--- title: "Adventure Trip Packs — EV Backroads" description: "Choose a regional EV backroad progression. Start with the most approachable route, then add one skill at a time." canonical_url: "https://www.evbackroads.com/adventures" last_updated: "2026-08-09" --- ![Schnebly Hill Road crossing the red-rock landscape outside Sedona](/media/photos-ai/30-schnebly-hill-road.webp?v=20260808) ADVENTURE TRIP PACKS # Choose a region. Add one skill at a time. Each trip pack starts with the most approachable drive. Later routes add distance, rough ground, exposure, or remoteness. Stop at the stage that fits you. [Find your first adventure](/start)[Open the Backroads Map](/map) RANGE RECOVERY ACCESS REGIONAL PROGRESSIONS ## Build confidence before you add difficulty. Use each collection as a ladder, not a checklist. Check current access before every route. Skip any stage that does not fit your vehicle, conditions, or comfort. [![Carwash Falls in Arkansas](/media/adventures/regions/heroes/carwash-falls.webp) OZARKS](/adventures/arkansas-ozarks-water-ridges) 01 · Arkansas Ozarks ### [Arkansas Ozarks: Water and Ridge Roads](/adventures/arkansas-ozarks-water-ridges) Use eight routes in the Arkansas Ozarks. Start on easy forest roads. Add water, mud, rock, and steeper ridge travel in measured stages. - 8 route stages - 4–6 days - Extra clearance and durable all-terrain tires for later stages - Recovery and cell service can be slow in narrow valleys [Open the trip pack](/adventures/arkansas-ozarks-water-ridges) [![3N16 - Holcomb Valley in California](/media/adventures/regions/heroes/3n16-holcomb-valley.webp) BIG BEAR](/adventures/big-bear-forest-to-rock) 02 · Big Bear ### [Big Bear: Forest Roads to Rock Trails](/adventures/big-bear-forest-to-rock) Use eight routes near Big Bear Lake. Start on simple forest roads. Add loose rock, steeper climbs, and larger obstacles only when you are ready. - 8 route stages - 4–7 days - Standard clearance for early roads; technical clearance for later stages - Services are near the lake, but recovery on a trail can take time [Open the trip pack](/adventures/big-bear-forest-to-rock) [![Old Ore Road in Texas](/media/photos-ai/39-old-ore-road.webp) BIG BEND](/adventures/big-bend-desert-roads) 03 · Big Bend ### [Big Bend: Desert Roads Progression](/adventures/big-bend-desert-roads) Use eight desert roads in and near Big Bend. Start with short park roads. Add longer, rougher, and more remote routes in separate stages. - 8 route stages - 5–8 days - Extra clearance for the later roads - Water, shade, recovery, and communication are part of the route plan [Open the trip pack](/adventures/big-bend-desert-roads) [![Spray Lakes Trail in Alberta](/media/adventures/regions/heroes/spray-lakes-trail.webp) CAN ROCKIES](/adventures/canadian-rockies-valleys-lakes) 04 · Canadian Rockies ### [Canadian Rockies: Valley Roads to Remote Lakes](/adventures/canadian-rockies-valleys-lakes) Use eight routes across the Canadian Rockies. Start on established valley roads. Add longer lake roads and remote northern routes in separate stages. - 8 route stages - 8–12 days - Extra clearance and durable tires for later stages - Transfers and remote roads require separate charging and recovery plans [Open the trip pack](/adventures/canadian-rockies-valleys-lakes) [![Frisby Creek Road in British Columbia](/media/adventures/regions/heroes/frisby-creek-road.webp) COLUMBIA](/adventures/columbia-shuswap-mountain-roads) 05 · Columbia–Shuswap ### [Columbia–Shuswap: Mountain Forest Roads](/adventures/columbia-shuswap-mountain-roads) Use eight forest roads around Revelstoke and Shuswap Lake. Start with shorter valley routes. Add longer roads and more remote mountain travel later. - 8 route stages - 6–9 days - Extra clearance and strong tires for later stages - Some routes have long gaps from services and recovery [Open the trip pack](/adventures/columbia-shuswap-mountain-roads) [![Mountain Loop Highway in Washington](/media/adventures/regions/heroes/mountain-loop-highway.webp) DAVE'S SPECIAL](/adventures/daves-special-north-cascades) 06 · North Cascades ### [Dave's Special](/adventures/daves-special-north-cascades) Follow Dave's Washington wish list from Mountain Loop Highway to Slate Peak. Start on graded roads. Add distance, exposure, and remote terrain in clear stages. - 8 route stages - 5–8 days - Standard clearance for the first stages; extra clearance and durable tires for the later forest roads - Services and cell