At 8,000 feet deep, Hells Canyon is the deepest canyon in North America. The Snake River bisects the rugged volcanic landscape in one of...

The Mogollon Rim is one of the go to locations for local Arizonans looking to escape the desert heat. With its dramatic cliffs, serene lakes, and a rich history to discover, the rugged and beautiful Mogollon Rim is a gem thats promises an extraordinary experience for every nature enthusiast and adventure seeker. All photos courtesy of Matt Girgis featuring OTG member Dan Blanchard. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 180 miles, 2-4 days

The Klamath-Siskyou has been called the wildest place on the West Coast-- a cornucopia of alpine scenery, snow capped peaks, wild and scenic rivers, and some of the best overland in the Pacific Northwest. Come see why this 11 million acre wilderness been proposed to be a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 311 miles, 3-6 days Season: Recommended June thru October to early November, but may vary depending on s

While lesser known than the San Juan Mountains to the south, the Flat Tops certainly aren't lacking in impressiveness or grandeur. The area gets its name from a series of table-top mountains that dominate the region. These unique geological formations were created by ancient volcanic activity and erosion over millions of years. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 4-8 days, 298 miles miles (95% dirt) Season: Recommended mid-June to O

Honoring the Native American tribes which once inhabited the territories it crosses, the Five Tribes Overland Trail (FTOT) stretches 1358 miles from the Texas Gulf Coast to the Sacramento Range of the Rocky Mountains in New Mexico. Route Contributor A native Texas, Todd Greenberg founded Go Native overland to encourage people to get out an explore Texas, New Mexico, and the surrounding areas. Todd's passion for the outdoors eventually led him to overlanding long before it be

The 2,400 Great American Outback Trail is was designed to be the most remote overland track in the lower 48. Showcasing the history and geo

Shrouded in fog for most of the year, the rugged and wild redwood coast is a magical place to visit. Behind the redwood curtain you'll discover verdant rolling hills and emerald draped mountains, turquoise rivers with abundant salmon and steelhead, wild coastlines, and solace from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 4-10 days, 472 miles (approx 60% dirt/40% pavement) Season: Recommended April -

The Sonoran Desert Traverse is an epic 300+ mile overland track that connects the Salton Sea with greater Phoenix, and highlights the historical, geological, and natural wonders of the Sonoran desert. Route Overview Trip Length & Recommended Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 317 miles, 4-7 days Season: Year round, but October - May tends to be the best time to go before the Summer heat settles in. Route Technical Rating & Terrain Avg Technical Rating: 2-3 Peak

The Washington Cascades Adventure Route is the crown jewel of overland routes in western Washington. Over the course of 325 miles, the route highlights 4 peaks of the high Cascades including Mt Rainier. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length:   325 miles, 4-8 days Season: June - October (can vary depending on snowpack at higher elevation trails). Digital Map & GPX Files Download Digital Mapping Files Washington Cascades Adventure Route If you

The Northern Cascades are filled with glaciated peaks and valleys, lush meadows and ancient forests. There's a reason these temperates rain forests have been attracting outdoor recreation users for hundreds of years. Want to experience some of the most iconic landscapes in the Washington Cascades? Then it sounds like you need to explore the Stampede Pass Adventure Route. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length:   250 miles / 4-8 days Seaso

The famed Pony Express Trail operated from 1860-61, carrying mail to and from San Francisco to St Joseph, Missouri. Those looking to explore the trail will be happy to learn that OTG's rendition of the Pony Express Historic Trail is the most complete and well researched vehicle-assisted route that has been published to date. The GPX file features nearly 200 historical sites and markers along the way. Route Overview Adventure Rating: Dakar Trip Length: 2,255 miles / 4

In the heart of central Oregon and Cascadia, lies the Lava Lands Overland Trail. Those seeking out emerald forests and the geological wonders created through volcanism will rejoice at this off road adventure. If snow capped volcanoes, lava flows, volcani craters, and lava caves are your thing-- well, hop in your rig and point it to central Oregon! Route Overview Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 245 miles / 4-8 days Season: Early to mid-summer to October (can vary d

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

Nearly two years of work went into culminating the granddaddy of overland routes in California. The California Crest Trail is a 2,150 mile

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

Just a few short hours across the Texas-Mexico border lies Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. A modern industrial city with a thriving economy, Monterrey also happens to be surrounded by the rugged Sierra Madre Occidental mountains, reaching over 12,000 feet high. Just to the south of the city lies Los Cumbres de Monterrey, a national park with hundreds of miles of roads and dirt tracks that snake through the deep canyons and gorges. Route Overview Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length:

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 &

Hugging the border of eastern Oregon and southwestern Idaho, is a rugged and unforgiving land known as the Owyhee Canyonlands. A trip through the Owyhee will quickly shed light as to why this corner of the Pacific Northwest is so beloved by locals. Photos by OTG Members Steve Alderson and Tom Taylor. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length:   218 miles, 4-6 days Season:   Often year round (best to avoid after heavy rain or snow), but the sho

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