Discover a diverse collection of overlanding routes created by fellow adventurers. Our routes are organized by state, though some may span multiple states. Each link will direct you to an external website. Please note, we do not create, maintain, or verify these routes.

The overlanding routes featured here typically adhere to the following criteria:

• Designed for multi-day journeys and/or covering significant portions of a state or crossing multiple states.
• Most include up-to-date GPX files.
• Traverse only public roads and/or lands.

Fellow Overlanders Sites:

• Overland Trail Guides
  • I have used this site for planning most of my routes.

By State:

ALASKA

• Dalton Highway – The Dalton Highway spans 414 miles from Livengood to Prudhoe Bay, the unofficial terminus of the Pan-American Highway. Campgrounds are available along the way, but be prepared—there’s no cell phone service, and the roads can be treacherous when wet!
• Pacific Crest Overland Route – The Pacific Crest Overland Route in Alaska highlights the state’s rugged beauty and diverse landscapes, offering adventurers a chance to experience its untamed wilderness. From breathtaking mountain ranges to serene forests, this segment provides a truly unforgettable overlanding adventure.
  

ARIZONA

• Arizona Backcountry Discovery Route – This 750-mile journey takes you through Arizona, starting at the US/Mexico border and heading north. The optimal times to embark on this route are late spring or early fall.
• The Saguaro Traverse – is a 293-mile journey through the Sonoran Desert, showcasing the iconic Saguaro cacti and diverse landscapes around Tucson, Arizona. This epic route offers a mix of rugged canyons and scenic drives, providing an unforgettable adventure through one of the most captivating desert environments.
• The St. George Super G – also known as the Super G Track, is a 437-mile loop around St. George, Utah, traversing scenic mountains, mesas, and canyons. This route offers a mix of well-graded roads and challenging backcountry trails, providing adventurers with a diverse and captivating overlanding experience
• Arizona Peace Trail – is a 675+ mile off-road adventure that spans the beautiful Sonoran Desert, showcasing towering Saguaro cacti, red rock bluffs, and diverse desert landscapes. This trail offers a unique and rugged experience, perfect for off-road enthusiasts looking to explore some of Arizona’s most scenic and remote areas.
• Mogollon Rim Discovery Trail – is a 180-mile route that takes you through the stunning landscapes of Arizona’s Mogollon Rim, offering a mix of rugged cliffs, serene lakes, and diverse ecosystems. This trail provides an extraordinary adventure for nature enthusiasts and overlanding adventurers alike, showcasing the beauty of the region’s forests, grasslands, and deserts.
• The Sonoran Desert Traverse – is a 317-mile overland route connecting California’s Coachella Valley with the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona. This epic journey highlights the historical, geological, and natural wonders of the Sonoran Desert, offering adventurers a mix of scenic drives and rugged terrain.
• The Gila Traverse – is a 144-mile route just outside Phoenix, Arizona, offering a mix of rugged jeep tracks and graded dirt roads through the stunning landscapes of the Sonoran Desert and Mogollon Rim. This trail showcases towering Saguaro cacti, red rock bluffs, and historic mining sites, providing a diverse and captivating overlanding adventure.
• Sedona Backcountry Trail – is a 250-mile loop starting and ending in Sedona, Arizona, offering a mix of scenic red rock vistas, rugged jeep trails, and historic sites. This route takes you through the highlands of Coconino National Forest, around Sycamore Canyon, and past old mining towns like Jerome, providing a diverse and captivating overlanding experience.
• El Camino del Diablo – is a historic 124-mile route through the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, tracing the US-Mexico border. Known for its harsh and unforgiving terrain, this trail has been used for centuries by indigenous peoples, explorers, and settlers, offering a challenging yet rewarding adventure for modern-day overlanders.
• Craters & Cacti Trail – is a 299-mile overland route that takes you through Arizona’s stunning borderlands, featuring ancient volcanic craters, massive dune fields, and iconic Saguaro and Organ Pipe cacti. This epic journey offers a mix of dirt roads and graded paths, providing a unique desert adventure for overlanding enthusiasts.
• Kofa Pioneer Trail – is a 243-mile overland route through the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in Southern Arizona. This trail offers a mix of graded gravel roads, sandy washes, and rocky Jeep trails, providing adventurers with a rugged and scenic desert experience.
• The North Rim Grand Traverse – is a 547-mile route that takes you through the stunning landscapes of Arizona’s North Rim, offering a mix of well-maintained dirt roads and scenic jeep trails. This adventure showcases lush meadows, aspen groves, and breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon, providing a unique and picturesque overlanding experience.
• Gold Butte Adventure Route – is a 349-mile overland trail that takes you through the stunning landscapes of Gold Butte National Monument in Nevada. This route offers a mix of rugged dirt roads, scenic vistas, and numerous historical and archaeological sites, making it a perfect adventure for those seeking to explore the remote beauty of southern Nevada1.
  

