Across the Sea of Cortez from Baja lies the beautiful and rugged state of Sonora. With its giant dune fields, deserted beaches, rugged canyons and hidden oases, the Sonora Discovery Trail is the perfect introduction to overlanding in mainland Mexico. Route Overview Adventure Rating: Baja Trip Length: 744 miles, 10 - 18 days Season: Year round, but October - April recommended to avoid scorching summer heat. Avg Trail Rating: 3 Peak Trail Rating: 5 - 6, Only experience

With over 500 miles roads and dirt trails, Anza-Borrego is one of the premier overlanding and off roading destinations in Southern California, and for good reason. An expansive desert wilderness of 600,000 acres, the desert landscape in Anza-Borrego is comprised of washes, badlands, slot canyons, mud palisades and palm oases. This corner of the northern Sonoran desert is sure to awe you! Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 216 miles,

There's more to Baja than pristine beaches and surf breaks with perfect barrels. For those willing to venture off the beaten path, a series of hidden palm oases awaits, hidden in the rugged canyons and arroyos of the Sierra Juarez and Sierra de San Pedro Martir mountains. Route Overview Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 301 miles, 5-10 days Season: Year round, but October - May recommended to avoid excessive heat. Avg Trail Rating: 3 Peak Trail Rating: 5 Typical Terra

The KAT is the premier overland route in Kentucky. The Kentucky Adventure Tour is the perfect amalgamation of Appalachia with its quaint towns and villages, scenic rivers, and dense forests. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Baja Trip Length: Approx. 1,000 miles, 1-2 weeks Season: Year round, but the shoulder seasons spring and fall tend to provide the best weather. Digital Maps & GPX Files Download Digital Mapping Files Kentucky Adventure Trail If

For those who aren't blessed with months on end to explore Baja, the TSE Trail is the perfect opportunity to explore and discover the northern Baja backcountry. Why TSE? Well it's because the route travels through the cities of Tecate, San Felipe and Ensenada. Route Overview Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 600 miles, 8 -15 days Season: Year round, but Oct - May us recommended. Snow may be present during the winter months in the mountains. We recommend checking wi

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

Just east of California-Arizona border lies the hidden wonders of the Kofa Wilderness. If you're hoping to get lost in the solitude and enchantment of Sonoran Desert, then the Kofa Wilderness is the experience you've been seeking. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 223 miles, 4-6 days Season: October - April is recommended to avoid excessive summer heat. Like most desert routes, avoid dirts roads and washes during and directly aft

Experience all of the wonder of the central Sierra with the Tahoe Backcountry Discovery Trail. Granite peaks, alpine meadows, crystal clear lakes and streams-- yes, the High Sierra has it all! Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 237 miles, 3-5 days days Season: June - November (check with Tahoe NF for snow levels) Digital Maps & GPX Files Download Digital Mapping Files Tahoe Backcountry Discovery Trail If you need help working with

The Land of Enchantment and gateway to the Colorado Rockies. The Jemez Mountains of northern New Mexico are a hidden gem that is rich in Spanish colonial and pre-colonial history, hot springs, volcanism, and of course the majestic mesas and alpine peaks that form the southern most precipice of the Rocky Mountains. Route Overview Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 227 miles (3-5 days) Season: Late June - early October (check with the local National Forest regarding

The Georgia Traverse is the preeminent overland route of the American South. As you explore the hidden beauty of Northern Georgia, you'll soon find out there's a whole lot more to Georgia than just peaches and southern hospitality. Support Georgia Overland The Georgia Traverse was developed by Georgia Overland. If you find their route and site useful, please consider making a donation to help keep the site up. Ever since launching the site in January 2010, the owners of Geo

Many say the Pacific Northwest begins in the far northern reaches of California; a place that locals adoringly refer to as the State of Jefferson. Largely disconnected from the population centers to the south, it's a region filled with emerald forests, wild rivers and streams- where the granite monoliths of the northern Coastal ranges meet the lava flows and volcanic peaks of the Cascades. Route Overview Trip Length & Rating Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 3-6 days,

When one talks about overlanding in the United States, places like Colorado, Utah, and Arizona come up often. However, if one only looks from the Rockies and westward, they're certainly missing out on the jewell of the Southwest, the Ozark mountains. Route Contributor Ozark Overland Adventures was created by Matt McClellan and his wife, Cara, in 2015. Matt and Cara are dedicated to sharing their off-road adventures and educating others on how to wheel responsibly. They cu

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

Early pioneers came and miners arrived to this region of the San Juan Mountains in search of silver and gold. While the pioneers have come and gone, the Rio Grande National Forest retains its natural beauty and rich pioneer heritage. The Rio Grande offers a fantastic opportunity to get away from the crowds that flock to the Alpine Loop, without giving up any of the natural splendor that the Rockies are famous for. Route Overview Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 246 m

40 million years ago a giant dome of rock was uplifted from the earth, creating the unique desert topography that is the San Rafael Swell.

The mighty Colorado Rockies have drawn people to its majestic alpine peaks and meadows for hundreds of years. This section of the San Juans provides some of the most awesomely jaw dropping mountain scenery in the lower 48. Route Overview Adventure Rating: Baja Trip Length: 180 miles, 3-5 days Season: Late June - September. This route traverses some of the highest elevation roads in the United States. Check with local land managers to see if mountain passes are open.

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

Nestled between Las Vegas and Saint George lies one of the Unites States' newest national monuments, Gold Butte. With its red rocks and numerous historical and archeological sites, this hidden gem is quickly becoming noticed by more adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts every year. The proximity to Las Vegas makes Gold Butte a great day trip, or multi-night adventure. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 349 miles, 4-7 days Season: Rec

Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. Come explore for yourself. - NPS Website Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: E