Backcountry Discovery Routes has announced the release of its tenth route, the North East Backcountry Discovery Route (NEBDR). The NEBDR is a motorcycle expedition from upstate New York to the Canadian border in Maine, through 7 different states.

Created for dual-sport and adventure motorcyclists, this 1,400-mile route leads riders through nearly a dozen state forests on rustic dirt and gravel roads, challenging seasonal roads, and class IV roads throughout. Asphalt roads are kept to a minimum and the ones included are twisty tarmac to keep things interesting.

This is the BDR’s second East Coast route which covers more miles, reaches higher elevations, and contains a lot more technical tracks than any other BDR to date which makes the NEBDR one of the most diverse routes in the BDR series. 

Every state traveled through delivers its own unique adventure riding experience. Expect scenic views, endless forest roads under a canopy of trees, rocky expert-only sections, and the highest elevations in the Northeast. Go-arounds for the “expert only” sections are provided, so the entire route can be enjoyed by riders of all skill levels.

NEBDR Route Tracks, Maps & Documentary

The North East Backcountry Discovery Route release includes GPS tracks and route travel information which can be accessed on the BDR website free now. A waterproof map from Butler Motorcycle Maps is currently available for purchase and the expedition documentary film DVD  is available for pre-order shipping on March 15th. The film features eight-time AMA National Enduro Champion Mike Lafferty of KTM, and international ADV celebrity and BMW International GS Trophy team member, Jocelin Snow, along with BDR board members. 

NEBDR Documentary Film Tour Dates

The documentary film was unveiled at the NEBDR World Premiere at the Images Cinema in Williamstown, MA on Saturday, February 1st, 2020, and will continue to show in theaters and dealerships across the country.

• Saturday, February 1 – Williamstown, MA
• Friday, February 7 – Metuchen, NJ
• Friday, February 7 – Rosemont, IL
• Saturday, February 8 – South Windsor, CT
• Saturday, February 8 – Tyrone, PA
• Thursday, February 13 – Essex, VT
• Saturday, February 15 – Riverside, CA
• Saturday, February 15 – Downingtown, PA
• Thursday, February 20 – Cedar Rapids, IA
• Thursday, February 20 – Boise, ID
• Saturday, February 22 – Villa Park, IL
• Saturday, February 22 – Long Beach, CA
• Tuesday, February 25 – Brunswick, ME
• Friday, February 28 – Seattle, WA
• Saturday, February 29 – Middletown, OH
• Saturday, February 29 – Stuart, FL
• Saturday, February 29 – Philadelphia, PA
• Sunday, March 1 – Brooklyn, NY
• Thursday, March 5 – Prosser, WA
• Thursday, March 5 – Langley City, BC, Canada
• Friday, March 6 – St. Louis, MO
• Thursday, March 12 – Wilmington, OH
• Thursday, March 19 – Denver, CO

Screening locations are periodically being added by BDR. For more details on individual showings click here.

Other Completed Backcountry Discovery Routes

• Utah Backcountry Discovery Route
• Washington Backcountry Discovery Route
• Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route
• Arizona Backcountry Discovery Route
• Idaho Backcountry Discovery Route
• New Mexico Backcountry Discovery Route
• Nevada Backcountry Discovery Route
• Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route 
• California Backcountry Discovery Route – South

Photos by Ely Woody for BDR