Region: NW Arkansas
Season: Any, spring and fall are ideal
Miles: 63 | Elevation: 3,400’
Days Out: 2 | Tire Size: 40mm+
Difficulty: 3.5/10 Physical | 3/10 Technical
The Lake Wedington Loop is an overnighter taking riders from downtown Fayetteville west to Lake Wedington Recreation Area, through a section of the Ozark National Forest, and on beautiful gravel roads in the rolling oak woodlands above the Illinois River.
Region: Central Idaho
Season: July through Early October
Miles: 250 | Elevation: 35,000’
Days Out: 5-7 | Tire Size: 2.3′
Difficulty: 9/10 Physical | 9/10 Technical
A tough, sometimes remote, and scenic tour showcasing Central Idaho’s backcountry riding. Riders can expect stunning terrain, plenty of camping options, challenging single-track, adequate water sources, and little pavement.
Region: NW Arkansas
Season: Any, spring and fall are ideal
Miles: 73 or 83 | Elevation: 4,900’ or 5,700′
Days Out: 2+ | Tire Size: 45mm+
Difficulty: 4/10 or 5/10 Physical | 3/10 Technical
The Devil’s Den State Park Loop climbs into the Boston Mountains to the scenic gem of a park, home to bikepacking campsites, mountain bike and hiking trails, a swimming pond, café, and more – ride this loop as a challenging overnighter or spend an extra day exploring the park.
Region: NW Arkansas
Season: Any, spring and fall are ideal
Miles: 145 | Elevation: 11,600′
Days Out: 3+ | Tire Size: 45mm+
Difficulty: 6/10 Physical | 3/10 Technical
The Boston Mountains Loop is a 145-mile-long gravel tour of the peaks on the skyline south of Fayetteville and takes riders through deep valleys, up long climbs, and along high ridgelines to the scenic summit of White Rock Mountain.
Region: NW Arkansas
Season: Any, spring and fall are ideal
Miles: 187 | Elevation: 16,500′
Days Out: 4+ | Tire Size: 50mm/2″ minimum
Difficulty: 6/10 Physical | 4/10 Technical
This challenging 187-mile gravel route takes riders into the beautiful and rugged terrain of the Buffalo River region, along the country’s first National River, past the tallest peaks in the state, and through charming small towns along the way.
Region: NW Arkansas
Season: Any, spring and fall are ideal
Miles: 190 | Elevation: 15,200′
Days Out: 4-6 | Tire Size: 45mm+
Difficulty: 6/10 Physical | 3.5/10 Technical
The Tour de Ozarks Loop links together sections of several shorter gravel bikepacking routes into a 190-mile route through the high Boston Mountains and the surrounding scenic farm country and woodlands.
