Bikepacking trips in the United States
Every upcoming bikepacking event we know about in the United States, soonest first. Gathered from organisers' own sites and refreshed regularly. Open one for the date, distance and entry link — and build a free sample training plan for it in a couple of minutes.
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Running events 168Sportives 111Gravel events 98Triathlons 90Mountain bike events 85Trail running events 59Hyrox events 27Charity rides 17Self-supported ultras 14Hybrid fitness events 11Swimrun events 2Multi-day trips 2
Bikepacking trips by country
United Kingdom 95Australia 38New Zealand 14Italy 13France 11Germany 10Canada 9Spain 5Switzerland 5Austria 5Portugal 4Croatia 4
Pinyons and Pines
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
Bikepacking644 km
A self-supported underground bikepacking event starting from Flagstaff, Arizona, covering approximately 400 miles through high…
Dates and entry → 4 May 2027Ride Across Arizona
Topock, Arizona, United States
Bikepacking
A bikepacking event riding across Arizona, navigating desert singletrack, rocky washes, and remote jeep trails.
Dates and entry → 15 May 2027Central MO Circuit
Columbia, Missouri, United States
Bikepacking
A bikepacking event traversing rolling farmland, unpaved backroads, and rail-trails through central Missouri.
Dates and entry → 17 May 2027Cross-Washington bikepacking race, XWA
Washington, United States
Bikepacking
An unsupported bikepacking race crossing Washington State, traversing varied landscapes from urban corridors to deep wilderness.
Dates and entry → 19 May 2027C&O Canal and MOCO Group Bikepacking
Washington, D.C., United States
Bikepacking3 days
A three-day group bikepacking experience combining the historic C&O Canal towpath with the woodlands of Montgomery County…
Dates and entry → 21 May 2027RYDB Fest 2027
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Bikepacking
A bikepacking festival held in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Dates and entry → 22 May 2027Trans Virginia Spring
Virginia, United States
Bikepacking
A spring bikepacking event traversing Virginia.
Dates and entry → 23 May 2027Buffalo Mountain Bikepacking Adventure
Dugspur, Virginia, United States
Bikepacking
A bikepacking adventure set in Virginia, starting from Dugspur.
Dates and entry → 19 Jun 2027North Star
United States
Bikepacking61 days
A self-contained guided cycling tour running from June to August 2027; registration coming soon.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeBald River
Tellico Plains, TN, United States
Bikepacking60 km
A light, 37-mile gravel overnight bikepacking route near Tellico Plains, Tennessee.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeThe Maah Daah Hey
North Dakota, United States
Bikepacking254 km
A 160-mile trail traversing the remote badlands of North Dakota through diverse prairies, lush woodlands, and crossing the…
Dates and entry → June 8 - 13, 2026Great Allegheny Passage - Date 2
United States
Bikepacking6 days
A supported senior cycling tour along the Great Allegheny Passage. Plenty of space available for this date.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeThe Steel Triangle
Western Pennsylvania, United States
Bikepacking336 km4 days
The 209-mile Steel Triangle connects rail trails and gravel through Western Pennsylvania's reborn forests and industrial heart…
Dates and entry → Aug 8-9, 2026J.P. Wanderwheels Lake Orion Bikepacking Adventure
Lake Orion, MI, United States
Bikepacking64 km2 days
A 40-mile bikepacking adventure weekend based in Lake Orion, Michigan in August 2026.
Dates and entry → September 2026The Snallygaster 200
Allegheny Highlands, western Maryland and northeastern West Virginia, United States
Bikepacking322 km
A stunningly beautiful but tough 200-mile loop through the rugged and steep Allegheny Highlands of western Maryland and…
Dates and entry → Jul 7 - Sep 9, 2026Epic Great Divide (Van Supported)
United States
Bikepacking65 days
An epic van-supported Adventure Cycling guided tour along the Great Divide. Waitlist only.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeMountaineer Monster
North-central West Virginia, United States
Bikepacking756 km
The Mountaineer Monster is a 110, 270, or 470-mile bikepacking event through the rugged terrain of north-central West Virginia…
Dates and entry → August 2 - 7, 2026Northern Michigan - Date 1
Northern Michigan, United States
Bikepacking6 days
A senior cycling tour exploring Northern Michigan. 2 spots open for this date.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeBikepacking Finger Lakes National Forest with RAR Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes National Forest, NY, United States
Bikepacking2 days
A 50-mile, 2-day bikepacking event with a Saturday night campout in the Finger Lakes National Forest.
