Region: NW Colorado
Season: Summer to Early Fall
Miles: 460 | Elevation: 60,000′
Days Out: 9-14 | Tire Size: ≥ 2.3″+
Difficulty: 8/10 Physical | 7/10 Technical
The Rolling Horse seeks to reawaken the intimate cultural connections between the many varied landscapes surrounding northwestern Colorado’s Grand Hogback – a 90-mile-long spine of upturned rock marking the violent geologic meeting of the Southern Rockies and the Colorado Plateau.
Region: NE Pennsylvania
Season: April to October
Miles: 430 | Elevation: 41,622′
Days Out: 4-8 | Tire Size: ≥ 38-48mm
Difficulty: 7/10 Physical | 3/10 Technical
Endless rolling gravel roads through northern Pennsylvania’s forests and farmland connecting small towns across the Endless Mountains Heritage Region.
Region: California
Season: Summer to Early Fall
Miles: 250 | Elevation: 25,000′
Days Out: 4-7 | Tire Size: ≥ 45mm/1.8″+
Difficulty: 7/10 Physical | 6/10 Technical
The route is rugged, remote, challenging and awe-inspiring…. but very doable logistically with plenty of camping, resupplies and water along the route.
Region: Southern California
Season: Spring / Fall
Miles: 309 | Elevation: 42,500′
Days Out: 3-7 | Tire Size: ≥ 2.4″+
Difficulty: 8/10 Physical | 8/10 Technical
You’ll experience the best cycling Los Angeles and the surrounding area has to offer, “Escape L.A.” cuts a jagged line through the urban sprawl of Los Angeles, challenging the user to rugged, wild terrain nestled comfortably in the modern world.
Region: Southern California
Season: Fall through Spring
Miles: 57 | Elevation: 5,583′
Days Out: 2 | Tire Size: ≥ 2.35 – 3.00″
Difficulty: 6/10 Physical | 6/10 Technical
The Ranchita Rambler covers the high and low deserts in one go with epic landscapes, the best mom n pop resupply shops you could ask for, and camping in a designated Dark Sky community.
Region: Eastern Arizona
Season: Late May – Early June; September – Early October
Miles: 411 | Elevation: 34,556′
Days Out: 9-12 | Tire Size: ≥ 2.4 – 2.6” (2.2” Minimum)
Difficulty: 6/10 Physical | 5/10 Technical
This bikepacking loop-us (“lupus”) heads through the high elevation heart of the White Mountains, Blue Range, and Mogollon Rim of eastern Arizona where the Mexican Gray Wolf has been reintroduced.
Region: Virginia
Season: April – October
Miles: 143 | Elevation: 14,699’
Days Out: 2-4 | Tire Size: ≥ 38-48mm+
Difficulty: 6/10 Physical | 3/10 Technical
The gravel roads of Grayson County, Virginia are a hidden gem mostly undiscovered by bikepackers, offering challenge and exploration in remote areas connecting high mountain farmland and forests around the state’s highest point, Mt. Rogers.
Region: East Texas
Season: Anytime except summer (primarily from June-August)
Miles: 280 | Elevation: 11,100’
Days Out: 3 | Tire Size: ≥ 38mm
Difficulty: 3/10 Physical | 3/10 Technical
The East Texas Piney Woods is a unique region of Texas that is very sparsely populated with people, but it makes up for that with an abundance of Loblolly Pine Trees. If you want to experience a part of Texas that is unknown to even most locals, this route is for you!
Region: Nevada
Season: May to June, perhaps April depending on snowpack
Miles: 124 | Elevation: 11,100’
Days Out: 2-3 | Tire Size: 2.2″ to Fat Tires
Difficulty: 5/10 Physical | 3/10 Technical
Prepare to have your perception of Nevada forever transformed. Brace yourself for high alpine passes reaching 9,000 feet, vast desert basins, and landscapes reminiscent of the stunning vistas found in Kyrgyzstan. This adventure will redefine how you see the Silver State.
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.
