Singletrack/MTB Archives - BIKEPACKING.com https://bikepacking.com/type/singletrack/ Bikepacking Routes, Stories, Gear, and Inspiration Sun, 24 Nov 2024 17:59:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 St. Bathans Traverse https://bikepacking.com/routes/st-bathans-traverse/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/st-bathans-traverse/#comments Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:29:24 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=191352 St Bathans Traverse Overnighter, New ZealandThe St. Bathans Traverse begins and ends at the Homestead Campsite, a historic farming settlement in the valley floor of the Oteake Conservation Area. This entirely off-road route explores a […]

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Llwybr Ucheldir Eryri (Snowdonia Highland Trail) https://bikepacking.com/routes/snowdonia-highland-trail/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/snowdonia-highland-trail/#comments Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:46:35 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=190522 Snowdonia Highland Trail, Llwybr Ucheldir EryriThe Llwybr Ucheldir Eryri, Welsh for Snowdonia Highland Trail, takes you on a tour through some of North Snowdonia’s wildest, most beautiful, and interesting landscapes. There are passes, peaks, and […]

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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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Santa Rosa Valleys and Vistas https://bikepacking.com/routes/santa-rosa-valleys-and-vistas/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/santa-rosa-valleys-and-vistas/#comments Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:14:10 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=188634 Santa Rosa Valleys and VistasPhotos by Dustin Lalik In 2021, Harry and I set out to explore our own backyard, scouting a loop from our front door that we could never have anticipated would […]

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Bonnington Scrambler https://bikepacking.com/routes/bonnington-scrambler/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/bonnington-scrambler/#comments Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:21:50 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=186047 Bonnington scrambler bikepacking nelsonPhotos and additional insight by Miles Arbour The Bonnington Scrambler offers an incredible bikepacking experience through one of British Columbia’s lesser-known mountain ranges. With its challenging terrain, rich history, and […]

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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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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 RouteUpdate (October 1, 2024): 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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Cappadocia Delight https://bikepacking.com/routes/cappadocia-delight/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/cappadocia-delight/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:34:46 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=177992 Bikepacking Cappadocia DelightTürkiye, as it’s officially known today, is renowned as one of the best bikepacking countries in the world. With jaw-dropping scenery, ancient history, and some of the friendliest locals you’ll […]

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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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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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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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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 (October 1, 2024): 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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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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Madrean Rugged Ramble https://bikepacking.com/routes/madrean-rugged-ramble/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/madrean-rugged-ramble/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:13:13 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=170083 Madrean Rugged Ramble, ArizonaAdditional photos by Neil Beltchenko and Miles Arbour The terrain of far southeastern Arizona—an ecoregion known as the Madrean Archipelago—is a rough and rugged sort of poetry. Its crumbled peaks, […]

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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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Vedauwoo Rendezvous https://bikepacking.com/routes/vedauwoo-rendezvous/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/vedauwoo-rendezvous/#comments Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:30:18 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=168142 Vedauwoo Rendezvous Bikepacking RouteVedauwoo (pronounced “vee-dah-voo”) is a unique geological area located in southeastern Wyoming. Part of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Vedauwoo is the local shorthand name for a much larger region […]

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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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The Zillertal Trail https://bikepacking.com/routes/zillertal-trail/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/zillertal-trail/#comments Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:12:45 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=163284 Zillertal Trail Bikepacking RouteThe Zillertal Trail is a 177-kilometer bikepacking loop through the Italian and Austrian Alps. This route guides those brave enough to ride over three spectacular passes in the Central Eastern […]

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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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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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Lost Canyon Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/lost-canyon-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/lost-canyon-overnighter/#comments Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:08:31 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=157915 Lost Canyon Overnighter, GunnisonThe 30-mile Lost Canyon Overnighter route starts and ends at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado. It encompasses country roads, BLM land, and national forests, showcasing the region’s diverse public […]

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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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The Woods Rat Run https://bikepacking.com/routes/woods-rat-run/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/woods-rat-run/#comments Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:22:09 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=153878 Woods Rat RunWords and Photos by Tom Farrell and Cass Gilbert The Woods Rat Run is a route that connects the New Forest to the Isle of Purbeck and Cranbourne Chase, set […]

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The Great San Diego Triathlon https://bikepacking.com/routes/great-san-diego-triathlon/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/great-san-diego-triathlon/#comments Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:22:16 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=155298 Great San Diego TriathlonNOTE (August 21, 2023): parts of the area that this route passes through were just hit by a tropical storm; we expect that folks won’t be riding this in the […]

