BDR’s are designed to run south to north but can be ridden in reverse. Be aware that motorcycle traffic will be traveling in both directions so always ride right whenever possible. Routes vary in length from 600-1300 miles and can usually be completed in 5-9 days.
This website provides you with GPS tracks, information, and planning tools for each Backcountry Discovery Route (BDR).
The long awaited Southern-California BDR (CABDR-South) is the ninth route developed by the BDR organization for dual-sport and adventure motorcycle travel.
The non-profit organization, Backcountry Discovery Routes, has made it easy with free GPS tracks and helpful trip planning resources for each BDR and BDR-X route so that anyone yearning for a motorcycle adventure (who knows how to work their GPS, and has some off-road training and/or off-pavement riding experience) can ride and enjoy for free.
ROUTE UPDATES Routes are chosen to balance longevity, beauty, adventure, and gas stations, but things can change in the backcountry. Here we post updates, closures, route changes and other route specific information everyone planning to ride a BDR should know. To report any route updates, changes or closures, please fill out this form.
The Lost Coast BDR-X is a 500-mile figure-eight loop that ventures deep into the untamed heart of Northern California’s last stretch of undeveloped coastline. Beginning in Fort Bragg, the route follows hidden dirt tracks along the Pacific, winds through ancient redwood forests, and climbs into the King Range and Sinkyone Wilderness, where forest, ridge, river, and sea converge in dramatic ...
We have a lot going on at BDR these days and the below listings contain the latest: events, movie premiers, fundraiser rides, and more.