A two and a half thousand mile mountain bike trail? This trail nearly follows the Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico (and now extends into Canada!) through some of the most beautiful states in the US: Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico.
Adventure Cycling (the creators of the trail) have a Great Divide Trail summary page and a page with a long article about the trail with lots of details.
A two and a half thousand mile mountain bike trail? This trail nearly follows the Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico (and now extends into Canada!) through some of the most beautiful states in the US: Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico.
The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route traverses the Rocky Mountains of the United States, stretching from Canada to Mexico.
The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (AKA GDMBR) was put together by the Adventure Cycling Association and is the longest off-pavement bike route in the world. The route is generally ridden North to South crossing the Continental Divide a total of 27 times. Its total length is 2,490 miles (4,007 km). Its highest point is around 11,900 feet (3,600 m) above sea level.
The trip generally takes around three months for the leisurely rider who stops frequently along the way. Most riders complete the route in about 75 riding days.
Adventure Cycling Association Great Divide page
Read this incredibly detailed Great Divide ride report with full GPS data and lots of pictures by Scott and Paula.
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