ARKANSAS

• TransAmerica Trail – The Arkansas section of this trail stretches 433 miles.
• High Water Mark Trail – Created by Ozark Overland Adventures, this version of the High Water Mark Trail features numerous water crossings, as showcased in their video.
• Ozark Overland Adventure Trail – A five-day expedition through the technical trails and scenic backroads of the Ozark National Forest.
• Green Country Oklahoma Adventure Tour – also known as the GOAT, is a 458-mile backcountry route through the rolling foothills of Northeast Oklahoma. This scenic adventure showcases lush landscapes, numerous water crossings, and historical sites, making it a perfect journey for overlanding enthusiasts.
• Ozark Overland Adventure Trail – is a 309-mile route through the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest in Arkansas. This trail offers a mix of scenic drives and technical challenges, taking you through rugged terrain, historic sites, and beautiful landscapes1. It’s perfect for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path overlanding experience in the heart of the Ozarks.
• The High Water Mark Trail – also known as the Ozark Overland Trail, is a 140-mile route through the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas. This trail features numerous water crossings, tight old logging roads, and scenic forest service roads, offering a challenging yet rewarding adventure for overlanding enthusiasts.

CALIFORNIA

• Pacific Crest Overland Route – This iconic trail stretches from border to border, traversing the westernmost states of the United States and showcasing all the highlights along the way!
• The Pacific Crest Overland Route – is an iconic trail that spans from the US-Mexico border in California to the US-Canada border in Washington, offering adventurers a chance to experience diverse landscapes, from deserts to mountains. This route showcases some of the most scenic and iconic sites along the West Coast, making it a must-do for overlanding enthusiasts.
• The Mojave Road – Embark on a 150-mile journey along the historic Mojave Road. This route is available with an OnX subscription.
• East Mojave Heritage Trail – Covering over 600 miles, this trail features some of the best sights and quirky attractions in the Mojave Desert. Access requires an OnX subscription.
• The East Mojave Heritage Trail – is a 660-mile overland route through the East Mojave Desert, showcasing the region’s historical and geological treasures. This trail offers a challenging yet rewarding adventure through diverse desert terrains, including Joshua tree forests, dry lake beds, and rugged mountain passes.
• Mojave Road – is a historic 138-mile route through the Mojave National Preserve in Southern California, offering a mix of rugged desert terrain, historical sites, and stunning landscapes. This trail, originally used by indigenous tribes and later by American settlers, requires a high-clearance 4×4 vehicle and is best traveled from October to April due to extreme summer temperatures.
• Eastern Sierra Traverse – is a 249-mile route that showcases the rugged beauty of California’s High Sierra, straddling Highway 395. This epic journey traverses some of the highest elevation roads and trails in California, offering breathtaking views and a challenging adventure through diverse landscapes.
• Big Bear Overland Track – is a 139-mile route through the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California, offering a mix of pine forests, desert vistas, and historic sites. This scenic trail provides a diverse overlanding experience with challenging jeep tracks and beautiful views of Big Bear Lake and the surrounding mountains.
• Siskiyou Crest Adventure Trail – is a 311-mile route through the stunning landscapes of southern Oregon and northern California. This trail offers a mix of alpine scenery, wild rivers, and rugged mountain roads, providing adventurers with an unforgettable journey through the Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion.
• The Great American Outback Trail – is a 2,400-mile overland route designed to be the most remote track in the lower 48 states. It showcases the history and geological wonders of the northern Great Basin desert and eastern Cascades, offering adventurers a chance to explore some of the most untouched and scenic landscapes in the American West.
• Redwood Coast Adventure Trail – is a 472-mile route that takes you through the heart of California’s Redwood Country, from Crescent City to Mendocino. This scenic trail offers a mix of well-graded dirt roads and paved paths, allowing adventurers to explore ancient redwood forests, rugged coastlines, and serene rivers.
• The Sonoran Desert Traverse – is a 317-mile overland route connecting California’s Coachella Valley with the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona. This epic journey highlights the historical, geological, and natural wonders of the Sonoran Desert, offering adventurers a mix of scenic drives and rugged terrain.
• Pony Express Trail – is a historic route spanning approximately 2,255 miles from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. Originally used for delivering mail in just 10 days during the 1860s, this trail now offers adventurers a chance to explore significant historical sites and rugged landscapes across eight states.
• The California Crest Trail – is a 600-mile overland route showcasing California’s diverse landscapes, from the Sierra Nevada to the Northern Coastal Range. Highlights include stunning mountain vistas, historic mining towns, and varied wildlife habitats, making it a memorable journey for adventurers.
• New Idria Adventure Route – is a 151-mile overland trail located in Central California, roughly halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. This route offers a unique backcountry experience with diverse geological and ecological zones, including the historic New Idria mining district. It’s perfect for a quick getaway, with a trip length of 2-4 days and best visited during the shoulder seasons of spring and fall.