Dates and entry → Jul 13-19, 2026Crater Lake (Inn to Inn)
Crater Lake, United States
Bikepacking7 days
An inn-to-inn Adventure Cycling guided tour around Crater Lake. Waitlist only.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeLaurel Lake
Corbin, KY, United States
Bikepacking64 km
A light, 40-mile gravel overnight bikepacking route near Corbin, Kentucky.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeNew Mexico Off-Road Runner
Santa Fe to El Paso area, New Mexico, United States
Bikepacking813 km9 days
A 505-mile point-to-point desert bikepacking route through New Mexico with 22,970 feet of climbing, starting in Santa Fe and…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeGreat Divide Mountain Bike Route
Canada to Mexico, Rocky Mountains, United States
Bikepacking4506 km
One of the most renowned bikepacking routes in the world, the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route follows the Continental Divide…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeNorth-South Trail
Eastern Rhode Island, United States
Bikepacking126 km
A light, 78-mile singletrack overnight bikepacking route through eastern Rhode Island.
Dates and entry → Jul 20-30, 2026Selkirk Splendor (Van-Supported) – Jul 20-30
United States
Bikepacking11 days
Van-supported guided tour of Selkirk Splendor, July 20-30, 2026. Currently join the waitlist.
Dates and entry → Ride any timePisgah Paddler
Bent Creek, NC, United States
Bikepacking85 km
An intermediate, 53-mile gravel/singletrack/river overnight bikepacking route near Bent Creek, North Carolina.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeFlint Hills Trail State Park, Kansas
Osawatomie to Council Grove, Kansas, United States
Bikepacking154 km
A 96-mile point-to-point crushed limestone rail trail through tallgrass prairie and farmland in Kansas, passing through ten…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeOregon Outback
Klamath Falls to Columbia River, Oregon, United States
Bikepacking586 km6 days
A 364-mile, predominantly gravel and dirt road bikepacking route bisecting Oregon from Klamath Falls north to the Columbia…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeHub of Aroostook
Maine, United States
Bikepacking121 km2 days
A 75-mile bikepacking overnighter in Maine's Aroostook region.
Dates and entry → June 1 - 6, 2026Great Allegheny Passage - Date 1
United States
Bikepacking6 days
A supported senior cycling tour along the Great Allegheny Passage. Just one spot left for this date.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeThe Davidson Dreamer
Brevard, NC, United States
Bikepacking68 km
An intermediate, 42-mile gravel overnight bikepacking route near Brevard, North Carolina.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeOlympic Adventure Trail
Olympic National Park, Washington, United States
Bikepacking
A scenic 66-mile out-and-back combining the Olympic Adventure Trail and Spruce Railroad Trail through old-growth forests and…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeBeef, Needles, and Elephants
Canyonlands National Park, Utah, United States
Bikepacking134 km2 days
A backcountry bikepacking route near Canyonlands National Park covering the Needles District with optional hikes to slot canyons…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeVermont Green Mountain Loop
Vermont, United States
Bikepacking563 km
An approximately 350-mile bikepacking loop through Vermont's picturesque countryside featuring covered bridges, rolling hills…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeBikepacking around the North East of the United States
North East United States (Washington DC to New England loop), United States
Bikepacking3700 km25 days
A 2,300-mile (approx. 3,700 km) loop around the North East US over 25 days, starting from Washington DC and covering the C&O…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeWest Ouachita
Oden, AR, United States
Bikepacking100 km
A challenging 62-mile singletrack overnight bikepacking route in the Ouachita region of Arkansas.
Dates and entry → Jul 20-30, 2026Selkirk Splendor (Van Supported) - Date 1
United States
Bikepacking11 days
A van-supported Adventure Cycling guided tour through the Selkirk region. Waitlist only.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeUp North Loop
Northern Minnesota, United States
Bikepacking386 km5 days
Situated near the Canadian border, the Up North Loop uses unpaved forest roads, ATV trails, and singletrack to weave through…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeSingletrack and Waterfalls, Pisgah National Forest
Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, United States
Bikepacking
A 64-mile bikepacking route through Pisgah National Forest featuring technical singletrack, waterfalls, and swimming holes over…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeWest Virginia Coal Country
New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, United States
Bikepacking117 km2 days
A unique overnight bikepacking route exploring West Virginia's coal mining history on singletrack trails and old mining roads…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeArizona Trail
Mexico to Utah, Arizona, United States
Bikepacking1287 km
The Arizona Trail spans over 800 miles from Mexico to Utah, passing through saguaro cacti forests, crossing the Grand Canyon…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeLiving by Bike C&O Canal Trip
C&O Canal, Washington, D.C., United States
Bikepacking
Join Living by Bike for a long-weekend bikepacking trip along the C&O Canal in Washington, D.C.
Dates and entry → September 2026Uinta Bikepacking
Utah, United States
Bikepacking531 km
A 330-mile ultra-endurance race on Utah's finest singletrack, pavement, and rugged gravel.
