AZBDR: 2024 Riding Season Route Updates
Updated May 7th, 2024
May 7th, 2024
New Tracks Available for Download
We are in the process of releasing updated GPS track files for every one of our routes in an ongoing effort to keep track files current and evolving with changing route conditions and considerations for fuel.
As a general reference to the updates for AZBDR track files labeled xxBDR-May2024:
- Some section starts/ends have shifted in our track files and may not match older versions of the BDR Map. We typically aim to keep each section less than 150mi in length. Sections that exceed this length generally have fuel options along the route or optional tracks to a nearby town for fuel along the way.
- Regardless of the documentary film, older track files, or previous map versions, the most current GPS track file is always considered the “current” route.
- Some routes have had updates for track difficulty classifications, new tracks added, shifts to section starts or ends, and additional waypoints and these updates will be reflected on the next map reprint.
- All track files have been updated with revised naming conventions, track colors, waypoints, discovery points, and more.
- GPS track colors have been updated as follows:
- Main Route: Alternating BLUE and DARK BLUE
- ALT Harder & ALT Expert tracks: RED
- Bypass, Extension, or Optional Fuel tracks: GREEN
- Our track colors will now carry over when imported into Gaia GPS. If they do not match these colors when you import, simply manually change the track colors to match, or select your own preferred track colors.
- GPS track colors don’t necessarily match the BDR Map. This is due to the difference in color visibility on GPS devices vs printed paper map products.
- Updates to our interactive map are in process to reflect these updates. You can launch the interactive map HERE.
- Always download the most recent track files just before you go HERE
| AZBDR TRACK GUIDE | AZ | ||
| Track File: AZBDR-May2024 | |||
| SECTION | GPS TRACK NAME | MILEAGE | CUMULATIVE |
| 1 | AZ1 – USA-Mexico Border to Benson | 128 | 128 |
| 1 | AZ1 ALT Bypass – Route to Avoid Sand | 45 | |
| 2 | AZ2 – Benson to Globe | 127 | 255 |
| 2 | AZ2 ALT Harder – Pioneer Pass | 25 | |
| 3 | AZ3 – Globe to Young | 85.7 | 340.7 |
| 3 | AZ3 ALT Bypass – to Young | 43.5 | |
| 3 | AZ3 EXT – Workman Creek & Aztec Peak | 13.7 | |
| 3 | AZ3 ALT Harder – to Young | 16.6 | |
| 4 | AZ4 – Young to Winona | 135 | 475.7 |
| 4 | AZ4 ALT Harder – Optional Route | 6.7 | |
| 5 | AZ5 – Winona to Cameron | 125 | 600.7 |
| 5 | AZ5 EXT – South Rim Grand Canyon | 42.1 | |
| 6 | AZ6 – Cameron to UT Border | 153 | 753.7 |
| 6 | AZ6 EXT – Little Colorado Overlook | 5.7 | |
| 6 | AZ6 EXT – UT Border to Hwy 89 | 9.7 | |
| TOTAL MAIN TRACK LENGTH | 753.7 | ||
| TOTAL ALL TRACKS LENGTH | 961.7 |
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