Weekender Archives - BIKEPACKING.com https://bikepacking.com/type/weekender/ Bikepacking Routes, Stories, Gear, and Inspiration Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:39:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 Mojave Solitaire https://bikepacking.com/routes/mojave-solitaire/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/mojave-solitaire/#comments Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:19:42 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=192068 Mojave Solitaire Bikepacking RouteMojave Solitaire is a three-day ride through the rugged backcountry of Mojave National Preserve, a lonesome landscape where the Sonoran, Colorado, and Great Basin Deserts converge. Starting from one of […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/mojave-solitaire/feed/ 10 La Huella del Oso https://bikepacking.com/routes/la-huella-del-oso/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/la-huella-del-oso/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:33:12 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=191693 La Huella del Oso Bikepacking Route, SpainBelén and I first cycled the province of Asturias in the summer of 2020. We learned the story of its Cantabrian brown bears and were fascinated by the region’s natural […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/la-huella-del-oso/feed/ 16 Tiger Head Mountain Loop https://bikepacking.com/routes/tiger-head-mountain-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/tiger-head-mountain-loop/#comments Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:30:12 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=190458 Tiger Head Mountain Loop, ThailandHome to 100 of the world’s highest peaks, the Himalayan mountain belt stretches like a backbone across Asia. Its icy pyramidal peaks are the source of some of the continent’s […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/tiger-head-mountain-loop/feed/ 22 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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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/snowdonia-highland-trail/feed/ 15 Wolf Way https://bikepacking.com/routes/wolf-way/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/wolf-way/#comments Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:52:37 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=189875 Wolf Way Bikepacking RouteThe Wolf Way is a 250-mile (400-kilometer) cycling adventure around Suffolk. Winding its way around many of the best bridleways, byways, gravel tracks, cycle paths, quiet lanes, and ferries, it […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/wolf-way/feed/ 7 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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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/santa-rosa-valleys-and-vistas/feed/ 12 The South Island Sundowner https://bikepacking.com/routes/south-island-sundowner/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/south-island-sundowner/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:31:26 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=188093 South island SundownerA curated combination of neighborhood connector trails, historic rail trail, old logging roads, and rad singletrack leads you from the urban fringe of Victoria through to more rural reaches of […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/south-island-sundowner/feed/ 3 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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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/bonnington-scrambler/feed/ 8 Forest Depths and Hidden Lakes https://bikepacking.com/routes/forest-depths-and-hidden-lakes/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/forest-depths-and-hidden-lakes/#comments Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:33:32 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=184111 Forest Depths and Hidden Lakes Bikepacking Route, QuebecTraversing the ZECs (Zones d’Exploitation Contrôlée) in Quebec offers a unique opportunity to explore some of the province’s most pristine natural environments. Established in the 1970s, ZECs are managed by […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/mega-mid-south/feed/ 20 Minnesota River Ramble https://bikepacking.com/routes/minnesota-river-ramble/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/minnesota-river-ramble/#comments Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:30:07 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=182740 Minnesota River Ramble Bikepacking RouteThe Minnesota River Valley is a unique and vital part of Minnesota’s natural and cultural heritage, offering a mix of scenic landscapes, ecological diversity, and historical significance. Riders will explore […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/minnesota-river-ramble/feed/ 37 Straddle and Paddle, Minnesota https://bikepacking.com/routes/straddle-and-paddle/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/straddle-and-paddle/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:00:52 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=36403 Straddle and Paddle, Bikepacking MinnesotaIMPORTANT (September 2024): There are at least two major issues affecting the route at this time. One, the Cascade River bridge is out for repairs through October (Mile 98.5); the […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/straddle-and-paddle/feed/ 80 The Kyrenia Traverse https://bikepacking.com/routes/kyrenia-traverse/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/kyrenia-traverse/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:57:06 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=179692 Kyrenia Traverse Bikepacking RouteThe island of Cyprus is divided into two parts: the Republic of Cyprus, the larger part of the island that has been independent since 1960, and the smaller de facto […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/kyrenia-traverse/feed/ 11 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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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/the-real-pisgah/feed/ 68 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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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/ring-around-the-ritas/feed/ 13 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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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/pitkin-passage/feed/ 25 Korkyra Groves https://bikepacking.com/routes/korkyra-groves/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/korkyra-groves/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:44:24 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=173736 Korkyra Groves Bikepacking Corfu GreeceThe island of Corfu, or Kerkyra, as it’s more aptly called in Greek, acquired its name from the enchanting nymph Korkyra, who discovered love with the sea god Poseidon. Under […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/korkyra-groves/feed/ 25 Lost Sierra Loop https://bikepacking.com/routes/lost-sierra-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/lost-sierra-loop/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:32:01 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=172073 Lost Sierra Loop Bikepacking RouteNearly all of the Lost Sierra Loop is set in Plumas National Forest. It’s in this region where the Sierra Nevada mountains