• Trona Desert Trail – is a 239-mile overland route through southern California’s iconic desert landscapes. This trail offers a mix of strange rock formations, technical trails, and stunning desert scenery, including the famous Trona Pinnacles. It’s a perfect adventure for those looking to explore the unique beauty of the California desert.
• El Dorado Backcountry Discovery Trail – is a 192-mile route through the stunning landscapes of the El Dorado National Forest in California’s High Sierra. This trail offers a mix of rugged jeep trails, serene alpine lakes, and beautiful pine forests, providing adventurers with an unforgettable overlanding experience.
• The Lost Sierra 4×4 Trail – is a 204-mile route through the historic gold mining regions of Northern California’s Sierra Nevada. This trail offers a mix of graded forest service roads, rocky jeep tracks, and scenic overlooks, providing adventurers with a chance to explore old gold fields, ghost towns, and stunning alpine landscapes.
• Steelhead Adventure Trail – is a 246-mile route through the Smith River National Recreation Area in Northern California. This trail offers a mix of graded forest service roads, rugged jeep trails, and scenic riverfront access, providing adventurers with a unique experience in the stunning Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion.
• Anza-Borrego Discovery Trail – is a 216-mile route through the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in Southern California. This trail offers a mix of dirt roads and trails, showcasing the park’s stunning badlands, slot canyons, palm oases, and rugged mountains, making it a premier destination for overlanding and off-roading enthusiasts.
• Tahoe Backcountry Discovery Trail – is a 237-mile route through the heart of California’s central Sierra Nevada, offering adventurers a chance to experience granite peaks, alpine meadows, and crystal-clear lakes. This trail provides a mix of forest service roads and jeep trails, showcasing the natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities of the Tahoe National Forest.
• Shasta-Trinity Backcountry Discovery Trail – is a 257-mile route through Northern California’s diverse landscapes, including lush conifer forests, alpine meadows, and volcanic peaks. This trail offers a mix of dirt roads and jeep trails, providing adventurers with a chance to explore the scenic beauty of the Shasta-Trinity region.
• Mendocino Grand Circuit – is a 301-mile overland route through the Mendocino National Forest in Northern California. This trail offers a mix of dirt forest roads, scenic overlooks, and diverse landscapes, including mixed conifer forests, oak-dotted grasslands, and river canyons. It’s a great adventure for those looking to escape the crowds and explore the natural beauty of the region.
• Joshua Tree Adventure Route – is a 150-mile overland trail through Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California, showcasing the unique landscapes of the Mojave and Colorado deserts. This route offers a mix of scenic drives, hiking trails, and rock climbing opportunities, providing adventurers with a chance to explore the park’s stunning geologic features, dark night skies, and rich cultural history.
• Plumas Backcountry Discovery Trail – is a 167-mile route through the Plumas National Forest in Northern California. This trail offers a mix of wide dirt forest service roads and rocky jeep trails, providing adventurers with a chance to explore pristine mountain streams, crystal-clear lakes, and historic mining relics from California’s pioneer days.
• Lassen Backcountry Discovery Trail – is a 167-mile route through the Plumas National Forest in Northern California. This trail offers a mix of wide dirt forest service roads and rocky jeep trails, providing adventurers with a chance to explore pristine mountain streams, crystal-clear lakes, and historic mining relics from California’s pioneer days.
• Six Rivers Backcountry Discovery Trail – is a 219-mile route through the Six Rivers National Forest in Northern California. This trail offers a mix of dirt and gravel forest roads, scenic river canyons, and dense evergreen forests, providing adventurers with a chance to explore the beautiful wilderness and possibly even spot some local wildlife, including Bigfoot!
• Emerald Triangle Grand Traverse – is a 219-mile route through the Six Rivers National Forest in Northern California. This trail offers a mix of dirt and gravel forest roads, scenic river canyons, and dense evergreen forests, providing adventurers with a chance to explore the beautiful wilderness and possibly even spot some local wildlife, including Bigfoot!
• Modoc Backcountry Discovery Trail – is a 204-mile route through the Modoc National Forest in northeastern California. This trail offers a mix of scenic drives, historic sites, and diverse landscapes, including lava tubes, wild mustangs, and prehistoric volcanic buttes, making it a unique adventure for overlanding enthusiasts.
• Lost Coast 4×4 Trail – is a 177-mile overland adventure through Northern California’s rugged coastline. This route takes you through old-growth redwood forests, spectacular coastal mountains, and wild beaches, offering breathtaking views and a chance to explore some of the most remote and beautiful areas of the Lost Coast.
• Mendocino Backcountry Discovery Trail – is a 167-mile route through the Mendocino National Forest in Northern California. This trail offers a mix of dirt roads and scenic forest paths, providing adventurers with a chance to explore diverse landscapes, historic sites, and the natural beauty of the region.
• Death Valley Adventure Route – is a 421-mile overland trail through Death Valley National Park, the largest national park in the contiguous United States. This route offers a mix of rugged jeep trails, scenic mountain peaks, ghost towns, petroglyphs, salt flats, and hot springs, providing adventurers with a chance to explore the park’s diverse and extreme landscapes.
• Big Sur Adventure Route – is a 421-mile overland trail through Death Valley National Park, the largest national park in the contiguous United States. This route offers a mix of rugged jeep trails, scenic mountain peaks, ghost towns, petroglyphs, salt flats, and hot springs, providing adventurers with a chance to explore the park’s diverse and extreme landscapes.

