Backroad Discovery Routes
Hand-picked ADV routes from riders who've actually done them. Detailed notes, difficulty ratings, and everything you need to plan your next multi-day adventure.
47+
Documented Routes
28,000+
Total Kilometres
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Regions Covered
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Appalachian ridgelines and remote forest roads
Wind through the Appalachians on a mix of forest roads, gravel tracks, and remote mountain passes. The Southern BDR is a classic multi-day adventure that rewards riders with stunning ridge views, small-town hospitality, and some of the best dirt in the eastern US.
Volcanic peaks and old-growth forest passes
Volcanic peaks, old-growth forest, and high-altitude passes. This loop rewards riders who can handle technical terrain and unpredictable weather with some of the most dramatic scenery in North America.
Red rock canyons and wide open desert tracks
Red rock canyons, wide open desert tracks, and epic sunsets. The perfect introduction to multi-day ADV riding — manageable terrain with maximum scenery payoff.
Remote forest tracks and border country
The Northern BDR pushes deep into remote forest territory, crossing state lines and border country on a mix of logging roads, gravel tracks, and forgotten two-lanes. Long days, big miles, and serious solitude.
High-altitude passes above 3,600m
Altitude, exposure, and jaw-dropping scenery. The Rockies High Traverse strings together some of the highest rideable passes in the continental US, demanding respect for weather and terrain.
Slot canyons, arches, and red rock formations
A compact loop through Utah's canyon country that packs in more visual drama per kilometre than almost any other route on the list. Accessible terrain makes it ideal for newer ADV riders.
Coastal cliffs and redwood forest detours
Ditch the highway and find the coastal backroads that most riders miss. This route weaves between cliff-top viewpoints, redwood groves, and fishing villages on a mix of paved and gravel tracks.
Peak autumn foliage on mountain two-lanes
Best ridden in October when the Appalachians explode with colour. A manageable two-day loop through mountain towns and ridge roads that's as much about the atmosphere as the riding.
Remote peninsula riding with wild camping
The ultimate moto camping expedition. The Baja Divide runs the length of the peninsula on remote tracks, dry riverbeds, and desert two-tracks. Self-sufficient riding at its finest — carry water, carry fuel, carry everything.
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