end and the Cascades begin. You’re as likely […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/lost-sierra-loop/feed/ 35 Glenha Bikerafting Loop https://bikepacking.com/routes/glenha-bikerafting-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/glenha-bikerafting-loop/#comments Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:44:16 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=169504 Glenha Bikerafting LoopWith more than 20,000 freshwater lochs and numerous sea lochs, Scotland is a perfect country for rafting. And with hundreds of miles of gravel roads and singletracks linking these lochs, […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/glenha-bikerafting-loop/feed/ 18 Of Resilience And Hope https://bikepacking.com/routes/of-resilience-and-hope/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/of-resilience-and-hope/#comments Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:27:21 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=167584 Of Resilience and Hope Bikepacking Route, Montanas VaciasOf Resilience And Hope pays tribute to the toughness and resilience of a land that refuses to lose its identity. Now, more than ever, these villages need all of us, […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/of-resilience-and-hope/feed/ 29 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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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/zillertal-trail/feed/ 35 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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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/no-business-loop/feed/ 78 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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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/upper-valley-trail-mix/feed/ 52 Bear Bones Border Bash https://bikepacking.com/routes/bear-bones-border-bash/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/bear-bones-border-bash/#comments Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:03:28 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=156868 Bear Bones Border BashWithin British bikepacking circles, the Bear Bones 200 series claims a certain notoriety. Each year, organiser Stuart Wight knits together a challenging 200-kilometre route that pits a collection of riders […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/bear-bones-border-bash/feed/ 5 Gunni Grinder https://bikepacking.com/routes/gunni-grinder/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/gunni-grinder/#comments Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:03:56 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=156591 Gunni Grinder Bikepacking RouteThe Gunni Grinder draws inspiration from the 120-mile race course with the same name, an annual event held in September in Gunnison, Colorado. The route heads out of town and […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/gunni-grinder/feed/ 16 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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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/woods-rat-run/feed/ 37 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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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/great-san-diego-triathlon/feed/ 44 The Secret Mesa Loop: Fatpacking the Swell https://bikepacking.com/routes/secret-mesa-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/secret-mesa-loop/#comments Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:03:22 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=154027 Secret Mesa Loop, San Rafael Swell, UtahThe Secret Mesa Loop is located almost entirely within the Eagle Canyon, Coal Wash, and Sid’s Mountain Wilderness Areas north of I-70. The best starting location for the route is […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/secret-mesa-loop/feed/ 22 Hawkesbury OGNR https://bikepacking.com/routes/hawkesbury-ognr/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/hawkesbury-ognr/#comments Sat, 29 Jul 2023 12:28:34 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=153629 Hawkesbury OGNR bikepacking routeAccessibility is a big issue for bikepacking in Australia. While its reputation is one of wide-open spaces, Oz is actually one of the most heavily urbanized countries on Earth. Ninety […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/hawkesbury-ognr/feed/ 13 Cattle Calls and Canyon Walls https://bikepacking.com/routes/cattle-calls-and-canyon-walls/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/cattle-calls-and-canyon-walls/#comments Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:58:52 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=150913 Cattle Calls and Canyon WallsThis route encapsulates the incredible countryside of northeast Utah and southwest Wyoming. This region is often overlooked because of its proximity to Utah’s national parks and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Why […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/cattle-calls-and-canyon-walls/feed/ 39 Echo-Titus Circuit: Death Valley https://bikepacking.com/routes/echo-titus-circuit/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/echo-titus-circuit/#comments Wed, 10 May 2023 11:03:49 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=147924 Echo-Titus Circuit, Bikepacking Death ValleyPhotos by Emily Cheng and Andy Wong The Echo-Titus Circuit straddles California and Nevada, looping out of and back into Death Valley National Park via two canyons: Echo Canyon and […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/echo-titus-circuit/feed/ 68 8 Rivers Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/8-rivers-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/8-rivers-overnighter/#comments Mon, 08 May 2023 11:11:21 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=147270 8 Rivers Overnighter, British ColumbiaThe 8 Rivers Overnighter is on the unceded territories of the Secwepemc and Ktunaxa people and the chosen home of the Metis People of BC. It is my honour and […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/8-rivers-overnighter/feed/ 7 Rhoenrad Circle https://bikepacking.com/routes/rhoenrad-circle/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/rhoenrad-circle/#comments Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:05:21 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=145627 Rhoenrad Circle Bikepacking Route, Rhoen GermanyThe Rhoen (or Rhön) region is a low mountain range of 1,500 square kilometers in the southwest of Germany. Its geography is made up of sprawling forests and countless hills, […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/rhoenrad-circle/feed/ 15 The Maestrazgo Loop https://bikepacking.com/routes/maestrazgo-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/maestrazgo-loop/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2023 12:30:40 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=139244 Maestrazgo Loop bikepacking route, SpainThe term Maestrazgo comes from Maestre, which refers to the first rank of a military order. Maestrazgo, then, was the territory under its jurisdiction. Several military orders controlled these areas […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/maestrazgo-loop/feed/ 28 The Witch of the Westfjords https://bikepacking.com/routes/witch-of-the-westfjords/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/witch-of-the-westfjords/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2023 