WABDR: 2024 Riding Season Updates
Updated March 6th, 2024
March 6th, 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 track files labeled xxBDR-March2024:
- 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
| WABDR TRACK GUIDE | WA | ||
| Track File: WABDR-March2024 | |||
| SECTION | GPS TRACK NAME | MILEAGE | CUMULATIVE |
| 1 | WA1 – OR Border to Packwood | 119 | 119 |
| 2 | WA2 – Packwood to Ellensburg | 114 | 233 |
| 2 | WA2 ALT Harder – Bethel Ridge | 19.4 | |
| 2 | WA2 ALT Harder – Umtanum | 20.6 | |
| 3 | WA3 – Ellensburg to Cashmere | 69.4 | 302.4 |
| 3 | WA3 ALT Harder – Number 2 Canyon | 23.4 | |
| 4 | WA4 – Cashmere to Chelan | 103 | 405.4 |
| 4 | WA4 ALT Harder – The Jungle | 5.8 | |
| 5 | WA5 – Chelan to Conconully | 103 | 508.4 |
| 6 | WA6 – Conconully to Canada | 66.3 | 574.7 |
| 6 | WA6 EXT – Cold Springs Viewpoint | 2.8 | |
| TOTAL MAIN TRACK LENGTH | 574.7 | ||
| TOTAL ALL TRACKS LENGTH | 646.7 |
November 20th, 2023
Winter is Coming: Check snow levels with our interactive map
With winter upon us, weather and route conditions can change rapidly. Before you go, be sure and use our ArcGIS Interactive Map to view estimated snow levels on each of our routes.
- Click HERE to access the main interactive map page.
- Click on the snowflake icon in the top right of the window.
- Select all of the boxes to view the NOHRSC Snow Analysis.
- Zoom into the route of your choosing to view the estimated snow depth.
- Explore the other features of our interactive map to plan your next BDR experience.
- See attached screenshot for reference.
August 1, 2022
WABDR: Ride Respectfully Reminder – Section 4
We have received complaints from local residents in the Section 4 of the WABDR, specifically along the Entiat Summit Road NFD 5200 between Chumstick Mountain and French Corral, that BDR riders are not respecting private property signs and speeding along the road. This forest service road has a negotiated easement with private property owners, allowing BDR riders to go through, but ONLY if you ride respectfully and obey private property signs. There are road signs indicating that the campsites are private property with the owners contact info on them, and signs asking the drivers to slow down for the 1.5 mile ridge line of the private property.
- Many accidents involving BDR adventure motorcyclists riding too fast and smashing into vehicles coming around blind corners have been reported. BDR riders also have set up camp at private campsite facilities not respecting exiting private property signs.
- Please remember, we can loose access to this road if we don’t ride respectfully. In this specific area, White Aspen Camping offers campsites that can be reserved ahead of time via airbnb, Hipcamp, and Riparide.
- Please be mindful, slow down, and only camp in designated areas that are off private property.
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