Region: North of Boston

Season: Any time, ice cream stands are only open Summer months

Miles: 130  |   Elevation: 6,700’

Days Out: 2-3  |  Tire Size: 2″”

Difficulty: 2/10 Physical   |  3/10 Technical

One in a series of Boston area overnighters with an emphasis on accessibility by public transit and ICE CREAM. Mud Pie puts the cherry on top with more off-road riding and more dairy bars. Ride through early U.S. history on the historic ‘battle road,’ and trace the footpaths of Emerson and Thoreau.

Region: North of Boston

Season: Any time, ice cream stands are only open Summer months

Miles: 94  |   Elevation: 4,700’

Days Out: 2  |  Tire Size: 40mm+”

Difficulty: 2/10 Physical   |  3/10 Technical

Easy Access, easy riding, swimming holes, and ice cream bowls! Ice Cream Float is an approachable escape from Boston city living through a mosaic of dense forest pockets, wetlands, and agricultural fields, where riders are tempted by refreshing swimming holes and roadside dairy bars around every turn.

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: Washington

Season: Spring through Fall

Miles: 628  |   Elevation: 36,100’

Days Out: 9-16  |  Tire Size: 2.25″-3″”

Difficulty:5/10 Physical   |  5/10 Technical

Immerse yourself in Eastern Washington by following the Columbia for 620 miles, rambling and camping through pine forests, sagebrush steppe, ancient coulees and wildlife refuges, past dams and towns, along irrigation ditches, farmland and orchards.

Region: Southern New Mexico

Season: October to April

Miles: 365  |   Elevation: 13,459’

Days Out: 6-8  |  Tire Size: 2.2’”

Difficulty: 6/10 Physical   |  7/10 Technical

Monumental Loop version 3.0 includes much of the best riding from Loop 2.0 and adds in four new and distinct mountain ranges, each with its own unique geology, cultural sites, and cycling experience.

Region: SW Montana

Season: Summer and Fall

Miles: 150   |  Elevation: 9,000′

Days Out: 2-4  |  Tire Size: ≥ 1.75-2.5″”

Difficulty: 7/10 Physical   |  4/10 Technical

The Tobacco Root Gravel Loop is a long weekender in southwest Montana with burly climbs and thrilling descents featuring three hot springs, abandoned mines, historic barns, scenic vistas, refreshing rivers, and friendly towns.

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: 300   |  Elevation: 45,000′

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: 412   |  Elevation: 32,360′

Days Out: 6-11  |  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: ≥ 38-48+ mm ”

Difficulty: 6/10 Physical   |  3/10 Technical

The gravel roads of Grayson County, VA 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Region: Kansas and Oklahoma

Season: September to November, March to June

Miles: 475 |  Elevation: 23,500′

Days Out: 5-8  |  Tire Size: 1.75″-3″”

Difficulty: 6/10 Physical   |  5/10 Technical

Scenic, rugged, and beautiful rock, gravel and dirt road bikepacking adventures in Kansas. Your travels will take you along the geological spine of the Flint Hills, a distinct ecoregion with the densest coverage of intact native tallgrass prairie in North America.

Region: Northern Arizona

Season: Late April – Early June; September – October

Miles: 237   |  Elevation: 11,950′

Days Out: 4-6  |  Tire Size: ≥ 2.5 – 2.8” (2.3” Minimum) ”

Difficulty: 4/10 Physical   |  5/10 Technical

The Capes of the Canyon on the South Rim provides a backcountry ride through the southern landscape of Grand Canyon National Park and Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni National Monument. From pinyon-juniper grasslands blanketing the base of Red Butte to towering ponderosa stands along the Coconino Rim that spill to limestone at Canyon edge, this route provides bikepackers an opportunity to see the Grand Canyon region.

Region: Northern Arizona – North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

Season: May 15* – June (see Logistics section); September – Mid-October

Miles: 551  |  Elevation: 40,180′

Days Out: 12-16  |  Tire Size: ≥ 2.3″- 2.6″ (2.3″ Minimum)rdquo;

Difficulty: 7/10 Physical   |  6/10 Technical

The North Rim Capes of the Canyon takes riders from the desert base of Vermilion Cliffs National Monument to the subalpine meadows and sprawling aspen forests of the Kaibab Plateau. In-between, it weaves a circumference dirt tour of North Rim viewpoints along the edge of Grand Canyon National Park.

Region: Southern New Mexico

Season: Late April to September

Miles: 151  |   Elevation: 15,235’

Days Out: 2-4  |  Tire Size: 1.7-2.6””

Difficulty: 7/10 Physical   |  3/10 Technical

Primarily using well maintained gravel, this high altitude route offers respite from the summer heat in the surrounding lowlands. Endless climbs along creeks, through aspen groves, and past elk herds, are only broken up momentarily when passing through tiny mountain villages. Climb, descend, repeat.

Region: Southern New Mexico

Season: October to March

Miles: 250  |   Elevation: 8,850’

Days Out: 4-5  |  Tire Size: 2.2’”

Difficulty: 6/10 Physical   |  7/10 Technical

The Monumental Loop takes in all that Organ Mountain Desert Peaks National Monument has to offer and links it together with dirt roads through the Rio Grande Valley. Small towns full of spicy food break up the solitude of the desert.

