MTBDR Route Updates

Updated June 24, 2026

Join our Facebook Group for more route updates.

Visit the official MTBDR Facebook Group page for ride reports, photos, and discussions with other riders in your area HERE

The unfortunate reality of wildfire season is upon us and there are important reminders to keep in mind:

While we do our best to post Route Updates for significant fire bypasses or closures, the rapidly-changing conditions of wildfires make it nearly impossible to track.
Before and during your ride, there are important things you must do to ensure your safety and adherence to closures:
- Always check for Route Updates and download the latest GPS track file just before you go. Note, recommended bypasses are not always included in the track file.
- Reference the official BDR Interactive Map wildfire layers to see current activity HERE
- Use other wildfire apps and websites to cross-reference data, such as WatchDuty HERE
- Join the official Facebook Group Page for the route you intend to ride and monitor throughout your trip. This is a great way to get up to date reports and share intel.
- Email us at [email protected] or report a route update on the mobile website to help us track any changes.
- Check local jurisdictions for campfire regulations and bans. Please consider not having any campfires.
- Always respect closures and adhere to detours. Wildfires are a tragic event for local residents. Be respectful of locals and allow the hard-working fire crews to do their job: stay out of their way.

See attached screenshots for reference.

In the early riding season there can be multiple blocked roads due to downed trees:

While we do our best to post Route Updates for major extended closures, treefall is often cleared quickly so impacts are generally not posted here.
Before and during your ride:
- Carry a saw on your bike to clear downed trees for safe passage and to help riders behind you.
- If the road is impassable, backtrack on the route and find a logical way around. Use the official BDR map and your GPS devices to research the most effective safe bypass.
- Never venture off the main route onto sensitive areas to bypass a downed tree.
- Join the official Facebook Group Page for the route you intend to ride and monitor throughout your trip. This is a great way to get up to date reports and share intel.
- Always respect posted closures and adhere to official USFS detours.
- Check for Route Updates and download the latest GPS track file just before you go. Note, recommended bypasses are not always included in the track file.

See attached photos for reference.

May 14, 2026 (UPDATED June 24, 2026)

A new version of the MTBDR has been posted labeled MTBDR-June2026

SECTION 2:

A temporary bypass track has been added south of Melrose to route around a closed bridge.

SECTION 7:

Multiple bridge washouts and closures are in place on Section 7 south of Libby near Howard Lake.
This new track file includes a bypass track that riders can take, or you can remain on Highway 2.

See attached screenshots for reference.

Purchase the all official map for the MTBDR HERE

Always download the latest version of the GPS tracks just before you go HERE