Massachusetts / East Coast routes?

[smccormick]

Hi, I've never bikepacked before. I got to this side after reading an article in Mountain Biking magazine; but before I had read it I had chatted with a friend about flying to California and bikepacking a route north to south. (I live in Massachusetts). Before jumping into a huge trip like that, I want to try it out here at home. Anyone know where I can do this in New England, with access to campsites along the way? Thanks!!!

[willapajames]

Are you looking for road or offroad routes?

[sean salach]

If you're just looking for an easy intro to overnight trips by bike, these might be a good option near you:

MA
http://www.traillink.com/TrailSearch.aspx?tn=&st=MA&ct=&sp=N

NH
http://www.traillink.com/TrailSearch.aspx?tn=&st=NH&ct=&sp=N

VT
http://www.traillink.com/TrailSearch.aspx?tn=&st=VT&ct=&sp=N

Spend some time figuring out where there's a bunch of them that you can link with small road sections in between if necessary. I've ridden quite a few Rail Trails, and they've always been pleasant, scenic and easy. They make great corridors of 'solitude' in a heavily populated place like the mid atlantic and new england. If you're up for a drive(or road ride) to get there, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania have some really long ones that are easy to connect.