BIKEPACKING ROUTES WESTERN USA
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These four bikepacking routes offer plenty of gravel and non-technical dirt, but that doesn't mean they're easy. Here are 4 epic bikepacking routes in the western US. Tap to continue...
OREGON OUTBACK
360 miles of gravel and dirt road riding through scrubby high desert and pine forests of central Oregon.
NEW MEXICO OFF-ROAD RUNNER
Explore 500 miles of gravel roads, chunky jeep tracks, and desert washes on this point-to-point bikepacking route through wide open spaces and colorful towns.
IDAHO SMOKE 'N FIRE 400+
A challenging 400ish mile loop through the mountains east of Boise on gravel roads and occasional tricky singletrack. Or, try the Idaho Hot Springs Route for a more mellow gravel tour.
SOCAL DESERT RAMBLE
Enjoy 500 miles of varied desert riding that includes Joshua Tree National Park and bizarre Slab City, following a mix of pavement, dirt roads, and sandy desert tracks.