Patagonia 30
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Tucson, Arizona
An easier route through the Patagonia Mountains that is a very scenic. It is a shortened version of the Patagonia 50 route that excludes the San Rafael valley. But it does include the Harshaw Creek section with big, gnarly trees and distant views of crags and peaks.
Route: Lollipop | 31 mi
Gain: 1,700 ft
Surface: 80% gravel, 20% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Rural
Patagonia 50
5 Star (Premiere) Route
~ Tucson, Arizona
The classic Patagonia ride looping through the San Rafael valley with big views of the Patagonia and Huachuca Mountains and a highly scenic stretch of gravel road along Harshaw creek. This is a must do ride when in the area.
Route: Lollipop | 50 mi
Gain: 3,000 ft
Surface: 80% gravel, 20% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Patagonia 80
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Tucson, Arizona
A fantastic riding, highly scenic route looping through Harshaw creek canyon, the Canelo Hills, the San Rafael valley and the Patagonia mountains. This route is an extension of the Patagonia 50 route with a swing further north and east. As mapped, this route is in the direction counter to that of Patagonia 50, giving it a different and unique riding experience.
Route: Loop | 83 mi
Gain: 6,000 ft
Surface: 85% gravel, 15% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Options: Shorter
Path of Totality
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Madras, Oregon
Offers up a total exploration of Madras area: ride along Lake Simtustus and Lake Billy Chinook, test out a butte climb of 20%, and ride up Round Butte.
Route: Lollipop | 44 mi
Gain: 3,100 ft
Surface: 10% gravel, 15% double track, 75% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Urban Backcountry
Pink Lady
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Burns, Oregon
You start at a vibrant wetlands, ride through rocky canyons, hug a lush creek which evolves into a lovely pine forest with meadows, then back down through another canyon with cool rock formations.
Route: Loop | 32 mi
Gain: 1,400 ft
Surface: 100% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Pipeline Track
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Hobart, Tasmania
Get ready for fern trees and a mossy, vibrant, green forest as you ride along the gravel track of an old water pipeline that gradually climbs to the Wellington Falls trail head.
Route: Out & Back | 15 mi
Gain: 1,200 ft
Surface: 100% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Remote
Playa Ponderosa
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Flagstaff, Arizona
An old railway, towering Ponderosas, and the largest natural lake in Arizona. This is a go to route when you feel the need for speed! (w/ longer option).
Route: Lollipop | 44 mi
Gain: 2,400 ft
Surface: 80% gravel, 10% dirt-primitive road, 10% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Urban Backcountry
Playa Ponderosa (Mormon Lake Option)
Development Route
Flagstaff, Arizona
A ride with an old railway, towering Ponderosas, and the largest natural lake in Arizona. And ... a little hike-a-bike!
Route: Lollipop | 54 mi
Gain: 2,700 ft
Surface: 80% gravel, 10% dirt-primitive road, 10% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Rural
Poke the Bear
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Madras, Oregon
Roll up and over the Baldwin Hills, through some of Oregon’s wild country and past several historic farms. Then relish in a long, gradual descent back to town with outstanding views of the Cascade mountains.
Route: Loop | 33 mi
Gain: 2,400 ft
Surface: 14% paved / 86% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Locale: Remote
Powerhouse
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Portland, Oregon
A ride with steep-pitched, undulating climbs through lush forests, timberlands, and farmlands in the northern section of the Willamette Valley. Views of the Coast Mountains. Hard-packed gravel roads. This is a climbers route. Great early season riding.
Route: Lollipop | 36 mi
Gain: 4,400 ft
Surface: 65% gravel, 35% paved
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Locale: Remote
Puerto Blanco Drive
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Ajo, Arizona
One of the most scenic gravel roads in Arizona, the 37 mile Puerto Blanco Drive travels deep into the unspoiled backcountry of the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, across cactus plains, and through mountain foothills.
Route: Out & Back | 49 mi
Gain: 1,900 ft
Surface: ~ 100% gravel dirt road
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Extremely Remote
Punchbowl (Oregon)
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Hood River, Oregon
A “short but sweet” tour of the Hood River county managed forest. A big climb, a cool paved descent (steep) and “killer” views of Mt. Hood and the Hood River. And a real treat … a dip in the river (cool, cool river) near Punchbowl falls.
