Nevada Backcountry Discovery Route (NVBDR) Map - Nevada BDR Series Map

The Nevada BDR is a 900-mile south-to-north backcountry route designed exclusively for adventure and dual-sport motorcycle riders looking to explore one of the most remote and untamed states in the West. Beginning in the historic town of Oatman, Arizona, and ending in Jarbidge, Nevada, this route delivers a true desert expedition through the heart of the Silver State.

Following primarily dirt and two-track roads, the NVBDR winds through vast sagebrush valleys, rugged desert ranges, and across the seemingly endless high desert landscape that defines Nevada. The riding is immersive, remote, and perfect for those seeking solitude, scenery, and wide-open throttle.

Along the way, you’ll encounter historic ghost towns, old mining relics, and quirky Americana—from roadside murals and sculptures to the world’s largest car forest. You might also spot wild mustangs, antelope, jackrabbits, and experience the raw spirit of a state still shaped by independence and frontier grit.

The NVBDR is less about elevation and more about space—endless miles of meandering two-track, where the sky feels bigger, the landscape stretches for days, and the ride becomes meditative.