Winter Bikepacking Destinations - Warm Weather Escapes

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One call out for Big Bend is a real water resupply headache (and it will definitely get very cold at night). It's a real desert out there but truly worth the trip it's gorgeous

The Monumental Loop is definitely a good ride in January. Warm during the day, not too bad at night!

Not close to home for me (eastern USA). I bikepacked the New Zealand south island this past December. Stitched together a loop of Rails to Trails gravel routes starting and ending in Dunedin. Check out: Otago Central Rail Trail, Lake Dunstan Cycling Trail, Roxburgh Gorge Trail, & Clutha Gold Trail !! They all connect end-to-end and make an (almost) nice loop!!!!

Depending on weather this is the best time for South Eastern states. It's cooler but that is what you want trails are over grown and the wild life will carry you away in the summer in these parts! We do all our big outdoor stuff fall/winter here.

As a Chinese fans, looking forward to your new vedios! I learned a lot from your net.

Florida bikepacking would be interesting. If I won the lottery, riding the Andes loops would be amazing.

You are awesome and so is all of your incredibly relevant content. Thank you mucho.

Классно. Спасибо ❄️

I did the northern loop of the Monumental Loop in early December. Got in the 20s one night, but we prepared for it and did just fine. One bonus was that we had the trails all to ourselves!

Definitely need more in Texas. It’s rideable all year, plenty of dirt roads and trails.

I did Lanna Kingdom with 2 other buddies last end of Nov/early Dec 2023. It was superb! Highly recommended!

Another great video. I'm headed out to tackle the SoCal Ramble + Baldy Bruiser in a few days. Neil, you have serious skill in front of the camera, from a guy who knows. Respect.

This video was a wonderful little daydream. Man I would love to ride in Colombia with a Spanish speaker

Here's an easy one for San Diego County, right from the airport: Start in Ocean Beach, San Diego River Trail east, Friars Rd to Mission Gorge and Santee, El Cajon. Pick up Old Hwy 80 to Alpine and camp at Viejas Ma Tar Awa reservation campground. Then Viejas Grade Rd (gravel) east Laguna Mtns and Pine Valley to Old 80, follow to Inkopa, and I-8 drop into Anza Borrego Desert at Ocotillo and S-2, north on S-2 to Hwy 78 west to Julian, CA. Then south on 79 through Cuyamaca State Park returning to Old 80. Can add miles from S-1 in Laguna Mtns and descending Kitchen Creek Rd (gravel) back to Old 80. Return to Ocean Beach via Alpine again. Approximately 230 miles, 4 or 5 nights. Leave the beach early morning on a Sat or Sun to avoid traffic in the city. Logistics are easy. Highlights for camping: Ma Tar Awa at reservation; Jacumba Hot Springs area; Aqua Caliente Hot Springs county park on S-2 in desert (also open camping in desert); Cuyamaca State Park; Kitchen Creek Rd primitive camping. Motels in Julian if needed. Happy Trails! ☮

I just got back from the north island in NZ great place this time of year coming from PDX!

Wales never rains in the winter. I promise 🤥

Thanks for this! Gonna have to add Colombia to the list of possibilities. I had no idea about their routes

Don’t forget Arizona’s Black Canyon Trail.

Hey Neil, I’d love to buy one of the hats your wearing in this video. Is there a link I can go to to purchase one? Thanks 🙏