12:31:43 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=139564 Witch of the Westfjords bikepacking route, IcelandThe Westfjords hold a special power that captivates all those who choose to experience this sparsely populated and remotely challenging region. Lying on the northwest corner of Iceland, this peninsula […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/ruta-el-dorado/feed/ 17 Valhalla Beach Party https://bikepacking.com/routes/valhalla-beach-party/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/valhalla-beach-party/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:15:00 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=131629 Valhalla Beach Party Bikepacking OvernighterThe Valhalla Beach Party is a shorter route that overlaps a bit with the Wisconsin Waterfall Loop and includes a couple of waterfalls, but the highlights of this route are […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/valhalla-beach-party/feed/ 11 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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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/lunigiana-trail/feed/ 3 Vuelta A Los Pueblos Mancomunados, Oaxaca https://bikepacking.com/routes/vuelta-a-los-pueblos-mancomunados/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/vuelta-a-los-pueblos-mancomunados/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:07:03 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=126281 Vuelta A Los Pueblos Mancomunados, OaxacaUpdate, Jan 2024. Going forwards, the San Miguel del Valle community require both an access fee and a local guide to travel through their land; details for these can be […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/vuelta-a-los-pueblos-mancomunados/feed/ 25 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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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/wilsons-ramble/feed/ 104 Chauga River Ramble https://bikepacking.com/routes/chauga-river-ramble/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/chauga-river-ramble/#comments Thu, 19 May 2022 11:56:36 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=123152 Chauga River Ramble, South Carolina Bikepacking RouteThe Chauga River Ramble highlights South Carolina’s slice of the Blue Ridge in the northwesternmost corner of the state. The Chauga is at the heart of the route, which crosses […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/chauga-river-ramble/feed/ 61 East Devon Trail https://bikepacking.com/routes/east-devon-trail/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/east-devon-trail/#comments Tue, 10 May 2022 12:04:31 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=122669 East Devon Trail Bikepacking RoutePhotos by ForTheHellOfIt.cc While bikepackers visiting Devon may immediately think of the Dartmoor and Exmoor national parks, quietly tucked away in the rolling hills to the east of the Exe […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/east-devon-trail/feed/ 43 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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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/san-juan-space-jam-new-mexico/feed/ 21 Peaks & Plateaus https://bikepacking.com/routes/peaks-and-plateaus/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/peaks-and-plateaus/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:12:36 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=120247 Peaks and Plateaus Bikepacking Route, UtahLike many cycling destinations, Moab’s draw is its robust trail networks, beautiful views, and great town atmosphere. And, because of its popularity, finding a good time to go to avoid […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/peaks-and-plateaus/feed/ 77 Meandros En Mitla, Mexico https://bikepacking.com/routes/meandros-en-mitla-mexico/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/meandros-en-mitla-mexico/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:51:14 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=118112 22.03.22 update: Unfortunately crime seems to be on the increase in Oaxaca de Juárez, both in the city centre at night and on a few of the local trails during […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/warm-lake-wanderer/feed/ 33 Ojos de Cuicatlan (TCBR, Sur) https://bikepacking.com/routes/tcbr-sur/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/tcbr-sur/#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:20:41 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=73580 Originally published in March, 2020; updated January 2022 This route can now be reached via La Vuelta de Santiago Apoala, as an alternative to catching a bus out there. Covering […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/tcbr-sur/feed/ 12 Red Feather Ramble https://bikepacking.com/routes/red-feather-ramble/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/red-feather-ramble/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:26:10 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=113139 Red Feather RamblePhotos by Aaron LaVanchy (@aaronlavanchy) The Red Feather Ramble provides riders with an accessible, weekendable route that showcases one of the lesser-hailed but equally beautiful regions of the state of […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/red-feather-ramble/feed/ 74 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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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/bay-area-triple-crossover/feed/ 62 Green Mountain Gravel Growler, Vermont https://bikepacking.com/routes/green-mountain-gravel-growler/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/green-mountain-gravel-growler/#comments Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:45:51 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=25136 Green Mountain Gravel Growler Bikepacking Route, VermontRoute designed and scouted by Joe Cruz & Logan Watts (originally published October 2016) The seed for the Green Mountain Gravel Growler was planted back in 2013 when a visit […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/trans-karavanks-slovenia/feed/ 28 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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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/katahdin-360/feed/ 32 Oaxaca Escondida (Oaxaca a Puerto Escondido) https://bikepacking.com/routes/oaxaca-puerto-escondido/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/oaxaca-puerto-escondido/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=6938 bikepacking oaxaca to puerto escondidoNote that this route was originally posted in 2015 and received a major update in June 2021. However, be aware that there is major construction in the area – a […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/scout-mountain-route/feed/ 32 Valles Caldera Supervolcano Explorer (V2), New Mexico https://bikepacking.com/routes/valles-caldera-explorer/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/valles-caldera-explorer/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:45:17 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=24310 Route alert Summer 2024 VC09/South Valle Toledo/Posos Trail from the Valle Toledo parking area to the eastern park boundary is closed for restoration. The NPS is working on a trail […]

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