With its dense rainforest and rugged mountains, the Olympic Peninsula contains some of the last explored lands in the lower 48. The Peninsula also happens to be a dream come true for adventurers and outdoor recreationists. At nearly 700 miles in length, the Olympic Traverse could easily keep the curious traveler busy for two weeks. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Baja Trip Length:   680 miles / 6-12 days Season:  Typically late May - October. The ro

Situated roughly half-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the New Idria Adventure Route is the perfect getaway for a quick adventure in an oft overlooked region in Central California. With a wide range of geological and ecological zones, the adventure route provides a unique backcountry experience. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length:   151 miles, 2 - 4 days Season:  Year round, but the shoulder seasons of Spring and Fall are the

Those seeking to experience some of the lower 48's most remote and pristine wildlands, may want to set aside a couple of weeks to explore the Idaho Traverse. With its lush alpine valleys, jagged snow capped peaks, and a plethora of Wild and Scenic Rivers , how can you say no to this overland jewel of the Pacific Northwest? Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Baja Trip Length:   860 miles, 1 - 2.5 weeks Season:  Late June/early July through November. C

At the far southern tip of Baja California Sur, the Cape Loop awaits. With a perfect mix of oceanfront trails, white sand beaches, fishing villages, and mountain tracks, the Cape Loop is one of the best ways to experience Baja, overland style! Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length:   324 miles, 4-8 days Season:   Year round, but Fall through Spring typically provides the best weather. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90F and can exceed

El Compadre Loop connects two of northern Baja's popular off road routes creating the perfect weekend get away through the boulders and pine forests of the Sierra Juarez Mountains. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length:    141 miles, 1.5 - 4 days Season:   Typically year round, but the section from La Rumarosa to Highway 3 occasionally experiences snow during the winter months. Travel is not advised with heavy mud or snow. Digital Maps &

If you're seeking to escape the crowds of Moab and St. George, the unique landscape of Capitol Reef (even by Utah standards) may just be your ticket to adventure. Unlike other parts of southern Utah that are defined by tectonic activity and uplifting of the Colorado Plateau, the Waterpocket Fold dominates Capitol Reef creating a truly unique landscape and adventure experience. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length:   203 miles, 3 - 6 days Se

If we had to pick the quintessential High Sierra overlanding route, this would be it! Snow capped granite peaks, a plethora of alpine lakes, rugged trails, and beautiful pine forests make the El Dorado Backcountry Discovery Trail one for the ages! Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length:   192 miles, 4-6 days Season: Typically late June through October. During year's of heavy snowfall, Forestdale Divide Road may not open until mid-summer.

A short drive from downtown Vancouver, Harrison Lake embodies the majestic beautify that British Columbia has become famous for. Snowcapped peaks, emerald green forests, and rivers and creeks gushing with fresh snow melt abound in this corner of BC. Route Overview Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 134 miles, 2-3 days Season: Year round, but May - October is recommended to avoid snow. Avg Trail Rating: 2 Peak Trail Rating: 3 Typical Terrain: Graded forest service road

At the western edge of Klamath-Siskiyou Provence features an abundance of wild rivers snake through one of the most biodiverse regions of conifers in the world. Here you'll find temperate rain forests that cling to the steep red rock mountain slopes comprised of serpentine, and some of the best salmon and steelhead fishing in the lower 48. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length:   223 mi, 3-6 days Season: The best season is May - October

Explore the Red Rocks and allure of Sedona's canyon country. Deep into the mountains and overlooking Sedona and the Verde Valley region, the Sedona Backcountry Trail provides the perfect mix of recreation, relaxation and rejuvenation. ROUTE OVERVIEW Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 250 miles, 4-7 days Season: May - November. High elevation roads/trails towards the Flagstaff area may open earlier depending on seasonal snowpack. Coconino National F

In the far western corner of Texas the brooding Guadalupe Mountains rise up from the surrounding desert plains and prairies. Oft overlooked by travelers on the interstate, within the canyons and ridges of the Guadalupes lies a veritable outdoor wonderland gushing with an impressive variety of plant an animal life. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length:    294 miles, 4-6 days Season:    Late April through November. Consider contacting Linc

Epic desert bluffs and craggy mountains, ancient craters and massive dune fields, Saguaro Organ Pipe cacti alike. The Craters and Cacti Trail is unlike any overland route in the Southwest. Get your papers and passport and head down to Arizona's borderlands! Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length:   302 miles, 3-5 days Season:  R ecommended October - May to avoid excessive heat during warmer months. Digital Maps & GPX Files Download Digi

The Cascadia Skyline overland route is the perfect summation of Oregon: emerald green forests, snow capped volcanic peaks, and glassy mountain lakes. Adventure awaits in the Pacific Northwest! Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length:   188 miles, 2-4 days Season: Mid-May - October, but always check for snow earlier or later in the season. Digital Maps & GPX Files Download Digital Mapping Files The Cascadia Skyline If you need help working

Those that relish the pioneer spirit and wide open spaces of the west, will quickly grow fond of Grand Staircase-Escalante and all it has to offer. This is canyon country, and if you enjoy exploring slot canyons, look no further. Route Overview Trip Lengthy & Seasons Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length:   246 miles, 4-6 days. Season: March - November. Spring and fall are the optimal season, as the desert heat often reaches triple digits during summer. As with most deser

Far away from the tourists overcrowding the South Rim, the "other side" as the North Rim is commonly called, is a place filled with evergreen forests, aspen groves, lush meadows filled with grazing elk and bison, and a backcountry that is truly wild. If you're looking for a multi-week adventure filled with some of the most picturesque geological scenery in the North America, then maybe it's time to add the North Rim to your bucket list. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Ad

Unlike Lake Tahoe, and the central and southern Sierra, the northern Sierra is place to get away from the crowds and learn about California's rich cultural history. The hills and mountains of the northern Sierra were once filled with pioneers, miners, and prospectors hoping to strike it rich. While few of these early settlers found the riches they sought, the they did leave behind a rich history of historical relics and tall tales. Most photos courtesy of Adventure Taco .

The land of Ishi and Peter Lassen. The Lassen Backcountry Discovery Trail is where the northern Sierra meets the southern Cascades. It's a land that's rich in aboriginal and pioneer history, but its natural splendor an unspoiled wilderness will mesmerize any nature lover. Most photos courtesy of Adventure Taco . Be sure to check out the Lassen BDT trip report from Adventure Taco. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 181 miles, 3-5 days

In the high desert of eastern Oregon, lies a vast desert playa known as the Alvord Desert. Known for its isolation, rugged river canyons, and brilliant night skies, the Alvord Desert is bordered by the nearly 10,000 foot Steens Mountain; an awesome site to behold! Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length:   299 miles, 4-6 days Season: Late June - October if you plan to drive up Steens Mountain, but it may open later in some years. Otherwise

Right smack dab in the middle of bigfoot country, that's where Six Rivers National Forest Backcountry Diccovery Trail is!

Death Valley, the famous home of the Manson Family. Things can get a bit weird out in this part of the desert!