Region: Idaho

Season:Late April – Late June and September – October

Miles: 558  |   Elevation: 10,000’

Days Out: 4-6  |  Tire Size: ≥ 2.2″”

Difficulty: 8/10 Physical   |  4/10 Technical

Connecting rugged doubletrack and backcountry roads, The Great Rift Dirt Tour highlights the vast terrain of the Sagebrush Steppe on the Columbia Plateau. Over 283 miles, the route skirts expansive lava flows among nearby mountains and traveling deep into the remote high desert of the Snake River Plain. This Idaho bikepacking route is truly a remote, soul-searching odyssey!

Region: Southern Arizona

Season: October to March

Miles: 138   |  Elevation: 7,984“

Days Out: 2-4  |  Tire Size: ≥ 2.2″”

Difficulty: 6/10 Physical   |  6/10 Technical

A sampler of everything the Tucson area has to offer from our paved bike paths to a very short section of the AZT trail. The ride can be done in 2 to 4 days depending on how hard to want to push and your ability to carry water. The route allows you to pedal from town without needing any vehicle shuttling for those flying in for some great winter weather.

Region: Arizona

Season: Mid-October to Mid-April

Miles: 225  |   Elevation: 17,000’

Days Out: 4-6  |  Tire Size: 2.4-3.0””

Difficulty: 8/10 Physical   |  8/10 Technical

The Queen’s Ransom is a 227-mile bikepacking route around the greater East Valley of metro Phoenix, Arizona. It weaves together many of the area’s popular singletrack trail systems, regional parks, and the Arizona National Scenic Trail amid stunning topography, rolling dirt roads, and challenging terrain….

Region: Utah and Colorado

Season: Late spring to late fall

Miles: 364  |  Elevation: 39,000′

Days Out: 4-6  |  Tire Size: ≥ 2.4″”

Difficulty: 8/10 Physical   |  7/10 Technical

The Grand Loop – one of the oldest bikepacking routes out there and arguably the original bikepacking race route, linking some of the earliest established long-distance mountain bike routes in the country. The Grand Loop is almost entirely dirt, but there’s very little singletrack or gravel along the way.

Region: Nevada

Season: Summer to fall

Miles: 70  |  Elevation: 10,500′

Days Out: 2  |  Tire Size: ≥ 2.3″”

Difficulty: 8/10 Physical   |  7/10 Technical

The northern half of the Toiyabe Crest Trail (TCT) is open to bikes, and it’s a must-ride for anyone who loves remote singletrack traversals along the spine of a towering mountain range. This loop begins with a *steep* 4×4 road climb up Ophir Canyon to reach the TCT, followed by 35 miles of mostly singletrack on the TCT.

Region: New Mexico

Season: Spring to fall

Miles: 285  |  Elevation: 20,000′

Days Out: 4-6  |  Tire Size: ≥ 1.75″”

Difficulty: 5/10 Physical   |  4/10 Technical

The New Mexico’s Western Highlands Loop! This 280-mile-long rough “gravel” bikepacking route meanders through the Black, Mogollon, San Francisco, and Gallo Mountains of western NM and the gorgeous Blue River Canyon in easternmost AZ. The loop takes riders on very, very quiet roads (~80% dirt, 20% paved) through almost entirely public lands, linking small communities, passing widely scattered ranches, and traversing a landscape where wolves still roam. Most of the loop is above 7,000 feet in elevation, making it a cool shoulder season ride or a relatively comfortable summer ride passing through beautiful ponderosa pine forests, high grasslands, and aspen glades.

Region: Arizona

Season: Winter

Miles: 125/190  |  Elevation: 5,000/12,000′

Days Out: 3-5  |  Tire Size: ≥ 2.4″”

Difficulty: 5/10 Physical   |  5/10 Technical

This delightful desert tour is on 100% dirt, 100% public lands, through stunning mountains, and with reliable water sources – it’s a fantastic 3- to 5-day winter bikepacking trip! The long version of the route includes 2-3 opportunities to scramble up desert peaks and hike into deep canyons along the way, and the shorter version bypasses those side adventures.

Region: Utah

Season: Late spring to late fall

Miles: 170  |  Elevation: 13,000′

Days Out: 3-5  |  Tire Size: ≥ 2.4″”

Difficulty: 6/10 Physical   |  5/10 Technical

This 170-mile loop follows the most seldom-traveled and arguably most scenic backcountry roads through Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument through beautiful and remote Colorado Plateau country. Best ridden in late spring or autumn, this loop offers 3+ days of 4×4 riding and solitude.

Region: Montana

Season: Mid-Summer – Early Fall

Miles: 76  |  Elevation: 14,000′

Days Out: 2-3  |  Tire Size: ≥ 2.3″”

Difficulty: 8/10 Physical   |  8/10 Technical

Offering some of the most stunning ridge crest riding in the northern Rockies, the Alpine #7 experience is a particularly rewarding (and technical) one. This trail is most often ridden as a series of day rides, but it can also be enjoyed as a bikepack over a few days, as a longer loop combined with part of the Great Divide MTB Route, or an absolutely massive one-day effort.

Region: Arizona/New Mexico

Season: Fall/Winter/Spring

Miles: 256  |  Elevation: 11,000′

Days Out: 3-5  |  Tire Size: ≥ 1.75″”

Difficulty: 4/10 Physical   |  3/10 Technical

A Chihuahuan Desert bikepacking experience among the Sky Islands, desert grasslands, and diverse valleys of the Arizona/New Mexico borderlands. The route follows gravel roads, quiet pavement, and a few mellow sections of 4×4 tracks. It’s a fast-riding route that can be done on a gravel or mountain bike (just know that Arizona gravel tends to be a bit rougher and bigger than gravel in many other parts of the U.S.).