Backcountry Discovery Routes Resource Center
Thinking about riding a Backcountry Discovery Route? Whether you are planning your very first BDR or looking for tips before tackling your next adventure, this resource center brings everything together in one place. Explore route guides, trip planning resources, GPS and camping tips, motorcycle gear reviews, and real-world ride experiences from the Washington (WABDR), Idaho (IDBDR), Arizona (AZBDR), and future Backcountry Discovery Routes.
This page is designed to help you prepare with confidence. Along the way, you will find detailed route information, lessons learned from thousands of miles on the trail, GoPro footage, product reviews, and practical advice to help you spend less time planning and more time riding. Here are links to the main topics on this page:
Idaho BDR
(IDBDR)
Washington BDR
(WABDR)
Arizona BDR
(AZBDR)
Planning Your First BDR
If you’ve ever been on a motorcycle trip and found yourself on a less traveled back road, (for me it was highway 789 from Wyoming to Colorado) you may have thought to yourself, “This is awesome, but what about those dirt roads I can see off in the distance?” This is where the Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) come into play. The BDR group has taken guess work of where that dirt road goes, so it makes it possible to plan an off grid trip and have knowledge of what to expect along the way. The BD Routes are done in stages, and have unique challenges based on that state's terrain. Not all the sections are easy, and not all the sections are hard - that's where your research comes in so you can ride and explore at your own comfort level. Ready to plan your BDR adventure? Let's get this show on the road!