COLORADO

• Enchanted Rockies Trail – Lifestyle Overland’s route 800-mile route takes you through the unpaved paths of New Mexico and Colorado.
• Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route – Embark on a 675-mile adventure through Colorado’s most mountainous trails, starting at the Four Corners and winding up to Wyoming.
• Great Continental Divide Ride – Spanning 2,767 miles from Canada to Mexico, this ride can be divided into multiple parts or tackled one state at a time.
• TransAmerica Trail – Explore the 567-mile Colorado section of this renowned trail.
• Rimrocker Trail – Travel 160 miles from Moab, UT, to Montrose, CO on the Rimrocker trail.
• Jurassic Discovery Trail – is a 324-mile overland route through the rugged canyonlands of Dinosaur National Monument and the surrounding Colorado Plateau. This trail offers adventurers a chance to explore prehistoric wonders, including fossils and ancient river canyons, while enjoying breathtaking vistas and dispersed camping opportunities.
• Trans-Rockies Adventure Trail – is a 935-mile overland route that takes you through the heart of the Colorado Rockies, connecting Denver to Salt Lake City. This epic journey features nearly 700 miles of dirt roads, high elevation mountain passes, stunning alpine views, rugged jeep tracks, and scenic red rock canyons, making it a must-do for overlanding enthusiasts.
• The Grand-Rocker Loop – is a 509-mile overland route through the stunning landscapes of Moab, Utah, and the surrounding areas. This epic adventure combines some of the best trails in the region, including the Kokopelli Trail, Tabeguache Trail, and Dolores Triangle, offering a mix of technical jeep trails, alpine views, red rock canyons, and remote backcountry exploration.
• Flat Tops Adventure Trail – is a 298-mile overland route through the Flat Tops Wilderness in Colorado. This trail offers a mix of scenic drives, rugged jeep tracks, and breathtaking alpine landscapes, providing adventurers with a chance to explore unique geological formations, subalpine meadows, and pristine high-altitude lakes.
• Rio Grande Backcountry Discovery Trail – is a 298-mile overland route through the Flat Tops Wilderness in Colorado. This trail offers a mix of scenic drives, rugged jeep tracks, and breathtaking alpine landscapes, providing adventurers with a chance to explore unique geological formations, subalpine meadows, and pristine high-altitude lakes.
• Colorado Peaks & Passes Adventure Route – is a 180-mile overland trail through the San Juan National Forest in Colorado. This route features some of the highest elevation roads in the United States, including iconic passes like Black Bear Pass and Imogene Pass, offering breathtaking mountain scenery and historic mining sites.
• RimRocker Trail – is a 160-mile overland route connecting Montrose, Colorado to Moab, Utah. This trail offers a mix of wide dirt roads and rocky jeep trails, showcasing stunning redrock canyons, winding rivers, desert vistas, and alpine forests. It’s perfect for 4WD, OHV, bicycle, and hiking adventures, providing a true wilderness experience with minimal crowds.
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GEORGIA

• Georgia Traverse – This 390-mile route stretches from east to west (or west to east!) across Georgia, with 226 miles of unpaved paths. The route download includes waypoints for potential campsites, hiking opportunities, and water crossings.
  • The Georgia Traverse – overlandtrailguides.com
• Georgia Adventure Trail – Spanning 580 miles from Florida to North Carolina, the Georgia Adventure Trail navigates unpaved roads and backcountry trails.
  

IDAHO

• Idaho Backcountry Discovery Route – This extensive 1,250-mile route traverses the remote mountains of Idaho. It’s best tackled in the summer months to avoid snow.
• Great Continental Divide Ride – Spanning 2,767 miles from Canada to Mexico, this ride can be divided into multiple segments or undertaken one state at a time.
• Magruder Corridor – Travel through some of the most remote areas of the lower 48 on this historic route, named after Magruder, who tragically lost his life along the trail. Available with an OnX subscription.
• Lolo Motorway – Despite its name, this “motorway” is a single-lane dirt road meandering through the stunning Idaho mountains, often skirting steep drop-offs. It’s known to be more challenging than the Magruder, and a chainsaw is essential, especially early in the summer.
• TransAmerica Trail – Explore the 537-mile Idaho section of this renowned trail.
• Great Basin Heritage Trail – is a 390-mile off-pavement route across North Georgia, created by David Giguere. This epic adventure takes you from the Georgia/South Carolina border to the Georgia/Alabama border, showcasing the hidden beauty of Northern Georgia, including diverse landscapes, scenic forest roads, and unique waypoints for camping and hiking.
• Hells Canyon Adventure Trail – is a 368-mile overland route through the stunning landscapes of Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America. This trail offers adventurers a chance to experience wild rivers, abundant wildlife, snowcapped alpine peaks, rugged canyons, and dispersed camping opportunities, making it an epic journey through the Pacific Northwest.
• The Great American Outback Trail – is a 2,400-mile overland route designed to be the most remote track in the lower 48 states. It showcases the history and geological wonders of the northern Great Basin desert and eastern Cascades, offering adventurers a chance to explore some of the most untouched and scenic landscapes in the American West.
• The Idaho Traverse – is an 860-mile overland route through Idaho’s stunning backcountry, showcasing lush alpine valleys, jagged snow-capped peaks, and Wild and Scenic Rivers. This route offers a mix of graded dirt forest service roads, secondary dirt roads, and interconnecting pavement, providing adventurers with a chance to explore some of the largest unspoiled natural areas in the contiguous United States
• Owyhee Discovery Trail – is a 218-mile overland route through the rugged and remote Owyhee Canyonlands, located along the border of eastern Oregon and southwestern Idaho. This trail offers adventurers a chance to explore stunning basalt canyons, ancient volcanic formations, and the Owyhee River, providing a unique and wild backcountry experience.
  