coverage become limited north of Darrington and near Hart's Pass [Open the trip pack](/adventures/daves-special-north-cascades) [![Springer Mountain Road in Georgia](/media/adventures/regions/heroes/springer-mountain-road.webp) N GEORGIA](/adventures/north-georgia-blue-ridge-roads) 07 · North Georgia ### [North Georgia: Blue Ridge Forest Roads](/adventures/north-georgia-blue-ridge-roads) Use eight roads in north Georgia. Start on easy forest routes. Add longer ridges, rougher rock, and steeper mountain travel later. - 8 route stages - 3–5 days - Standard clearance early; extra clearance for the final routes - Towns are near, but ridge service and recovery can be limited [Open the trip pack](/adventures/north-georgia-blue-ridge-roads) [![Spearfish Mountain in South Dakota](/media/photos-ai/47-spearfish-mountain.webp) N ROCKIES](/adventures/spearfish-mountain-short-ridge-day) 08 · Northern Rockies ### [Northern Rockies: Ridge-to-Shelf Progression](/adventures/spearfish-mountain-short-ridge-day) Start with four Black Hills routes. Then add long Montana ridges, a canyon overlook, and an expert Wyoming shelf road. - 8 route stages - 8–12 days - Extra clearance for early stages; technical clearance for later stages - Long transfers and slow recovery are part of this regional pack [Open the trip pack](/adventures/spearfish-mountain-short-ridge-day) [![Obstruction Point Road in Washington](/media/photos-ai/38-obstruction-point-road.webp) WASHINGTON](/adventures/obstruction-point-alpine-introduction) 09 · Olympic Peninsula ### [Olympic Peninsula: Mountain Road Progression](/adventures/obstruction-point-alpine-introduction) Use eight routes on the Olympic Peninsula. Start on short forest roads. Add exposed mountain roads and technical OHV trails later. - 8 route stages - 4–6 days - Standard crossover clearance for stage one; more clearance for later stages - Each route leaves services and dependable cell coverage [Open the trip pack](/adventures/obstruction-point-alpine-introduction) [![Duncan Trail in Pennsylvania](/media/adventures/regions/heroes/duncan-trail.webp) PENNSYLVANIA](/adventures/pennsylvania-ridge-road-progression) 10 · Pennsylvania Ridges ### [Pennsylvania: Ridge Road Progression](/adventures/pennsylvania-ridge-road-progression) Use eight routes in central Pennsylvania. Start on state-forest roads. Add ruts, wet ground, and a managed off-road park only after the early stages feel controlled. - 8 route stages - 3–5 days - Standard clearance early; more clearance and protection later - The forest is close to towns, but cell service and recovery vary [Open the trip pack](/adventures/pennsylvania-ridge-road-progression) [![Schnebly Hill Road in Arizona](/media/photos-ai/30-schnebly-hill-road.webp) SEDONA](/adventures/schnebly-hill-first-dirt-day) 11 · Sedona Red Rock ### [Sedona: Red Rock Confidence Ladder](/adventures/schnebly-hill-first-dirt-day) Choose from eight routes near Sedona. Start on easy forest roads. Add rough rock and tighter lines when you are ready. - 8 route stages - 3–5 days - Extra clearance and durable all-terrain tires - Services are close, but terrain can block help and cell service [Open the trip pack](/adventures/schnebly-hill-first-dirt-day) [![Crisp Point Lighthouse in Michigan](/media/adventures/regions/heroes/crisp-point-lighthouse.webp) UP MICHIGAN](/adventures/upper-peninsula-forest-shore) 12 · Upper Peninsula ### [Upper Peninsula: Forest and Shore Roads](/adventures/upper-peninsula-forest-shore) Use eight forest and shore routes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Start on firm truck trails. Add sand, water, and longer remote roads later. - 8 route stages - 4–7 days - Standard clearance on early roads; more clearance for ruts and water - Fuel and charging can be far apart in the Upper Peninsula [Open the trip pack](/adventures/upper-peninsula-forest-shore) [![Flagpole Knob in Virginia](/media/photos-ai/49-flagpole-knob.webp) VIRGINIA](/adventures/flagpole-knob-confidence-loop) 13 · Virginia Ridges ### [Virginia Ridges: First Trail Skills Day](/adventures/flagpole-knob-confidence-loop) Use nine Shenandoah Valley routes to build forest-road skills. Start on simple access roads. Add Peters Mill Run before deeper ruts and larger obstacles. - 9 route stages - 3–5 days - Extra clearance and durable tires - The routes are compact, but recovery can still take time [Open the trip pack](/adventures/flagpole-knob-confidence-loop) [![Denali Highway in