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Thread: Spring 2017 - Desert BDR (Backcountry Discover Route)

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    Spring 2017 - Desert BDR (Backcountry Discover Route)

    So after seeing a friends backpacking pictures from his Idaho trip last summer I really want to do the Idaho BDR but at 1250 miles and the to/from trail time I figure it would take at least a solid 2 weeks.

    Lacking that much time off work I would like to do one of the more local desert state BDRs (NV-UT-AZ) this spring, I'm thinking some time late April or May would be best. Anyone interested?

    Here is some basic information

    Nevada - 900 Miles - http://ridebdr.com/NVBDR
    Start: Oatman AZ – 270 miles 4.5 hrs to Anaheim CA
    End: Jarbridge Nevada – 790 Miles 13 hrs to Anaheim CA

    Utah - 871 Miles - http://ridebdr.com/UTBDR
    Start: Mexican Hat UT– 610 miles 10 hrs to Anaheim CA
    End: Garden City UT – 800 Miles 12 hrs to Anaheim CA

    Arizona - 751 Miles - http://ridebdr.com/UTBDR
    Start: SE of Tucson – 560 miles 8.5 hrs to Anaheim CA
    End: AZ-UT Border – 510 Miles 8 hrs to Anaheim CA

    93 4runner - 3.0 5spd
    2005 LandCruiser

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    Forgot to add (and can't seem to edit the original) I am thinking this is a 9 day trip (Saturday to Sunday) from SoCal.
    93 4runner - 3.0 5spd
    2005 LandCruiser

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    There must be a bug in the forum because I can't edit your post either.

    Anyway, here's a link to the AZ route. http://ridebdr.com/AZBDR

    I might be interested in a portion of the AZ section. The Mogollon Rim, Forest Road 300, is my camping stomping grounds so I could at least tell you where to camp and go fishing.
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    1993 4runner, SAS, 3.0L, Auto Tranny
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    I would love to, but probably can't.
    2005 Lexus LX470 - Stock for now...

    1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 + a bunch of goodies. Lifted, Locked, Illuminated and Armored. Winner,"Best Offroad Truck" - 2010 Pismo Jamboree. It's been upside down and still drives me to work.

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    Steve, would be great if you could join for a while. Hope that works out.

    Sean, that's too bad I was hoping you would be the Trail Boss.
    93 4runner - 3.0 5spd
    2005 LandCruiser

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    All the routes sound like a lot of fun but I don't think I could swing it either.

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    I'm planning a Death Valley trip in late April (which I'm posting on this forum) but May is a possibility. It looks like each states' routes are in a longitudinal direction so how did you want to connect them?

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    Quote Originally Posted by boyfester View Post
    I'm planning a Death Valley trip in late April (which I'm posting on this forum) but May is a possibility. It looks like each states' routes are in a longitudinal direction so how did you want to connect them?
    I only plan on running one of these routes so connecting them is not something I have looked at. Utah and Idaho connect but I can't devote that much time to a trip right now.

    Currently leaning towards the Nevada route, dates are still up in the air.
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    2005 LandCruiser

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    Quote Originally Posted by RobG View Post
    I only plan on running one of these routes so connecting them is not something I have looked at. Utah and Idaho connect but I can't devote that much time to a trip right now.

    Currently leaning towards the Nevada route, dates are still up in the air.
    Ok. Are all of these trails suitable for trucks? The videos show motorcycles.


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    Quote Originally Posted by boyfester View Post
    Ok. Are all of these trails suitable for trucks? The videos show motorcycles.


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    Yes with the exception of one section on the IDBDR that has a bypass for that section all routes are suitable for moderate 4x4 vehicles. The routes are promoted as dual sport motorcycle routes and have a lot of dualsport related sponsors. Watching some of the videos makes me seriously consider getting a dualsport, it seems to make the ride much more of the experience then a 4x4 would not to mention the much lower fuel costs.

    Here is a quote from the Nevada BDR FAQ.

    How difficult is the route?

    "The NVBDR route is designed to be ridden on adventure and dual-sport motorcycles, as well as driven in 4x4 vehicles. There are no single-track style trails on this route. Many of the roads are in remote areas and reach high elevation areas where road maintenance is minimal or non-existent. You can expect to cover sections of road with deep ruts, loose rocks, deep sand and other challenges."
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