KENTUCKY

• Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway – This ever-expanding trail system in the Daniel Boone National Forest is maintained by a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving access rights to the historic county roads. Purchasing hats, T-shirts, and stickers supports keeping these trails open!
• Kentucky Adventure Tour – This thousand-mile loop takes you through Kentucky and neighboring states, offering both hard and easy route options. About 40% of the journey is on narrow country roads, with the remainder on gravel, dirt, or trails. Expect the adventure to take at least five days to complete.
  • Also here: overlandtrailguides.com
    

MAINE & MASSACHUSETTS

• North East Backcountry Discovery Route – Spanning 1,300 miles, this route takes you through the scenic landscapes of New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Originally designed for motorcycles, most of the trail is also accessible by 4×4 vehicles.
  

MISSISSIPPI

• TransAmerica Trail – Explore the 300-mile stretch of the TransAmerica Trail as it winds through Mississippi.
  

MONTANA

• Great Continental Divide Ride – This incredible 2,767-mile journey from Canada to Mexico can be broken down into multiple sections, allowing you to experience one state at a time.
  

NEVADA

• Nevada Backcountry Discovery Route – Nevada Backcountry Discovery Route – 900 miles of trails through the deserts of Nevada.
• The Pony Express – A 487 mile historical route following the old Pony Express Overland mail route. Available with an OnX subscription.
• Silver State 500 – is a challenging 551-mile overland route through the remote and rugged reaches of the Great Basin, modeled after the famous Vegas to Reno race course. This epic adventure takes you from Las Vegas to Reno, Nevada, traversing diverse desert landscapes, mountain ranges, and historic mining areas, offering a true test of off-road driving skills and endurance.
• Great Basin Heritage Trail – is a 2,105-mile overland route through the remote and rugged landscapes of the Great Basin, spanning Nevada, Idaho, Utah, and California. This trail offers adventurers a chance to explore diverse ecosystems, historical mining sites, and stunning geological features, making it one of the most remote and rewarding overland adventures in the lower 48 states.
• The Great American Outback Trail – is a 2,400-mile overland route designed to be the most remote track in the lower 48 states. It showcases the history and geological wonders of the northern Great Basin desert and eastern Cascades, offering adventurers a chance to explore some of the most untouched and scenic landscapes in the American West.
• East Mojave Heritage Trail – is a 660-mile overland route through the East Mojave Desert, showcasing the region’s historical and geological treasures. This trail offers a mix of diverse desert terrains, including Joshua tree forests, dry lake beds, and rugged mountain passes, providing adventurers with a challenging yet rewarding experience.
• Pony Express Trail – is a historic 2,255-mile route that once carried mail from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California in just 10 days during the 1860s. This trail, which operated for only 18 months, is now a National Historic Trail and offers adventurers a chance to explore significant historical sites and rugged landscapes across eight states.
• Gold Butte Adventure Route – is a 349-mile overland trail through the Gold Butte National Monument in Southern Nevada. This route offers a mix of rugged desert terrain, historical sites, and stunning rock formations, making it a hidden gem for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts. Highlights include the Valley of Fire State Park, petroglyphs, and the scenic Bitter Springs Scenic Byway.
• Death Valley Adventure Route – is a 421-mile overland trail through Death Valley National Park, the largest national park in the contiguous United States. This route offers a mix of rugged jeep trails, scenic mountain peaks, ghost towns, petroglyphs, salt flats, hot springs, and more, providing adventurers with a chance to explore the park’s diverse and extreme landscapes.
• Black Rock Desert Adventure Route – is a 231-mile overland trail through the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area in northwestern Nevada. This route offers adventurers expansive horizons, abandoned mines, ghost towns, hot springs, and DIY art exhibits. It’s a lesser-traveled desert region, making it perfect for those seeking a unique and remote off-road experience.

