July Matching Fundraiser - Donate Now- Help Fund the Next BDR!

For nearly a decade, the volunteer organization Backcountry Discovery Routes, has created eight off-road routes for the adventure motorcycling community to enjoy. With your previous support, we have created an amazing new route in Southern CA that will be available in 2019. Now, we need your help to complete the Wyoming BDR. Donate by July 31st, and your donation will be doubled!

AZBDR July 18th Route Update

Section 1 has reroute through Empire Ranch. Section 2 partially paved and Pioneer Pass looking better. Section 3 reroute of FSR 203 onto 202 is getting worn into bikes. Forest is open along Mogollon Rim.

Mogollon Rim open for business again

The AZBDR has been re-opened along the Mogollon Rim and National Forests surrounding Flagstaff. They were temporarily closed due to concern of fire.

AZBDR Sec 6: Tinder Fire Re-Route Lifted

Arizona Tinder Fire closes portion of AZBDR Sec AZ6 Young to Winona has been lifted. FR 139 to FR 95 just north of FR 300 had been closed due to the Tinder Fire on FR 95. You many now use the original track Sec AZ6 Young to Winona

Owl Fire closes portion of NMBDR

The Owl Fire has a portion of Section 4 closed right out of Reserve, NM. The route leaves Reserve on Hwy 12 and then turns south on Hwy 180. Because of the closure go directly to Luna via Hwy 180 which is a right turn at junction of Hwy 12 and Hwy 180.

IDBDR Update for July 12th

The July 12th Update for the IDBDR. The Magruder Corridor is OPEN. As of July 8th the Lolo Motorway was still closed. FSR 545 is now open again after tree removal north of Lohman.

UTBDR July 12th Fire UPDATE

This is the July 12th update for the UTBDR. The Dollar Ridge fire has a portion of Sec 4 closed north of Wellington. Re-route to Duchesne to get around this fire closure. At this time the rest of the route is open in UT. Fire danger is high so no campfires.

COBDR July 12th UPDATE

This is the July 12th update for the COBDR. The Weston Pass Fire has a portion of the Sec 4 closed. Cottonwood Pass closed for season. All the rest of the route is open at this time.

WABDR: Washout in Section 5 - Re-Route Available

There is a washout on the WABDR in Section 5 (Chelan/Conconully) going north past Cooper Mountain on the way to Fox Peak and the Carlton Store. The alternate route for now would be to descend the ridge well before reaching Fox Peak.

IDBDR Sec 2 portion closed for tree removal until July 10th

BOISE, Idaho, May 23, 2018 – The Lowman Ranger District has temporarily closed National Forest System (NFS) road 545 to all motorized use while roadside hazard tree removal operations take place as a result of the Pioneer Fire. Known as Long Creek Road and located approximately 4 miles north of Lowman, this closure will remain in effect through July 10. You may travel east to Scott Mountain Rd, and go north to Deadwood Res, where you will pick the route back up.

COBDR Section 1 OPEN in National Forest

Colorado BDR Sections 1 is now OPEN in the San Juan National Forest. It was closed due to Stage 3 fire restrictions. The San Juan National Forest has announced a re-opening of the forest to all people and travel. The SJNF will remain on Stage 2 fire status, so this means no open fires of any kind.

IDBDR Status Update

The IDBDR is not completely open as of yet. The National Forest Service has informed us there are still snow and blow down from the winter that needs to be cleared before the entire route will be open. Elk Summit from Big Creek to Warren will be closed for another two weeks. Lolo Motorway and Magruder Corridor will should be opened by July 15th. These dates are subject to change based on weather and work to be done on roads. Check with the National Forest service websites to get current updates.

BDR is Looking for Administrative Support

BDR is looking for administrative help in our Seattle office. If interested, please apply by sending you resume and a short cover letter to info@ridebdr.com by June 20th.

COBDR: Hagerman Pass is Open

BDR friend Gilles Champagne reports that the Hagerman Pass on the COBDR is open.

Santa Fe National Forest CLOSED - Parts of Sec 7 NMBDR CLOSED

Santa Fe National Forest To Implement Forest-wide Closure Order June 1 due to fire concern. This will close part Sec 7 of the NMBDR. From Cuba to just north of Tres Ritos is now closed. You may head north on Hwy 550 then east on 96 towards Abiquiu. You will pick up the route here in Abiquiu. The expert only alternative section from Abiquiu to Tres Ritos is still closed.

The Heart of Colorado Tour by MotoDiscovery

Ride some of the most spectacular scenery in the Americas on this MotoDiscovery Heart of Colorado Discovery Tour.

Women's COBDR ADV Training Tour

Colorado Motorcycle Adventures is excited to present an extraordinary opportunity - The All Women’s COBDR Tour lead by Steph Terrien and Shal Wilson of SheADV, with daily top-notch instruction along the route with BMW Off-Road Academy certified, Bill Dragoo. If you have longed to explore the scenic back country of Colorado but haven’t felt comfortable doing it on your own, or feared getting stuck with a group of hard-riding competitive guys, then this ride is for you! By the end of this tour you will walk away a more skilled, confident, and empowered rider to take you to the next level of adventure.

The Heart of Colorado Tour by MotoDiscovery

Ride some of the most spectacular scenery in the Americas on this MotoDiscovery Heart of Colorado Discovery Tour.

COTAH Motorcycle Tour by MotoDiscovery

This event is part of our U.S.A. Backroads Safari series and consists of high-adventure touring requiring a suitable off-road, dual-purpose motorcycle. The ride consists of approximately 70% unpaved roads of varying degree of technicality.

Colorado Motorcycle Adventures COBDR Tour

Ride the scenic Colorado BDR Route this summer with those who know it best - Colorado Motorcycle Adventures!

Arizona Motorcycle Adventures CABDR-South Tour

Join Arizona Motorcycle Adventures and be the first to ride the California Backcountry Discovery Route March 2019!