes/heart-of-the-greens-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/heart-of-the-greens-loop/#comments Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:54:39 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=189942 Heart of the Greens Loop, Velomont TrailHeart of the Greens traverses public and private lands and relies on us as trail users to ensure long-term access and sustainability. Learn more about our set of shared values […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/heart-of-the-greens-loop/feed/ 21 Southern Blues 600 (SB600) https://bikepacking.com/routes/southern-blues-600/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/southern-blues-600/#comments Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:34:57 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=189630 Southern Blues 600, SB600 Bikepacking RouteThe Southern Blues 600 (SB600) is designed to be a sister route to the Northern Blues & Wallowa Gravel Loop. Expect remote campsites with no cell service, the majority of […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/southern-blues-600/feed/ 39 The Baja Divide https://bikepacking.com/routes/baja-divide/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/baja-divide/#comments Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:30:29 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=24034 Baja Divide, Dan StranahanThe Baja Divide route guide was originally written in 2016 and last updated in October 2024 with insight from Pat Boyle, Evan Christenson, and Logan Watts. Photos by Evan, Logan, […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/baja-divide/feed/ 287 The Wydaho One Hundred https://bikepacking.com/routes/the-wydaho-one-hundred/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/the-wydaho-one-hundred/#comments Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:15:30 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=142618 The Wydaho One Hundred Overnighter Bikepacking RouteThe Wydaho One Hundred circumvents Teton Valley, butting up against the Snake River Range and briefly crossing into the Teton Range and Big Hole Mountains. Known as the “quiet side […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/the-wydaho-one-hundred/feed/ 22 Amherst Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/amherst-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/amherst-overnighter/#comments Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:24:21 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=183409 Amherst Overnighter Bikepacking Route, MaineThe Amherst Bikepacking Overnighter is a 60-mile overnight loop in Maine that focuses on multi-surface bikepacking. The route combines a blend of gravel, doubletrack, singletrack, and low-traffic paved roads to […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/amherst-overnighter/feed/ 3 Mega Mid South https://bikepacking.com/routes/mega-mid-south/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/mega-mid-south/#comments Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:31:56 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=183298 Mega Mid South Bikepacking RouteThe Mega Mid South is a beautiful 300-mile route that comprises the outer perimeter of every Mid South course built over the past 13 years. The loop starts and ends […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/mega-mid-south/feed/ 27 Minnesota River Ramble https://bikepacking.com/routes/minnesota-river-ramble/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/minnesota-river-ramble/#comments Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:30:07 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=182740 Minnesota River Ramble Bikepacking RouteThe Minnesota River Valley is a unique and vital part of Minnesota’s natural and cultural heritage, offering a mix of scenic landscapes, ecological diversity, and historical significance. Riders will explore […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/minnesota-river-ramble/feed/ 39 Death Valley Dustup https://bikepacking.com/routes/death-valley-dustup/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/death-valley-dustup/#comments Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:33:12 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=181813 Death Valley Dustup Bikepacking RouteAdditional photos by Summer Kniveton Death Valley is the largest national park in the contiguous United States, with over 2,000 miles of road, most of which are dirt. The northwest […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/death-valley-dustup/feed/ 45 Basin and Batholith https://bikepacking.com/routes/basin-and-batholith/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/basin-and-batholith/#comments Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:08:05 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=181594 Basin and Batholith OvernighterPhotos by Jake Stern and Colton Johnson The Basin and Batholith is a 90-mile loop that indulges riders in varied non-technical terrain with grand views and geologic wonders. The route […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/basin-and-batholith/feed/ 67 Straddle and Paddle, Minnesota https://bikepacking.com/routes/straddle-and-paddle/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/straddle-and-paddle/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:00:52 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=36403 Straddle and Paddle, Bikepacking MinnesotaOriginally published in September, 2017, Straddle and Paddle just got a major update. The route begins and ends on the scenic Lake Superior shore, and travels the gravel, double-track and […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/straddle-and-paddle/feed/ 93 Ouachita Vistas Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/ouachita-vistas-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/ouachita-vistas-overnighter/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:18:27 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=179135 Ouachita Vistas OvernighterThe Ouachita Vistas Overnighter showcases numerous scenic overlooks over the beautiful and rugged Ouachita Mountains. The route begins and ends at Lake Sylvia State Park, which has a small parking […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/ouachita-vistas-overnighter/feed/ 8 The Real Pisgah https://bikepacking.com/routes/the-real-pisgah/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/the-real-pisgah/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:30:19 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=100137 The Real Pisgah Bikepacking RouteUpdated 2024: The Real Pisgah was originally published in July, 2021, and was updated in 2024 to incorporate the new Searcy Creek and Butter Gap singletrack reroutes. This also enables […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/the-real-pisgah/feed/ 72 Ring Around The Ritas (RATR) https://bikepacking.com/routes/ring-around-the-ritas/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/ring-around-the-ritas/#comments Thu, 30 May 2024 14:15:39 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=122492 Ring Around The Ritas bikepacking route, RATRThe Ring Around The Ritas is a trail-heavy loop around the Santa Rita Mountain sky island that showcases an array of landscapes using a variety of surface types and provides […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/ring-around-the-ritas/feed/ 14 The Rolling Horse https://bikepacking.com/routes/the-rolling-horse/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/the-rolling-horse/#comments Thu, 30 May 2024 11:31:14 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=177261 Rolling Horse Bikepacking RouteThe 