NEW MEXICO

• Enchanted Rockies Trail – Lifestyle Overland’s route Lifestyle Overland’s route that takes you along 800 miles of unpaved routes through New Mexico and Colorado.
• New Mexico Backcountry Discovery Route – The NMBDR takes you through some of the most impressive and distinctive scenery New Mexico has to offer.
• Great Continental Divide Ride – A total of 2,767 miles from Canada to Mexico. This ride can be split into multiple parts, or you can ride one state at a time.
• Green Country Oklahoma Adventure Tour (GOAT) – is an incredible 490-mile overland route through the lush landscapes of Northeast Oklahoma. This adventure takes you through the western foothills of the Ozark Plateau, featuring scenic creek crossings, verdant rolling hills, and historical sites related to Native American tribes, including the Cherokee Nation. It’s a perfect journey for those looking to explore Oklahoma’s natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
  

NEW YORK & NEW HAMPSHIRE

• North East Backcountry Discovery Route – This route covers 1,300 miles across New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. It was created for motorcycles, but 4x4s can do most of the route.
  

NORTH CAROLINA

• TransAmerica Trail – Explore the 507-mile North Carolina section of the TransAmerica Trail.
  

OKLAHOMA

• TransAmerica Trail – Traverse the 674-mile Oklahoma section of the TransAmerica Trail.
• Oklahoma Adventure Trail – This 1,300-mile loop takes you around the state of Oklahoma, offering a diverse overlanding experience.
• Green Country Oklahoma Adventure Tour – also known as the GOAT, is a 490-mile overland route through the lush landscapes of Northeast Oklahoma. This route takes you through the western foothills of the Ozark Plateau, offering scenic creek crossings, verdant rolling hills, and historical sites related to Native American tribes like the Cherokee Nation. It’s a fantastic adventure for those looking to explore Oklahoma’s natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.

OREGON

• Oregon Back Country Discovery Routes – This trail system crosses up to 1,500 miles of roads and trails in Oregon. Physical copies of the routes must be purchased to access the digital version.
• Pacific Crest Overland Route – The Pacific Crest trail spans from border to border, following the westernmost states of the United States and hitting all the highlights!
  • Also here: overlandtrailguides.com
• TransAmerica Trail – Navigate the 781-mile Oregon section of the TransAmerica Trail.
• Hells Canyon Adventure Trail – is a 368-mile overland route through the stunning landscapes of Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America. This trail offers adventurers a chance to experience wild rivers, abundant wildlife, snowcapped alpine peaks, rugged canyons, and dispersed camping opportunities, making it an epic journey through the Pacific Northwest.
• Siskiyou Crest Adventure Trail – is a 311-mile overland route through the stunning landscapes of the Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion, spanning southwestern Oregon and northwestern California. This trail offers adventurers a chance to explore alpine scenery, snow-capped peaks, wild and scenic rivers, and diverse flora and fauna. The route begins in Ashland, Oregon, and takes you through the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, providing breathtaking views and a true wilderness experience.
• The Great American Outback Trail – is a 2,400-mile overland route designed to be the most remote track in the lower 48 states. It showcases the history and geological wonders of the northern Great Basin desert and eastern Cascades, making it a hit among history and nature enthusiasts. The trail offers expansive horizons, dark night skies, and a true sense of wilderness.
• Lava Lands Overland Trail – is a 245-mile route through the heart of central Oregon’s volcanic landscape. This trail offers adventurers a chance to explore emerald forests, lava flows, cinder cones, and lava caves. Highlights include the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, Clear Lake, and the Three Sisters mountains.
• Owyhee Discovery Trail – is a 218-mile overland route through the rugged and remote Owyhee Canyonlands, located along the border of eastern Oregon and southwestern Idaho. This trail offers adventurers a chance to explore stunning basalt canyons, ancient volcanic formations, and the Owyhee River, providing a unique and wild backcountry experience.
• Steelhead Adventure Trail – is a 246-mile route through the Smith River National Recreation Area in Northern California. This trail offers a mix of graded forest service roads, rugged jeep trails, and scenic riverfront access, providing adventurers with a unique experience in the stunning Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion.
• Wild Rivers Discovery Trail – is a 223-mile overland route through the stunning landscapes of the Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion, spanning southwestern Oregon and northwestern California. This trail offers adventurers a chance to explore alpine scenery, snow-capped peaks, wild and scenic rivers, and diverse flora and fauna. The route begins in the Klamath River area and stretches to Port Orford along the Southern Oregon Coast.
• The Cascadia Skyline – is a 188-mile overland route through the stunning landscapes of northern Oregon’s Cascade Mountains. This trail offers adventurers a chance to explore emerald green forests, snow-capped volcanic peaks, and glassy mountain lakes. The route begins in Lyons, Oregon, and ends in Hood River, Oregon, showcasing some of the most iconic scenery in the Pacific Northwest.
• Alvord Desert Adventure Trail – is a 299-mile overland route through the high desert of eastern Oregon. This trail offers adventurers a chance to explore the vast Alvord Desert playa, rugged river canyons, and the stunning Steens Mountain, which rises nearly 10,000 feet above the desert floor. The trail is known for its isolation, brilliant night skies, and unique desert landscapes.
  

