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Pisgah Paddler

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Region: North Caroina

Season: Fall

Miles: 54  |   Elevation: 3,800’

Days Out: 1-2  |  Tire Size: 2.1″ to 2.4″”

Difficulty: 4/10 Physical   |  3/10 Technical

 

Pisgah Paddler is a beginner-friendly bikerafting loop consisting of a ride through Pisgah National Forest and a float along the French Broad River. Ideal for a 1 or 2 night ride with camping options both off trail and off river. The mostly-gravel route contains steep climbs, winding descents, minor fords, a quick hike-a-bike, singletrack, and a short ride through the town of Etowah. Paddle-in only campsites are available along the French Broad River Paddle Trail, and plenty of dispersed camping can be found throughout Pisgah National Forest. The packrafting section of this route is primarily flat water, perfect for gaining experience.

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Roll Call

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Region: North Carolina

Season: Year Round

Miles: 44  |   Elevation: 4,400’

Days Out: 1-2  |  Tire Size: 40mm-2.4″”

Difficulty: 4/10 Physical   |  3/10 Technical

 

Roll Call is an overnight bikepacking trip starting from The Hub in Brevard, NC. Ridden counter clockwise you will climb up gravel roads and enjoy fast and flowy singletrack descents in the Pisgah National Forest, Ranger District. Camping options are sprinkled throughout the route at campgrounds or primitive riverside tent sites. Great views of Looking Glass Rock and riverside riding make this one of our favorite quick overnights in the area.

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The St. Joe Sampler

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Region: Idaho

Season: Summer and early fall. Must be after snowmelt and before snowfall.

Miles: 138  |   Elevation: 12,200’

Days Out: 2-4  |  Tire Size: ≥ 2.0″”

Difficulty: 6/10 Physical   |  5/10 Technical

 

The St. Joe Sampler is a scenic route connecting rail trails, backcountry roads, and spectacular views. Ride the Montana/Idaho State line high above the canyon before descending down to the Wild and Scenic St. Joe River.

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Land Between the Lakes

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Region: Southwestern Kentucky

Season: Any time

Miles: 63  |   Elevation: 3,700’

Days Out: 1-2  |  Tire Size: 40mm to 2.5″”

Difficulty: 3/10 Physical   |  4/10 Technical

 

Land Between the Lakes (LBL), takes its inspiration from the route for the April Fool’s Gravel Camp, hosted by Gear Up Cycles each spring. Matt Falwell, the event organizer, has come up with a route that Kentucky Cycles dialed up into a great overnight bikepacking route. You’ll enjoy pristine gravel roads, scenic lake-front camping, and abundant wildlife spottings.

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State Park Trio

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Region: Iowa

Season: April to October

Miles: 305  |   Elevation: 9,700’

Days Out: 4-6  |  Tire Size: 1.4”-2.0″”

Difficulty: 4/10 Physical   |  2/10 Technical

 

The State Park Trio route is on lightly trafficked gravel roads with just enough hills to provide beautiful vistas, cemeteries for the history buffs in us all and swimming holes to keep you cool on hot summer days

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Tour de Nicolet

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Region: Wisconsin

Season: April-Mid November

Miles: 365  |   Elevation: 17,000’

Days Out: 5-8  |  Tire Size: ≥ 2.0”+”

Difficulty: 4/10 Physical   |  4/10 Technical

 

The Tour de Nicolet takes riders through the majority of the Nicolet National forest traveling through old logging towns on lesser known roads and paths, following the constant paths of rivers and streams with lakes scattered throughout.

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Green Ridge Gravelcoaster

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Region: Maryland

Season: April to November

Miles: 145  |   Elevation: 14,000’

Days Out: 2-3  |  Tire Size: ≥ 45mm-2.2””

Difficulty: 6/10 Physical   |  4/10 Technical

 

Green Ridge State Forest features countless miles of lightly traveled forest roads punctuated by scenic overlooks and creek crossings; on this in-depth tour of Maryland’s largest tract of public land, you’ll conquer many of the state’s biggest gravel climbs and scream down the corresponding descents.

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Michaux-vernighter

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Region: Pennsylvania

Season: April-November

Miles: 84  |   Elevation: 9,100’

Days Out: 2 (S24O)  |  Tire Size: ≥ 40mm to 2.2″”

Difficulty: 5/10 Physical   |  4/10 Technical

 

Criss-cross the Appalachian Trail on Michaux State Forest’s extensive network of unpaved roads and trails; you’ll enjoy miles of sinuous tree-lined gravel, fast descents, minimal motor vehicle traffic, doubletrack and singletrack segments to spice up the ride, and a refreshing lake near your choice of backcountry, primitive, or developed campsites.

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Bikefishing Desert Creek

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Region: Nevada/California

Season: May to October

Miles: 28  |   Elevation: 2,800’

Days Out: 1-2  |  Tire Size: 2.4”-3.0″”

Difficulty: 6/10 Physical   |  4/10 Technical

 

The Bikefishing Desert Creek route crisscrosses a mountain creek on a pack trail and jeep track in the aspens and pines climbing out of the heat of the high desert.

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TransVirginia Bike Route

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Region: Viriginia

Season: April to October

Miles: 567  |   Elevation: 47,284’

Days Out: 5-9  |  Tire Size: 40mm-2.2””

Difficulty: 6/10 Physical   |  4/10 Technical

 

Ride from DC to Damascus to cross Virginia in 565 miles on mostly unpaved country and forest roads, double track and rail trails. Explore Virginia’s best backcountry riding on this new gravel bikepacking and touring route focused on rideable, non-technical, unpaved terrain intended for multi-day trips carrying overnight gear. The route traverses a variety of challenging climbs in remote areas of VA’s beautiful mountains, national forests and public lands.