Dates and entry → August 2026Big Sky Spectaculaire
Montana, United States
Bikepacking1472 km
The Big Sky Spectaculaire is a 915-mile adventure cycling event through Big Sky Country, Montana.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeThe Mickelson Trail
Black Hills, South Dakota, United States
Bikepacking175 km
A 109-mile converted railroad trail through South Dakota's Black Hills region, passing through rolling hills, granite spires…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeThe Gravel Ring
Fort Valley, VA, United States
Bikepacking108 km
A challenging, 67-mile gravel overnight bikepacking route in the Fort Valley area of Virginia.
Dates and entry → September 2026A Fierce Green Ride
Arizona, United States
Bikepacking644 km
The official grand depart on the El Lobo Lupus route in Arizona, following a 400-mile loop through Apache-Sitgreaves National…
Dates and entry → Jul 20-30, 2026Selkirk Splendor (Van Supported) – Jul 20
United States
Bikepacking11 days
A van-supported guided tour in the Selkirk region. Waitlist only.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeRail Tales
Vernon, CT, United States
Bikepacking108 km
A light, 67-mile gravel overnight bikepacking route in Connecticut.
Dates and entry → 21 August 2026Summercamp with Wild Wolf Cycling Collective in Big Bear, CA
Big Bear Lake, California, United States
Bikepacking
A choose-your-own-adventure weekend for gender expansive and women campers featuring hiking, road cycling, gravel riding, XC…
Dates and entry → Jul 7-17, 2026Selkirk Splendor (Self Contained)
United States
Bikepacking11 days
A self-contained Adventure Cycling guided tour through the Selkirk region. Waitlist only.
Dates and entry → Jun 21-26, 2026Oregon Coastal Loop
Oregon, United States
Bikepacking6 days
A self-contained guided cycling tour looping along the Oregon coast, currently on waitlist.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeHighlands Traverse
Damascus, VA, United States
Bikepacking119 km
A challenging, 74-mile singletrack/gravel overnight bikepacking route near Damascus, Virginia.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeLiving by Bike Cumberland Loop
Cumberland, Maryland, United States
Bikepacking
Join Living by Bike for a long-weekend bikepacking adventure starting and ending in Cumberland, Maryland.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeLittle Miami
Cincinnati, OH, United States
Bikepacking203 km
A light, 126-mile greenway overnight bikepacking route near Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dates and entry → September 2026Fargo Sub 48
Walkerville, Michigan, United States
Bikepacking
A bikepacking event held in Walkerville, Michigan, in September 2026.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeBackroads of Madison County
Woodfin, NC, United States
Bikepacking100 km
An intermediate, 62-mile road/gravel overnight bikepacking route through Madison County, North Carolina.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeCentral Texas Showdown
Texas, United States
Bikepacking
Building on the success of the East Texas Showdown, Bikes or Death presents the Central Texas Showdown bikepacking event.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeSlight Chance of Pisgah
Mills River, NC, United States
Bikepacking37 km
An intermediate, 23-mile singletrack overnight bikepacking route in the Pisgah area near Mills River, North Carolina.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeLand Between the Lakes
LBL Rec Area, KY, United States
Bikepacking100 km
A light, 62-mile gravel overnight bikepacking route through the Land Between the Lakes recreation area in Kentucky.
Dates and entry → October 2026Grift Fest 2026
Northwest Arkansas, United States
Bikepacking
A weekend of pedaling, friendship, and fun that supports All Bikes Welcome's new gear library and its project to build a more…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeThree Things
Cataloochee, NC, United States
Bikepacking132 km
A challenging, 82-mile gravel overnight bikepacking route based in the Cataloochee area of North Carolina.
Dates and entry → Jul 10-16, 2026Cycle the Divide – Montana (Fully Supported)
Montana, United States
Bikepacking7 days
A fully supported Adventure Cycling guided tour along the Divide in Montana. Waitlist only.
Dates and entry → 2026-07-24Northeast Bikepacking Summit
Amenia, New York, United States
Bikepacking
A bikepacking summit event held in Amenia, New York.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeWomen's Bikepacking Series: Packing Your Bike for Bikepacking in Durango, Colorado
Durango, Colorado, United States
Bikepacking
A women's bikepacking series event focused on packing your bike for bikepacking, hosted in Durango, Colorado.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeThe Revival
Ocoee River, TN, United States
Bikepacking159 km
A challenging, 99-mile gravel overnight bikepacking route in the Ocoee River area of Tennessee.
Dates and entry → Aug 1-11, 2026Selkirk Splendor (Van Supported) – Aug 1
United States
Bikepacking11 days
A van-supported guided tour in the Selkirk region. Waitlist only.
