SEBDR Route Updates
Updated November 3, 2026
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Before You Ride: Important Reminders
Throughout the riding season, changing conditions are part of every BDR adventure.
Plan ahead, ride respectfully, and follow the BDR Tenets of Responsible Travel to help ensure a safe trip while respecting local communities and protecting access for everyone.
- Download the latest GPS tracks before your trip. Printed maps and older tracks may not reflect recent route changes. The current GPS tracks are always considered the latest version of the route.
- Check Route Updates for seasonal closures and beware of fast-changing road conditions before you go. There may be lingering snow and impassible conditions in the early season and deep sand in the summer.
- Please respect all gates and closures. Never ride around them.
- Expect downed trees early in the season. Carry a folding saw if you have one, know the official bypasses, and be prepared to turn around and create your own bypass if conditions are unsafe.
- Monitor wildfire conditions. Use the BDR Interactive Map HERE to check the wildfire activity layer and tools like the onX Offroad wildfire and smoke layers to monitor changing conditions.
- Join your route’s official BDR Facebook group for current rider reports and local updates.
- Ride Right, Ride Respectfully, Yield to Animals and Know Your Limits
We often receive reports of riders speeding, not riding right, and blocking roadways in residential areas.
Please be courteous, respect local communities, and remember that adventuring in the backcountry is a privilege, not a right. Be an ambassador for our sport and help preserve access for future riders.
Doing a little homework before you leave and making good decisions on the trail helps ensure a safe trip while protecting the future of the BDRs for everyone.
UPDATED November 3, 2026
New Tracks Available for Download
A new version of the SEBDR has been posted labeled SEBDR-Nov2026
This update includes a few refinements and a few updates. Multiple required bypasses are in place:
SECTION 3:
- The road for the previous ALT Harder track for Red Sand Rd has been improved and is now part of the main route.
SECTION 4:
- A revision has been made to the route that adds more dirt near Cheaha State Park. This section is now 130 mi.
- There is a closure just east of Sylacauga and a bypass track is included in the track file. This closure is expected to last through spring 2027.
SECTION 5:
- A bridge is under construction on Section 5 near Summerville, GA and a bypass is required and included in the track file.
SECTION 6:
- A bridge out on Rough creek still requires a bypass. Bypass track is included in the track file.
- Witt Rd ALT Harder is still closed for repairs with no ETA on completion.
SECTION 8:
- Old Cataloochee Creek Rd is now open and the bypass track has been removed.
- Use caution as there may still be construction activity in this area.
SECTION 10:
- Intermittent road closures are in place on Harr Rd / McQueen Gap and a bypass track has been added.
See attached screenshots for reference.
Purchase the official map for the SEBDR HERE
Always download the latest version of the GPS tracks just before you go HERE
September 5, 2026
Section 8: Temp Closures
Intermittent road closures are in place on Browns Gap Rd and a bypass may be required.
We have not received a timeline as to when this closure will be lifted.
- Simply remain on Cold Springs Rd/Harmon Den to Max Patch rd to rejoin the tracks near the Max Patch waypoint.
- See attached screenshots for reference.
Purchase the official map for the SEBDR HERE
Always download the latest version of the GPS tracks just before you go HERE
July 6, 2026
Section 6: Witt Road Closed
The optional advanced track for SE06 ALT Harder – Witt Rd Water Crossings is temporarily closed for repairs.
- This closure begins July 1 and is scheduled to last for several months.
- Riders should take the main route and avoid this track until repairs are completed.
See attached screenshots for reference.
Purchase the official map for the SEBDR HERE
Always download the latest version of the GPS tracks just before you go HERE
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