Film Trailer Released for the Adirondacks BDR-X
May 5, 2026
SEATTLE, WA (May 5, 2026) — Backcountry Discovery Routes® (BDR®) is excited to announce the release of the Adirondacks BDR-X, a new loop-style BDR route through the vast and iconic Adirondack Park in upstate New York.
The Adirondacks BDR-X will officially launch on May 28 with an in-person event at the Americade Rally in Lake George, New York, alongside a live YouTube film premiere at 6:00 pm Eastern. Free GPS tracks, digital maps, the official printed map, and full travel resources will be available at RideBDR.com on launch day.
Building on the success of the North East BDR (NEBDR), riders across the region now have an additional route in New York. The 700-mile Adirondacks BDR-X travels through one of the largest protected areas in the United States, offering a unique blend of remote forest roads, rugged terrain, and historic small towns, all set within a landscape known for its scale, beauty, and wild character.
The newly released trailer offers a first look at the expedition film documenting the development of the route. Shot across dense forests, winding backroads, and scenic lakeside stretches, the upcoming 40-minute documentary film captures the spirit of exploration and discovery that defines riding in the Adirondacks.
ATTEND THE ADIRONDACKS BDR-X WORLD PREMIERE
Join us for the Adirondacks BDR-X official route release & film premiere debut during a special community event as part of the Americade Rally in Lake George, New York. Riders are invited to attend in person.
WHEN:
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6 pm Eastern
About the Route
The Adirondacks BDR-X is a 700-mile, multi-day loop through the heart of Adirondack Park, combining gravel roads, seasonal routes, and scenic pavement to showcase the region’s diverse terrain. The route winds through dense forests, along pristine lakes, and into historic towns, offering a balance of accessible riding with optional challenges and remote sections.
Unlike anywhere else in the East, Adirondack Park spans a vast landscape, larger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon combined. Its extensive network of backroads and true sense of remoteness make it a premier destination for adventure riding, while its proximity to major population centers makes it uniquely accessible for both experienced riders and those new to ADV.
Supporting Local Communities
As with all BDR routes, the Adirondacks BDR-X is designed to guide riders through small towns and rural communities, encouraging them to fuel up, dine locally, and stay overnight while exploring responsibly.
Communities along the route, including Westport, Boonville, North Creek, Schroon Lake, Harrisville, and Au Sable Forks, will benefit from increased visitation. The route also brings much-needed summer traffic to the Tug Hill region, where many small businesses, stores, and lodges typically rely on winter snowmobiling season and can benefit from added off-season tourism.
GET THE ADIRONDACKS BDR-X MAP
A BDR motorcycle map is an essential supplement to the free BDR GPS tracks when navigating BDR routes. This map contains the main route, detailed section descriptions, and information on points of interest, gas stops, seasonal weather, elevation profiles, and much more.
Click below to be notified as soon as the Adirondacks BDR-X map is available.
“This is a special one. The Adirondacks have a scale and character you don’t often find in the Northeast. It’s a place where you can ride all day through forests, lakes, and small towns and still feel like you’ve only scratched the surface. We’re excited to finally bring a BDR-X route to New York.”
Made Possible by Our Partners
Industry Sponsors
The Adirondacks BDR-X was made possible through the support of the BDR community and industry partners.
Triumph Motorcycles provided bikes for the expedition, including the Tiger 900 Rally Pro and Scrambler models, well-suited for the varied terrain encountered on the route.
Fox Racing, the official apparel sponsor, outfitted the team with its Adventure line, designed for multi-day, off-road travel. Built with waterproofing, protection, and mobility in mind, the gear was tested across the changing conditions of the Adirondacks.
The project was also supported by Moto Vermont. Eric Milano, a longtime BDR contributor and owner of Moto Vermont, co-created the route and is featured in the film. He previously served as a regional expert on the NEBDR and offers tours and training in the area.
BDR extends its thanks to all partners and supporters who help make new routes and resources possible for the adventure riding community.
About BDR
Backcountry Discovery Routes® (BDR®) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that creates off-highway routes for adventure and dual-sport motorcycle travel. The organization’s work includes promoting rider education and safety campaigns, driving economic relief to rural communities, and encouraging responsible motorcycle travel in the backcountry.
BDR delivers turn-key trip planning resources to the community including GPS tracks, digital maps, travel information, route condition updates, YouTube videos, Q&As, and other information – all available 24/7 on www.RideBDR.com.
Since 2010, BDR has created routes in Washington, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, the Mid-Atlantic region, Southern California, the North-East region, Wyoming, Oregon, Northern California, the South East region, and Montana.
In 2022 BDR introduced a new concept of shorter, BDR-style routes that loop, called BDR-X. Current BDR-X routes include Red Desert, Wyoming; PA Wilds, Pennsylvania ; Steens/Alvord, Oregon; Black Hills, South Dakota, Big Bend, Texas, Chattahoochee, Georgia, Texas HIll Country, Lost Coast BDR-X, and soon the Ozarks, Arkansas BDR-X.
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