Overland Outpost

Off-road routes · rated by the community

Trails that earn their views

From scenic gravel loops to expert rock crawls, every trail is rated honestly on difficulty, distance, and hazard. Read before you wheel.

16 trails
Churn Creek Ridge
Expert

Churn Creek Ridge

British Columbia's most punishing rock crawl — boulder gardens, off-camber ledges, and drop-offs into the Fraser Canyon.

14.5 km427 mGang Ranch, British Columbia
Kananaskis Highwood Loop
Hard

Kananaskis Highwood Loop

A high-alpine loop through the Highwood corridor — wildflower meadows, bighorn sheep, and serious mountain weather.

61.2 km1,097 mKananaskis, Alberta
Fraser Canyon Backroads
Hard

Fraser Canyon Backroads

Steep, loose climbs above the Fraser Canyon — the hottest wheelin' in Canada, with river-canyon views worth the sweat.

25.7 km335 mLytton, British Columbia
McLean Creek OHV Loop
Hard

McLean Creek OHV Loop

A challenging and highly popular OHV network featuring dense forest tracks, deep mud bogs, and steep, rutted hill climbs.

35.4 km457 mKananaskis, Alberta
Ruby Falls
Hard

Ruby Falls

An iconic and challenging off-road trail leading to a hidden wilderness waterfall, requiring multiple river crossings and technical driving.

29 km579 mCoal Branch PLUZ, Alberta
Indian Graves Loop
Moderate

Indian Graves Loop

A classic Alberta mixed-terrain loop — hill climbs, mud holes, and foothills views twenty minutes from Calgary.

17.7 km213 mCochrane, Alberta
Lillooet River FSR
Moderate

Lillooet River FSR

A forest service road adventure into the Coast Mountains — river crossings, old-growth cedar, and backcountry hot springs.

38.6 km610 mPemberton Valley, British Columbia
Ghost River Valley
Moderate

Ghost River Valley

A sprawling river valley trail featuring wide gravel riverbeds, dynamic water crossings, and sweeping views of the front ranges.

22.5 km259 mGhost PLUZ, Alberta
Lost Lake Trail
Moderate

Lost Lake Trail

A beautiful mountain trail in the southern Rockies rewarding drivers with a secluded alpine lake surrounded by towering limestone peaks.

19.3 km427 mCrowsnest Pass, Alberta
Limestone Mountain Lookout
Moderate

Limestone Mountain Lookout

A steady, steep climb up to an active fire lookout, offering stunning 360-degree panoramic views of the eastern slopes.

25.7 km701 mClearwater County, Alberta
Alexander Creek
Moderate

Alexander Creek

A rugged forested trail navigating tight tracks and rocky sections just across the provincial border into the BC Rockies.

24.1 km335 mElk Valley, British Columbia
Cline River OHV Trails
Moderate

Cline River OHV Trails

A beautiful and varied network of rocky access trails near the vivid blue waters of Abraham Lake, opening up into vast backcountry terrain.

40.2 km488 mBighorn Backcountry, Alberta
Waiparous Creek Trail
Moderate

Waiparous Creek Trail

A staple of the front ranges offering dense forested technical sections that give way to stunning open creek valleys.

25.7 km366 mGhost PLUZ, Alberta
Top of the World
Easy

Top of the World

A scenic gravel road to British Columbia's highest drivable plateau — alpine meadows, wildflowers, and views across three mountain ranges.

30.6 km457 mKimberley, British Columbia
Powderface Trail
Easy

Powderface Trail

A scenic, winding gravel road through the heart of Kananaskis Country, offering jaw-dropping valley views and access to numerous remote trailheads.

67.6 km853 mKananaskis, Alberta
Forestry Trunk Road (South)
Easy

Forestry Trunk Road (South)

The ultimate long-distance overland route traversing the rugged eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies from Kananaskis to Crowsnest Pass.

217.3 km1,372 mLivingstone PLUZ, Alberta