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Sun Valley High Country Loop https://bikepacking.com/routes/sun-valley-high-country-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/sun-valley-high-country-loop/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:12:58 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=154141 sun valley high country loopPhotos and additional insight by Miles Arbour The Wood River Valley, commonly referred to as Sun Valley to those visiting, is a region in south-central Idaho known for its outdoor […]

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Ten Peaks Trail https://bikepacking.com/routes/ten-peaks-trail/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/ten-peaks-trail/#comments Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:05:20 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=153553 Ten Peaks Trail bikepacking route, ScotlandThe hills, mountains, and glens of Scotland offer some of the world’s most excellent bikepacking locations. The Highlands of Scotland, with thousands of kilometres of gravel roads and singletrack trails […]

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Hartman Rocks Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/hartman-rocks-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/hartman-rocks-overnighter/#comments Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:03:53 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=151885 Hartman Rocks Overnighter, Gunnison, ColoradoJust a stone’s throw south of Gunnison lies Hartman Rocks, a cycling destination that offers an excellent high desert atmosphere for a night beneath the stars. This particular loop is […]

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Fin del Mundo Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/fin-del-mundo-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/fin-del-mundo-overnighter/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:59:08 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=143233 FIn del Mundo OvernighterTierra del Fuego is located at the far end of South America, and Ushuaia is usually the finishing point for those riding along the Pan-American Highway (or the beginning for […]

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Wayne Forest Trail Tour https://bikepacking.com/routes/wayne-forest-trail-tour/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/wayne-forest-trail-tour/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:47:51 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=141674 Wayne Forest Trail Tour Overnighter, OhioThe Wayne National Forest is located on the edges of the Allegheny Plateau, one of the most ancient mountain ranges in the world. This means the topography is far from […]

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Bikepacking Trans Germany https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-trans-germany/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-trans-germany/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:20:10 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=27490 Trans Germany Bikepacking RouteUPDATE: Bikepacking Trans Germany was updated for the 2023 season removing several critical passages that posed an issue regarding legality. It is now fully rideable. Note that the BTG was […]

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The Hunebedden Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/hunebedden-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/hunebedden-overnighter/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2022 12:54:21 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=138813 Hunebedden Overnighter, the Netherlands BikepackingMountain biking in perhaps the flattest country in the world might leave a lot to the imagination. Nevertheless, the Netherlands offers many great mountain bike routes. Just don’t take the […]

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Ephraim’s Grave Scenic Route https://bikepacking.com/routes/ephraims-grave-scenic-route/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/ephraims-grave-scenic-route/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:47:03 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=138301 Ephraim's Grave Scenic Route, bikepackingEphraim’s Grave Scenic Route dives into locally roasted coffee, snacks, and Logan’s first and only brewery. Riders quickly escape the city and enter Cache Valley’s expansive backcountry, mostly on dirt […]

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Reichraming Ramble https://bikepacking.com/routes/reichraming-ramble/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/reichraming-ramble/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:16:23 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=136413 Reichraming Ramble, Kalkalpen National Park, AustriaKalkalpen National Park protects the largest forest wilderness in the Austrian Alps and is home to one of the longest intact stream systems of the Eastern Alps. Its vast beech […]

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Caldera 500 https://bikepacking.com/routes/caldera-500/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/caldera-500/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:28:18 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=135924 Caldera 500 bikepacking routeThe Eastern Sierra is a truly special region. It’s volcanic, alpine, arid, and lush all at the same time. These iconic mountains serve as a gateway to the Great Basin, […]

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The Sea to Sky Trail, British Columbia https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-sea-to-sky-trail/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-sea-to-sky-trail/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2022 13:54:20 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=132329 Sea to Sky Trail, BikepackingAdditional photos by Nathan Reimer The Sea to Sky Trail has an interesting history that existed long before mountain bikes and hiking boots. It was originally used as a travel […]

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Sheltowee Bikepacking Route https://bikepacking.com/routes/sheltowee-bikepacking-route/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/sheltowee-bikepacking-route/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:52:14 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=130749 Sheltowee Trace Bikepacking RoutePhotos by Neil Beltchenko In the heart of Appalachia – spanning from the northern boundary of the Daniel Boone National Forest to the Big South Fork NRRA in the south […]