Dates and entry → Aug 15-16, 2026Mushroom Bike Adventure Camp New River Trail, Virginia
Max Meadows, VA, United States
Bikepacking2 days
A bike tour and gravel cycling camp along the New River Trail in Virginia, covering 15-30 miles per day.
Dates and entry → June 2027North Star
United States
Bikepacking
The North Star is a self-contained guided cycling tour scheduled for June 2027.
Dates and entry → September 2026Salida to the Sea
Salida to the Pacific Ocean, United States
Bikepacking3219 km
Over 2,000 miles and 147,000 feet of elevation gain from Salida to the Pacific Ocean.
Dates and entry → August 9 - 14, 2026Northern Michigan - Date 2
Northern Michigan, United States
Bikepacking6 days
A senior cycling tour exploring Northern Michigan. 2 spots open for this date.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeHighline Trail Overnighter
Pine, Arizona, United States
Bikepacking56 km2 days
A 36-mile loop starting and ending in Pine, Arizona, blending singletrack and gravel along the Arizona Trail, serving as an…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeGrand Staircase Loop (Southern Utah)
Grand Staircase-Escalante, Southern Utah, United States
Bikepacking258 km4 days
A 160-mile loop through the canyon country of southern Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument with 11,930 feet of…
Dates and entry → Aug 1-11Selkirk Splendor
United States
Bikepacking11 days
A van-supported guided cycling tour through the Selkirk region, currently on waitlist.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeSingletrack and Waterfalls, Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina
Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, United States
Bikepacking103 km3 days
A 64-mile bikepacking loop through Pisgah National Forest featuring technical singletrack, waterfalls, and swimming holes with…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeOlympic Adventure Trail, Olympic National Park, Washington
Olympic National Park, Washington, United States
Bikepacking105 km
A 65-mile out-and-back overnight bikepacking trip combining the Olympic Adventure Trail singletrack and Spruce Railroad Trail…
Dates and entry → 21 August 2026Waterways to the West Bike Camping with Out Our Front Door in Chicago, IL
Chicago, United States, United States
Bikepacking3 days
A 3-day, 2-night bike camping adventure from Chicago to Starved Rock State Park.
Dates and entry → Ride any time828s and Heartbreak
Old Fort, NC, United States
Bikepacking61 km
A challenging, 38-mile singletrack/gravel overnight bikepacking route near Old Fort, North Carolina.
Dates and entry → Aug 1-11, 2026Selkirk Splendor (Van Supported) - Date 2
United States
Bikepacking11 days
A van-supported Adventure Cycling guided tour through the Selkirk region. Waitlist only.
Dates and entry → Jul 8-18, 2026Great Divide Montana (Self Contained)
Montana, United States
Bikepacking11 days
A self-contained Adventure Cycling guided tour along the Great Divide in Montana. Waitlist only.
Dates and entry → June 1-6, 2026 / June 8-13, 2026 / Sept. 14-19, 2026 / Sept.Great Allegheny Passage
United States
Bikepacking6 days
A guided bike tour along the Great Allegheny Passage offered in four departure dates in 2026 for cyclists over 50.
Dates and entry → 22 August 2026Bike Camp with Bike Oven in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California, United States
Bikepacking
A weekend bike camping trip organized by Bike Oven in Los Angeles.
Dates and entry → Jun 8-14, 2026Maine Coast and Lighthouses
Maine, United States
Bikepacking7 days
A van-supported guided cycling tour along the Maine coast, currently on waitlist. Includes routing, navigation and reservations.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeFlint Hills Trail State Park
Kansas, United States
Bikepacking
A 96-mile bikepacking route on crushed limestone through the largest expanse of tallgrass prairie in the U.S., passing through…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeArts and Crafts
Hot Springs, NC, United States
Bikepacking47 km
A light, 29-mile gravel overnight bikepacking route near Hot Springs, North Carolina.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeRoll Call
Brevard, NC, United States
Bikepacking68 km
An intermediate, 42-mile gravel overnight bikepacking route near Brevard, North Carolina.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeKingdom Maid
East Burke, VT, United States
Bikepacking121 km
An intermediate, 75-mile gravel overnight bikepacking route near East Burke, Vermont.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeBig Schloss
Woodstock, VA, United States
Bikepacking47 km
An intermediate, 29-mile gravel/singletrack overnight bikepacking route near Woodstock, Virginia.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeBlack Dome Challenge
Asheville, NC, United States
Bikepacking164 km
A challenging 102-mile road/gravel overnight bikepacking route based out of Asheville, North Carolina.
Dates and entry → Ride any timeRiver To Clouds Overnighter
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Bikepacking121 km2 days
Starting from central Chattanooga, Tennessee, this short but stout bikepacking route features nearly 35 miles of rolling…
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