The Wyoming Backcountry Discovery Route is a multi-day off-pavement ride for dual-sport and adventure motorcycles through the most dramatic and rugged landscapes in Wyoming.

Beginning in Baggs, WY, the route traces the mountains to the east through the Sierra Madre and Medicine Bow Ranges, crosses west to the Wind River Range, then goes back east and north through the Bighorn Mountains, eventually ending at a remote Wyoming-Montana border. The remote two-track roads flow through regions of vast high desert, grass prairies, alpine climates, and almost every section includes some moderately technical riding. You will experience expansive views from the summit of two 11,000-foot mountains, traverse two major rim escarpments, and pass through many other seldom-visited areas and historic towns. This is the most remote BDR, so plan ahead and be prepared to have a true backcountry adventure.

Best time of year: The best time to ride the WYBDR is mid-July to mid-September. We do not recommend riding the route before July 1st due to seasonal road closures in the national forest and the impassable roads at higher elevations prior to July.

Difficulty: Challenging