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Dalarna Ramble Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/dalarna-ramble-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/dalarna-ramble-overnighter/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:43:27 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=130348 Dalarna Ramble Bikepacking OvernighterExcept for the mountains along the border with Norway, Sweden is a relatively flat country. So, with the towering 500-metre mountains in south Dalarna being only two and a half […]

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The Lunigiana Trail https://bikepacking.com/routes/lunigiana-trail/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/lunigiana-trail/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:51:41 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=127263 Lunigiana Trail bikepacking route, TuscanyLunigiana is an historical Italian region located in the northernmost part of the Apennines, established by the Roman Empire with the foundation of the city of Luna in 177 A.C. […]

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GranGarda https://bikepacking.com/routes/grangarda/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/grangarda/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2022 11:25:00 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=125109 GranGarda Gravel Bikepacking RouteGarda is a glacially formed lake that extends north to south from the Alps to the Po Plain. The north is a mountainous area made of rugged peaks, pine forests, […]

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The Wilson’s Ramble https://bikepacking.com/routes/wilsons-ramble/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/wilsons-ramble/#comments Wed, 25 May 2022 13:00:08 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=96981 Wilson's Ramble Bikepacking RouteWith additional photos by TJ Kearns Update (October 1, 2024): The Pisgah National Forest and western North Carolina were decimated by Hurricane Helene. This route is currently off limits as […]

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San Juan Space Jam, New Mexico https://bikepacking.com/routes/san-juan-space-jam-new-mexico/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/san-juan-space-jam-new-mexico/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:10:19 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=120763 San Juan Space Jam, New MexicoSan Juan County is the northwesternmost county in the state of New Mexico, situated on the Colorado Plateau and part of the Four Corners region. The area is characterized by […]

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North Yorkshire Moors Ramble https://bikepacking.com/routes/north-yorkshire-moors-ramble/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/north-yorkshire-moors-ramble/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:12:17 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=117196 North Yorkshire Moors Ramble bikepacking routeThe North Yorkshire Moors Ramble starts and finishes in the picturesque fishing port of Whitby, famous for its jet jewelry and ruined abbey, the inspiration and setting for Dracula’s landfall […]

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The Salt and Wine Road https://bikepacking.com/routes/salt-and-wine-road/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/salt-and-wine-road/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:24:38 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=116553 Salt and Wine Road Bikepacking Route, ItalyThe Salt and Wine road was created to combine several mountain bike routes into a great two-day bikepacking loop. It packs a lot into a short distance: wide valleys, big […]

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Excursiones en Etla, Mexico https://bikepacking.com/routes/excursiones-en-etla/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/excursiones-en-etla/#comments Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:46:52 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=115897 Excursiones en Etla bikepacking route, OaxacaSecurity update: Unfortunately, crime seems to be on the increase in Oaxaca, both in the city centre at night, and on some of the local trails that are popular with […]

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The Queen’s Ransom https://bikepacking.com/routes/queens-ransom/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/queens-ransom/#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:30:49 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=114023 Queens Ransom RouteUpdated December 2022 The Valley of the Sun lives up to its reputation with around 300 sunny days per year. It also boasts a variety of trail systems circling the […]

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Cima d’Asta Loop https://bikepacking.com/routes/cima-dasta-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/cima-dasta-loop/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:29:18 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=112511 Cima d’Asta Loop bikepacking overnighterThe Cima d’Asta Loop is the most logical overnighter loop in the magnificent Lagorai mountain range. The route is mainly on secondary and unpaved roads, with the highpoint at 5 […]

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Rennsteig Express https://bikepacking.com/routes/rennsteig-express/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/rennsteig-express/#comments Sat, 06 Nov 2021 12:25:26 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=110672 Rennsteig Express bikepacking routeThe Rennsteig is an historic hiking trail following the ridgeline of the Thüringer Forest, which makes it an ideal bikepacking adventure. Starting at the shores of the Werra river at […]

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Trans Karavanks, Slovenia https://bikepacking.com/routes/trans-karavanks-slovenia/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/trans-karavanks-slovenia/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:16:05 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=102885 Trans Karavanks Bikepacking Route, SloveniaThere are three mountain ranges in Slovenia: the Julian Alps, known for their striking rocky peaks; the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, which paint the famous background of Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana; and the […]

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The Lower Sunshine Coast Bikepacking Route https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-lower-sunshine-coast/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-lower-sunshine-coast/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:30:05 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=9073 lower Sunshine Coast bikepacking routeUpdated August 2021 (originally published July 2015) May 25th, 2022: Active logging from mile 21-22, access prohibited. Suggested detour is to cut under power lines between mile 18.4-22. This route […]