Route: Loop | 18 mi
Gain: 2,700 ft
Surface: 85% gravel, 15% paved
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Locale: Urban Backcountry
Pure Sonoran
Development Route
~ Phoenix, Arizona
This route is pure Sonoran desert with ten miles of the Arizona Trail single track and "Joshua Tree" type geological rock figures.
Route: Loop | 43 mi
Gain: 2,250 ft
Surface: 65% gravel, 30% single track, 5% pavement
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Locale: Extremely Remote
Quick & Dirty
Development Route
Bend, Oregon
A great after work ride for the Bend locals that will blast you out in the woods, all on your own, in no time. Just don’t go during mud season … unless you like epic. Also can be dusty....
Route: Loop | 20 mi
Gain: 1,300 ft
Surface: 90% gravel road, 10% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Rural
Ragged Jack
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Launceston, Tasmania
The baby brother to Ben Lomond (and the Jacob’s ladder route). While Jack may be a little smaller in stature, he’s a cute little bugger with a good bite!
Route: Loop | 32 mi
Gain: 3,700 ft
Surface: 80% gravel, 20% paved
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Locale: Remote
Railbed Spurs
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Bend, Oregon
This route follows a number of former railbed logging spurs once used to harvest trees from the Deschutes National Forest. As a result the grades are low and constant allowing for a quick after-work ride. On the back-half of the route there are some big open views.
Route: Lollipop | 23 mi
Gain: 1,400 ft
Surface: 100% gravel/dirt roads
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Remote
Reuben
Development Route
Prineville, Oregon
An east to west traverse of the Maury mountains along the high point ridge. Starts with a big climb, finishes with a big descent. In between a lot of rollers on dirt roads. Some exceptional views along the way.
Route: Loop | 56 mi
Gain: 5,100 ft
Surface: 80% gravel, 20% paved
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Locale: Remote
Rhyolite Rumble
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Las Vegas, Nevada
An adventurous ride just outside of Death Valley that includes the famous and historic ghost town of Rhyolite. But ... there is so much more history on this ride: old mining railbeds, an outdoor museum, hidden streams and the chance to see wild burros. Do it!
Route: Loop | 46 mi
Gain: 3,000 ft
Surface: 100% gravel / dirt road
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Locale: Remote
Rim Road 40
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Payson, Arizona
A ride along the scenic Mogollon rim (pronounced muggy-own), a massive escarpment marking the southwestern edge of the Colorado Plateau, rising to 7,700 feet in some locations with much of the land south of the rim at 4000 to 5000 feet. The views are big!!
Route: Out & Back | 39 mi
Gain: 3,700 ft
Surface: 100% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Romeo
5 Star (Premiere) Route
NorCal (Yreka), California (North)
A loop through beautiful rolling farmlands with constant mountain views (the Siskiyou mountains to the north, Mt Shasta and the Trinity peaks to the south) and an abundance of wildlife. Antelope, deer, birds of prey.
Route: Loop | 48 mi
Gain: 2,600 ft
Surface: 60% gravel, 40% paved
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Locale: Rural
Ruby South
5 Star (Premiere) Route
~ Tucson, Arizona
An out & back to the ghost town of Ruby, a mining camp from the early 1900s, with the first strike of gold in the late 1870s, and real wild west drama. The ride has wide, sweeping views of the Atascosa and Pajarito Mountains.
Route: Out & Back | 29 mi
Gain: 3,700 ft
Surface: 100% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Saguaro (East)
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Tucson, Arizona
A grand tour of Saguaro National Park, east district, by bike. Soooo much better than by car.
Route: Figure 8 | 15 mi
Gain: 1,000 ft
Surface: 35% single track, 65% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Urban Backcountry
Schoolhouse Skunk
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Lakeview, Oregon
A remote but incredibly scenic gravel bike ride with single lane gravel roads, 7 miles of single track on the famous Oregon Timber Trail, and a paved ending through the Chewaucan River canyon.
Route: Loop | 31 mi
Gain: 2,600 ft
Surface: 20% gravel, 25% single track, 55% paved
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Locale: Remote
Sherman’s Hard Rock
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Bend, Oregon
Gravel Girl’s favorite ride with a visit to Round Lake, the Wizard Falls fish hatchery, and Camp Sherman store. And a red cinder descent that showcases the expanse of Sisters mountain range.
Route: Loop | 45 mi
Gain: 3,300 ft
Surface: 55% gravel, 10% single track, 35% paved
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Locale: Rural
Silver Onion
5 Star (Premiere) Route
~ Tucson, Arizona
A bucket list gravel bike ride with squiggly climbs, Yosemite like rock walls, and some of the most bio diverse lands in America.