464-mile Rolling Horse bikepacking route was designed to highlight the region’s rich natural and human history. Much of it utilizes backcountry roads that approximate the original migratory and trade […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/the-rolling-horse/feed/ 26 Pitkin Passage https://bikepacking.com/routes/pitkin-passage/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/pitkin-passage/#comments Fri, 24 May 2024 13:41:33 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=177109 Pitkin Passage Bikepacking RouteThis 100-percent dirt route follows dirt roads and singletrack trails out of Pitkin, Colorado, a small mountain town at the base of the Sawatch Range, just 30 minutes from the […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/pitkin-passage/feed/ 27 828s and Heartbreak https://bikepacking.com/routes/828s-and-heartbreak/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/828s-and-heartbreak/#comments Thu, 23 May 2024 13:28:55 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=176991 828s and Heartbreak OvernighterUpdate (August 2, 2025): The Pisgah National Forest and western North Carolina were decimated by Hurricane Helene. This route is currently off limits as a result of active Forest Service […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/828s-and-heartbreak/feed/ 8 Ojai Rim Loop https://bikepacking.com/routes/ojai-rim-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/ojai-rim-loop/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2024 12:09:22 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=170988 Ojai Rim OvernighterAdditional insight and photos by Miles Arbour Located just outside the hustle of Los Angeles to the south, Ventura County serves as a quick escape from the city and provides […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/ojai-rim-loop/feed/ 29 Lost Sierra Loop https://bikepacking.com/routes/lost-sierra-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/lost-sierra-loop/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:32:01 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=172073 Lost Sierra Loop Bikepacking RouteUpdated September 2025 Nearly all of the Lost Sierra Loop takes place in Plumas National Forest. It’s in this region where the Sierra Nevada mountains end and Cascade mountains begin. […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/lost-sierra-loop/feed/ 59 Northern Blues and Wallowa Gravel Loop (NBWGL) https://bikepacking.com/routes/nbwgl/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/nbwgl/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:31:57 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=171707 NBWGL Bikepacking RouteThese are the ancestral lands of the Cayuse, Walla Walla, Umatilla, and Nez Perce. Please be respectful of the landscape, including its past, present, and future inhabitants. The Northern Blues […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/madrean-rugged-ramble/feed/ 46 Land of the Ancients Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/land-of-the-ancients-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/land-of-the-ancients-overnighter/#comments Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:58:46 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=168123 Land of the Ancients Overnighter Bikepacking RouteLand of the Ancients is a 60-mile loop that offers riders a taste of Eastern California’s varied geography and quiet sagebrush desert. The route is located in the arid White […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/minneiowisco/feed/ 96 The Coconino Loop https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-coconino-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-coconino-loop/#comments Tue, 26 Dec 2023 14:15:26 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=7130 Bikepacking Route - The Coconino LoopOriginally published in December, 2014, this route guide for the Coconino Loop was updated in December, 2023 with photos and insight by Neil Beltchenko; also find a video from that […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/little-switzerland-loop/feed/ 23 Ironwood Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/ironwood-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/ironwood-overnighter/#comments Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:23:49 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=163938 Ironwood OvernighterIronwood National Monument is known for its largest and richest stand of Ironwood trees. The Ironwood Overnighter highlights the region’s unique biodiversity while connecting two historical sites: the Titan II […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/idaho-panhandle-ramble/feed/ 66 The Drake Passage https://bikepacking.com/routes/drake-passage/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/drake-passage/#comments Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:26:26 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=159670 Drake Passage OvernighterThe Drake Passage is a collection of rail trails, singletrack, power line roads, hiking trails, state forest roads, and some pavement that make up an excellent loop in Western Massachusetts. […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/drake-passage/feed/ 79 Highlands Traverse Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/highlands-traverse-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/highlands-traverse-overnighter/#comments Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:37:45 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=159635 Highlands Traverse OvernighterHighlands Traverse Overnighter captures three distinct riding zones Virginia mountains are known for: riverside greenways, high country balds, and ridge line riding. Starting with a cruise along Laurel Creek, you’ll […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/highlands-traverse-overnighter/feed/ 21 No Business Loop (Cumberland Plateau) https://bikepacking.com/routes/no-business-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/no-business-loop/#comments Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:20:46 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=96268 No Business Loop bikepacking route, Cumberland PlateauPhotos by Joe Cruz, Donalrey Nieva, and Logan Watts; originally published April, 2021 and updated with route additions in September, 2023 with the help of local volunteer Joe Cross Hibernating […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/no-business-loop/feed/ 96 Dollarhide Summit Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/dollarhide-summit-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/dollarhide-summit-overnighter/#comments Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:08:02 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=158167 Dollarhide Summit OvernighterPhotos and additional insight by Miles Arbour Idaho’s Sun Valley/Wood River region is packed full of bikepacking potential. There are endless gravel roads branching away from the valley and cutting […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/lost-canyon-overnighter/feed/ 7 Upper Valley Trail Mix https://bikepacking.com/routes/upper-valley-trail-mix/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/upper-valley-trail-mix/#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:02:29 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=157620 Upper Valley Trail Mix Bikepacking Route, VermontIn Vermont’s Upper Valley region, the foothills of the Green Mountains tumble quietly into the Connecticut River basin. Pedaling the region’s snaking network of trails and gravel roads reveals steep […]

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