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Katahdin 360 https://bikepacking.com/routes/katahdin-360/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/katahdin-360/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:46:54 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=102273 Katahdin 360 Bikepacking RouteThe Katahdin 360 bikepacking route was designed to circumnavigate the crown jewel of Maine, Mount Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak and the terminus of the Appalachian Trail. The area is steeped […]

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Altravesur: Southern Spain Traverse https://bikepacking.com/routes/altravesur-bikepacking-route/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/altravesur-bikepacking-route/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:10:36 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=17066 Altravesur Bikepacking Route, Southern SpainOriginally published in 2016, the Altravesur had a major update in July, 2021: Many thanks to Matteo Minelli (@GranGuanche.route) for providing several detailed workarounds for new private land issues, landslides, […]

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Snowden or Dust, Vancouver Island https://bikepacking.com/routes/snowden-or-dust-route/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/snowden-or-dust-route/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:40:16 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=100141 Snowden or Dust, Vancouver IslandCampbell River is quickly becoming a top destination for mountain bikers looking to escape the crowds on Vancouver Island. And the region also has all the fixings for some of […]

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Huddingeleden (Sweden) https://bikepacking.com/routes/huddingeleden/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/huddingeleden/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:36:45 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=99772 Huddingeleden, SwedenI don’t remember how I first came across this route, but it was most likely when I was out on a day ride and saw one of its orange trail […]

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Marmot’s Land https://bikepacking.com/routes/marmots-land/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/marmots-land/#comments Wed, 12 May 2021 12:14:43 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=97803 Marmots Land Bikepacking Route, SwitzerlandThis route runs through the southeast of the Swiss canton of Graubünden, which is famous for its mountains. It is also the most sparsely populated canton and home to the […]

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Travesia Por Atitlan, Guatemala https://bikepacking.com/routes/travesia-por-atitlan-guatemala/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/travesia-por-atitlan-guatemala/#comments Thu, 06 May 2021 12:46:27 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=97489 Travesia Por Atitlan, Guatemala BikepackingAt the time of writing, Guatemala is open to those who have a negative COVID-19 antigen or PCR test, within 72 hours of arrival – bar visitors from a few […]

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Scout Mountain Route https://bikepacking.com/routes/scout-mountain-route/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/scout-mountain-route/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:10:34 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=87320 Scout Mountain Route, IdahoThe trails outside of Pocatello, Idaho, are often overlooked in favor of nearby places like the Teton Valley and Wasatch. However, this range holds some equally inviting terrain. Scout Mountain […]

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Henry Coe (Trial by Fire) Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/henry-coe-trial-fire-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/henry-coe-trial-fire-overnighter/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:43:10 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=96907 Henry Coe Bikepacking OvernighterHenry Coe State Park is less than an hour away from San Jose and Silicon Valley but feels a thousand miles and years removed. With 88,000 acres of largely undeveloped […]

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The Wardsboro Loop Overnighter, New York https://bikepacking.com/routes/wardsboro-loop-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/wardsboro-loop-overnighter/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:00:28 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=90112 wardsboro loop bikepacking routeSpring in the Adirondacks awakens with a subtle beauty. Trilliums, fiddleheads, trout lilies—all the new life emerging after a cold winter fills every scene with a vibrant baby green. However, […]

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Monumental Loop, Southern New Mexico https://bikepacking.com/routes/monumental-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/monumental-loop/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:40:35 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=27072 Monumental Loop Bikepacking Route, New MexicoAside from in its sheer size – a whole 500,000 acres in area – the Organ National Parks and Desert Peaks National Monuments is unusual in its format. Unlike other […]

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Hebras de Ixtepeji, Oaxaca https://bikepacking.com/routes/oaxaca-ixtepeji/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/oaxaca-ixtepeji/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:58:55 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=93521 Update Nov 2024: The zone above the Reserva Ecológica La Mesita, owned and run by the San Pablo community, remains closed to cyclists, as do the surrounding trails. As this […]

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The Fool’s Loop, Arizona https://bikepacking.com/routes/fools-loop-arizona/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/fools-loop-arizona/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:10:29 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=38872 The Fool's Loop, Gravel Bikepacking Route, ArizonaThe Black Canyon Trail has long been a must-ride route for bikepackers on the hunt for uninterrupted singletrack. Logistically speaking, the BCT is typically done via shuttle; and shuttling is […]

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