Route: Lollipop | 40 mi
Gain: 5,400 ft
Surface: 90% gravel, 10% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Skull Hollow
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Bend, Oregon
A ride with history and views. Skull Hollow, a massacre site where 200 died, the historic Crooked River (High) bridge, views of Smith Rock, the Cascade mountains the Crooked River gorge.
Route: Loop | 28 mi
Gain: 1,900 ft
Surface: 30% gravel, 70% paved
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Locale: Urban Backcountry
Skydog
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Bend, Oregon
If you like rolling hills, a few pitches of steep, big wide open views, ranchlands and few people ... this gravel bike ride is for you! Bonus! Skydog ranch - a wild mustang sanctuary. Birthplace of the Wild, Wild West!
Route: Lollipop | 47 mi
Gain: 3,400 ft
Surface: 80% gravel road, 20% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Slate River
Development Route
Crested Butte, Colorado
If you're looking for a challenging, high alpine gravel ride, this loop will be right up your alley. The high alpine views (and high elevation) will leave you breathless. This route, which goes over two mountain passes, features terrific and sometimes challenging gravel roads and alpine lakes.
Route: Loop | 29 mi
Gain: 3,400 ft
Surface: 70% gravel, 30% paved
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Locale: Remote
South Junction
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Madras, Oregon
A simple out & back exploring the scenic Deschutes River Canyon and the old railway line that was part of the Deschutes Railway Wars. Great history! Great views!
Route: Out & Back | 23 mi
Gain: 2,300 ft
Surface: 100% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Steens Mountain Loop Road
5 Star (Premiere) Route
~ Burns, Oregon
The Steens Mountain Loop Road departs the tiny, historic town of Frenchglen and climbs up Oregon’s eighth-tallest mountain on a tour of massive gorges, vast panoramas and one of the most spectacular lakes in the Pacific Northwest.
Route: Loop | 72 mi
Gain: 7,300 ft
Surface: 85% gravel, 15% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Summit Ridge
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Dufur / Maupin, Oregon
This route highlights the unique hydrological features of the Fifteenmile Watershed: Fifteenmile creek, the hollows, and Summit Ridge. The Dufur / Tygh Valley / Dalles area is one of the best spring time riding areas in the state. Moderate temps and little rain. The roads are quiet, the views are big!
Route: Loop | 45 mi
Gain: 4,000 ft
Surface: 55% gravel, 45% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Rural
The Big One6
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Madras, Oregon
Rolling hills, big views, good pavement, little traffic, cool geology and a scenic lake. This ride “goes” almost year-round.
Route: Out & Back | 31 mi
Gain: 2,500 ft
Surface: 20% gravel road, 80% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Rural
The Dirty Lemmon
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Tucson, Arizona
This is a big, big endeavor! But … the payoffs are huge: (a) the accomplishment of a monster climb (4400 feet in 13 miles), (b) one of the longest and most scenic paved descents in the West and (c) bragging rights with your riding friends.
Route: Loop | 114 mi
Gain: 12,000 ft
Surface: 50% gravel, 50% paved
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Locale: Remote
The Dredge
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Baker City, Oregon
A ride loaded with gold mining history. A dredge, a historic pumphouse, a ghost town and active working mining claims. You will also see first hand efforts to clean up the harmful impacts of mining.
Route: Loop | 48 mi
Gain: 4,000 ft
Surface: 55% gravel road, 45% pavement
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Locale: Extremely Remote
The Mighty Fraser
Development Route
~ Lillooet, British Columbia
This is a route worthy of being in a pro tour like the Giro d’Italia, complete with a wine tasting stop! Experience a unique crossing of the mighty Fraser River on a hand-drawn ferry, tackle big climbs with amazing views, make a stop at a lake that NASA has an interest in, and pass through indigenous First Nation lands. This and more await the strong who set out on this route.
Route: Loop | 128 mi
Gain: 18,220 ft
Surface: 70% gravel, ~30% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Extremely Remote
The Pawn
5 Star (Premiere) Route
Sisters, Oregon
An adventurous up / down route with big views of volcanic craters, mountain tops, and long ridgelines with constantly changing terrain from gravel roads to rugged forest service track to flowy single-track.
Route: Loop | 42 mi
Gain: 3,300 ft
Surface: 80% gravel, 15% single-track, 5% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Options: Shorter