Alaska](/media/photos-ai/24-denali-highway.webp) ALASKA](/adventures/denali-highway-first-expedition) 14 · Alaska Backroads ### [Alaska: Gravel-to-Glacier Progression](/adventures/denali-highway-first-expedition) Use five routes near Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley before the long expedition roads. Keep the glacier approach as the technical final stage. - 8 route stages - 10–16 days - Strong tires first; high clearance and suitable water capability for the final stage - Dependable services can be very far apart [Open the trip pack](/adventures/denali-highway-first-expedition) [![Alstrom Point in Utah](/media/photos-ai/19-alstrom-point.webp) PLATEAU](/adventures/alstrom-point-desert-overlook) 15 · Colorado Plateau ### [Colorado Plateau: Desert Overlook Progression](/adventures/alstrom-point-desert-overlook) Use eight routes across the Colorado Plateau. Start on graded canyon roads. Add sand, remote overlooks, and technical ledges in separate stages. - 8 route stages - 7–10 days - Extra clearance for all stages; technical clearance for the final stage - The second and third stages are far from help [Open the trip pack](/adventures/alstrom-point-desert-overlook) [![Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway in Idaho](/media/photos-ai/33-owyhee-uplands-backcountry-byway.webp) GREAT BASIN](/adventures/owyhee-uplands-first-remote-byway) 16 · Great Basin High Desert ### [Great Basin: High Desert to Alpine Progression](/adventures/owyhee-uplands-first-remote-byway) Use seven Owyhee routes before the two alpine stages. Start on open desert roads. Add technical trails, mountain weather, and high elevation later. - 9 route stages - 8–12 days - Moderate clearance early; more clearance and tire strength later - Long gaps from help are normal [Open the trip pack](/adventures/owyhee-uplands-first-remote-byway) [![Hat Point in Oregon](/media/photos-ai/42-hat-point.webp) BITTERROOTS](/adventures/hat-point-remote-day-plan) 17 · Hells Canyon + Bitterroots ### [Hells Canyon and Bitterroots: Remote Road Progression](/adventures/hat-point-remote-day-plan) Use four Hells Canyon routes before the long Idaho corridors. Add remote lookouts, multi-day travel, and service-free ridge miles in clear steps. - 8 route stages - 8–12 days - Extra clearance and a complete tire plan - Later stages cross very large service-free areas [Open the trip pack](/adventures/hat-point-remote-day-plan) [![An electric truck on the Shafer Trail switchbacks near Moab](/media/photos-ai/17-shafer-trail.webp) MOAB](/adventures/moab-easy-to-harder) 18 · Moab ### [Moab: Easy Roads to Harder Lines](/adventures/moab-easy-to-harder) Build a Moab week from calm creek roads to steep slickrock. Stop at the stage that fits your vehicle, skill, and comfort. - 8 route stages - 5–7 days - Use a high-clearance AWD or 4WD EV for the early stages. Later stages need a capable 4WD EV, durable tires, and suitable recovery points. - Most stages are near Moab, but a slow recovery can still take hours. [Open the trip pack](/adventures/moab-easy-to-harder) [![U.S. Basin in Colorado](/media/adventures/regions/heroes/us-basin.webp) SAN JUANS](/adventures/san-juan-high-pass-progression) 19 · San Juan Mountains ### [San Juan Mountains: High Pass Progression](/adventures/san-juan-high-pass-progression) Choose from eight routes near Silverton, Ouray, and Telluride. Start on a short alpine road. Add high passes, shelf roads, and an expert descent later. - 8 route stages - 6–10 days - Extra clearance and strong tires; later stages need technical clearance - Mountain towns are near, but recovery can be slow and costly [Open the trip pack](/adventures/san-juan-high-pass-progression) [![Old Red River Pass in New Mexico](/media/photos-ai/45-old-red-river-pass.webp) SANGRE DE CRISTO](/adventures/old-red-river-pass-mountain-practice) 20 · Sangre de Cristo Mountains ### [Sangre de Cristo: High-Country Progression](/adventures/old-red-river-pass-mountain-practice) Choose from eight routes in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Start on an easy pass. Add loose climbs, sand, water, and technical rock in separate stages. - 8 route stages - 6–10 days - Extra clearance and strong tires; later stages need technical clearance - Mountain towns are near, but recovery can be slow and costly [Open the trip pack](/adventures/old-red-river-pass-mountain-practice) ## Sitemap See the full [EV Backroads sitemap](/sitemap.md) for every published page.