PENNSYLVANIA

• Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route – Covering 1,080 miles, this route takes you through Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
  

SOUTH CAROLINA

• South Carolina Adventure Route – The SCAR is a little over 1,000 miles, looping through rural South Carolina and taking in mountains, forests, state parks, historical sites, quaint towns, and even the ocean.
  

TENNESSEE

• TransAmerica Trail – Embark on a 770-mile journey through the scenic landscapes of Tennessee along the TransAmerica Trail.
• Kentucky Adventure Tour – is a 900+ mile loop around the hills and mountains of southeastern Kentucky. This route offers a mix of rural narrow twisty paved roads and gravel, dirt roads, and trails. The tour showcases the best aspects of eastern Kentucky, including quaint towns, scenic rivers, dense forests, and historic sites.

TEXAS

• Texas Hill Country Tour – is a 148-mile overland route through the scenic landscapes of central Texas. This route offers adventurers a chance to explore rolling hills, mesas, and valleys of the oak-filled savannah. The tour is known for its local charm, rich cultural history, and quaint beauty, making it a popular destination for overlanding enthusiasts.
• Guadalupe Mountains Adventure Trail – is a 294-mile overland route through the rugged and scenic Guadalupe Mountains in West Texas. This trail offers adventurers a chance to explore diverse landscapes, including desert plains, deep canyons, sheer cliffs, and pine forests at higher elevations. Highlights include the highest peak in Texas, Guadalupe Peak (8,750′), and a variety of plant and animal life, including bobcats, mountain lions, black bears, and over 1,000 species of flora.
• Big Bend Adventure Route – is a 618-mile overland trail through the rugged and scenic landscapes of Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park in Texas. This route offers adventurers a chance to explore the iconic terrain of the Chihuahuan Desert, the Rio Grande, and the Chisos Mountains.
  

UTAH

• Utah Traverse – Travel 850 miles across the stunning southern side of Utah, but be ready for extremely soft sand!
• Utah Backcountry Discovery Route – This 871-mile route from south to north takes you through Utah’s deserts and canyons, including Moab.
• TransAmerica Trail – Explore the 920-mile Utah section of the TransAmerica Trail.
• Rimrocker Trail – This 160-mile trail leads you from Moab, UT, to Montrose, CO, offering incredible views and adventure.
• Jurassic Discovery Trail – is a 324-mile overland route through the rugged canyonlands of Dinosaur National Monument and the surrounding Colorado Plateau. This trail offers adventurers a chance to explore prehistoric wonders, including fossils and ancient river canyons, while enjoying breathtaking vistas and dispersed camping opportunities.
• The St. George Super G – also known as the Super G Track, is a 437-mile overland route that circles the mountains, mesas, and desert plains around St. George, Utah. This route offers adventurers a chance to explore some of southwestern Utah’s most scenic landscapes, including the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, Snow Canyon State Park, and Hurricane Mesa.
• Great Basin Heritage Trail – is a 2,105-mile overland route through the remote and rugged landscapes of the Great Basin, spanning Nevada, Idaho, Utah, and California. This trail offers adventurers a chance to explore diverse ecosystems, historical mining sites, and stunning geological features, making it one of the most remote and rewarding overland adventures in the lower 48 states.
• Trans-Rockies Adventure Trail – is a 935-mile overland route that takes you through the heart of the Colorado Rockies, connecting Denver to Salt Lake City. This epic journey features nearly 700 miles of dirt roads, high elevation mountain passes, stunning alpine views, rugged jeep tracks, and scenic red rock canyons.
• The Grand-Rocker Loop – is a thrilling 509-mile overland route that weaves through the breathtaking landscapes of Moab, Utah, and its surrounding areas. This adventure combines some of the region’s most iconic trails, including the RimRocker Trail, Kokopelli Trail, and Tabeguache Trail, along with lesser-known paths for a true off-road experience.
• Pony Express Trail – is a historic 2,255-mile route that once carried mail from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California in just 10 days during the 1860s. This trail, which operated for only 18 months, is now a National Historic Trail and offers adventurers a chance to explore significant historical sites and rugged landscapes across eight states: Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and California.
• The Maze District Adventure Route – is a 246-mile overland route through the remote and rugged Maze District of Canyonlands National Park in Utah. This route offers adventurers a chance to explore some of the most isolated and technically challenging dirt roads in the lower 48 states. Highlights include stunning buttes, mesas, and reddish-orange cliffs, as well as ancient rock art and arches.
• Capitol Reef Backcountry Trail – is a 203-mile overland route through the unique landscape of Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. This trail offers adventurers a chance to explore the Waterpocket Fold, a nearly 100-mile long warp in the Earth’s crust that creates a stunning and diverse landscape. The route features mostly graded dirt roads, some secondary roads that can be mildly technical, and a limited amount of connecting pavement.
• Cedar Mesa Heritage Trail – is a 264-mile overland route through the stunning landscapes of Cedar Mesa in southeastern Utah. This trail offers adventurers a chance to explore the ancient wonders of the Ancestral Puebloans, including hundreds of ruins and rock art sites. The route stretches from Moab to Mexican Hat and combines some of Utah’s most iconic trails, providing incredible scenery and opportunities to delve into the historical antiquities left by the Ancestral Puebloan people.
• Grand Staircase Adventure Route – is a 246-mile overland route through the stunning landscapes of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah. This trail offers adventurers a chance to explore the monument’s monoliths, slot canyons, arches, and mosaic badlands, providing a true wilderness experience.
• San Rafael Swell Adventure Route – is a 224-mile overland route through the stunning landscapes of the San Rafael Swell in central Utah. This route offers adventurers a chance to explore technical trails, stunning desert scenery, hikes to slot canyons and natural bridges, and rich aboriginal history.
• Gold Butte Adventure Route – is a 224-mile overland route through the stunning landscapes of the San Rafael Swell in central Utah. This route offers adventurers a chance to explore technical trails, stunning desert scenery, hikes to slot canyons and natural bridges, and rich aboriginal history.
• White Rim Trail – is a 100-mile loop located in Canyonlands National Park, Utah. This trail offers stunning views of the surrounding desert landscapes, the Colorado River, and the Green River. It’s a popular route for both 4×4 vehicles and mountain bikers, providing a challenging yet rewarding adventure.
• RimRocker Trail – is a 160-mile overland route connecting Montrose, Colorado to Moab, Utah. This trail offers adventurers a chance to experience some of the West’s most stunning scenery, including redrock canyons, winding rivers, desert vistas, and alpine forests. It’s a great route for 4WD, OHV, bicycles, and hiking.

