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Smoky Mountains 1000
The Smoky Mountains 1000 offers a scenic journey through the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, featuring breathtaking mountain views, winding backroads, and historic towns. This iconic route is rich in wildlife, including black bears, and boasts stunning waterfalls such as Bald River Falls and Whitewater Falls. Whether you're planning a weekend escape or an extended backcountry adventure, the SM1000 provides an unforgettable experience immersed in natural beauty and cultura


Arizona Overland Adventure Trail
Arizona is more than just desert and saguaro cacti—it's a land of striking contrasts. The 500+ mile Arizona Overland Adventure Trail captures this grandeur, winding through pine-clad mountains, scenic lakes, towering canyons, volcanic cinder fields, and snow-capped peaks. This might just be the ultimate overland route in Arizona.


Sky Islands Backcountry Discovery Trail
The Sky Islands BDT Trail spans 964 miles through the rugged and stunning Madrean Sky Islands of southern Arizona, offering a unforgettable mix of mountain vistas, diverse terrain, and rich Old West history. From the legendary streets of Tombstone to the sacred Native American sites hidden in the mountains, this route is a must for those seeking adventure and a taste of Arizona’s wild past. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 964 miles,


Vancouver Island Grand Loop
The Vancouver Island Grand Loop is a 1,000-mile (1,700 km) scenic soft-roading adventure, perfect for adventurers looking to explore the island’s stunning coastlines, remote beaches, and charming towns. The route takes you through backroads, bypassing many of the major highways to reveal hidden gems and breathtaking views. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 1,007 miles, 6-14 days Season: The best time to visit Vancouver Island is typi


Pacific Crest Overland Route
Released in 2017, the 4-state Pacific Crest Overland Route became an instant classic and must-do for full time and experienced overlanders. The PCOR is one of the crown jewels of North America, highlight some of the most scenic and iconic sites along the West Coast. PCOR Overview The original development of the Pacific Crest Overland Route (PCOR) was spearheaded by a joint collaboration between Overland Journal (Expedition Portal) and Hema Maps. Chris Cordes, former editor


Great Basin Heritage Trail
While many people hold the firm belief that Nevada is an endless sea of nothingness and sagebrush, there's a sense of freedom in the rugged emptiness of the Great Basin that is hard to find in the lower 48. However, beyond the apparent emptiness, the Basin Ranges that cover the vast majority of the state conceal wonders and beauty that most people may never get to experience—until now. Enter the Great Basin Heritage, one of the most remote tracks in the lower 48! Route Overvi


Trans-Rockies Adventure Trail
The Trans-Rockies Adventure Trail might just be the most epic overland track that traverses the heart of the Colorado Rockies and into the canyonlands of Utah, and finally through the Wasatch Mountains. Connecting Denver with Salt Lake City, the 935 mile track features nearly 700 miles of dirt through some of the most iconic mountain tracks and passes through the Rockies. Along the way, expect to be blown away with spectacular alpine views, majestic peaks, alpine lakes and


The Great American Outback Trail
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


Baja Divide 4x4 Trail
Based on the epic bikepacking route with the same name, the Baja Divide 4x4 Trail is the best way to discovery the rugged landscapes, pueblos, beaches, and fishing villages of the Baja Peninsula. At over 1,500 miles in length, with the majority of the trip off road, this is the grand daddy of overland adventure tracks in Baja! Route Overview Adventure Rating: Dakar Trip Length & Season Trip Length: 3-6 weeks, 1554 total miles (1400+ dirt) Season: Recommended mid October


East Mojave Heritage Trail
The East Mojave Heritage Trail is an epic 700+ mile adventure through some of the lesser traveled areas within the East Mojave Desert and Mojave National Preserve. While the Mojave Road seems to get all the glory in these parts, the much longer EMHT is action packed with geological wonders and interesting history and sights around just about every corner. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Baja Trip Length: 7-14 days, approximately 740 miles Season:


Pony Express Trail
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


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


The Idaho Traverse
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


The North Rim Grand Traverse
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
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