Backcountry Discovery Route
MotorHard$$10 days5,000m gain3,500m summitSummer1 training
What it takes
Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDRs) are curated off-highway routes spanning entire US states — Montana, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Washington, and more. Each BDR runs 500-1,500 miles through remote terrain on a mix of dirt, gravel, and pavement. 50% of BDR riders are over 50, drawn by the combination of route-finding, self-reliance, and wilderness access. Annual growth of 15% reflects booming interest.