VERMONT

• North East Backcountry Discovery Route – Covering 1,300 miles, this route spans New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Initially created for motorcycles, it is also accessible to 4x4s.
  

VIRGINIA

• Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route – Navigate 1,080 miles through Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania along this scenic route.
• TransAmerica Trail – Travel the 394-mile Virginia section of the TransAmerica Trail.
• Allegheny Discovery Route – is a 160-mile overland route connecting Montrose, Colorado to Moab, Utah. This trail offers adventurers a chance to experience some of the West’s most stunning scenery, including redrock canyons, winding rivers, desert vistas, and alpine forests. It’s a great route for 4WD, OHV, bicycles, and hiking.
• Kentucky Adventure Tour – is a 900+ mile loop around the hills and mountains of southeastern Kentucky. This route offers a mix of rural narrow twisty paved roads and gravel, dirt roads, and trails. It’s a fantastic way to experience the best aspects of eastern Kentucky, including quaint towns, scenic rivers, dense forests, and historic sites
  

WASHINGTON

• Pacific Crest Overland Route – This trail stretches from border to border, traversing the westernmost states of the U.S. and hitting all the highlights!
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• Washington Backcountry Discovery Route – Journey 575 miles through the breathtaking Cascade Mountains of Washington.
• Washington Cascades Adventure Route – is a 325-mile overland route through the stunning landscapes of the Washington Cascades. This route highlights four peaks of the high Cascades, including Mt. Rainier, and offers breathtaking views of old-growth rainforests, rivers, waterfalls, and meadows filled with wildflowers.
• Stampede Pass Adventure Route – is a 250-mile overland route through the stunning landscapes of the Northern Cascades in Washington. This route offers adventurers a chance to explore glaciated peaks, lush meadows, ancient forests, and volcanic bluffs1. Highlights include breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding Cascade Mountains, as well as historical, geological, and natural waypoints along the way.
• The Olympic Traverse – is a 680-mile overland route through the rugged and scenic landscapes of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. This epic adventure offers adventurers a chance to explore dense rainforests, rugged mountains, and pristine coastlines.

WEST VIRGINIA

• Allegheny and Shenandoah Overland Trail – Created by Outbound Overland, this 719-mile route explores a significant portion of eastern West Virginia’s scenic landscapes.
• Allegheny Discovery Route – is a 540-mile overland adventure through the scenic Allegheny and Shenandoah Mountains in West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. This route offers stunning views, challenging dirt roads, and a unique off-road experience.
• Kentucky Adventure Tour – is a 900+ mile loop through the hills and mountains of southeastern Kentucky. This route offers a mix of rural narrow twisty paved roads and gravel, dirt roads, and trails. It’s a fantastic way to experience the best aspects of eastern Kentucky, including quaint towns, scenic rivers, dense forests, and historic sites.
  

WISCONSIN

• Trans Wisconsin Adventure Trail – Initially designed for motorcycles, this 600-mile trail has been successfully navigated by 4×4 vehicles as well.
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WYOMING

• Great Continental Divide Ride – This epic 2,767-mile journey from Canada to Mexico can be divided into multiple segments, allowing you to experience one state at a time.
• Wyoming Backcountry Discovery Route – Although created for motorcycle riders, this 950-mile route is also suitable for 4×4 vehicles and traverses mountains reaching up to 11,000 feet.