Endless Mountains Grand Depart

Endless Mountains Grand Depart

The Endless Mountains Grand Depart is a bikepacking event that will feature locally-driven trail magic, creative social media coverage, and plenty of opportunities for connection with other riders. The event will take place in PA’s Endless Mountains starting and ending in Towanda, PA.

The first-ever bikepacking race in the scenic Endless Mountains of northeastern PA is back for 2025! Register here.

Begins in Towanda, PA on September 20, 2025.

There are three distances to choose from, and you can race the Grand Depart or ride at a slower, touring pace.

Endless Mountains 430
429.7 miles long with 41,590’ of elevation gain.
High point – 2,347 ft
Unpaved – 63%

Endless Mountains 250
247.8 miles long with 24,558 of elevation gain.
High point – 2,347 ft
Unpaved – 60%

Endless Mountains 115 (New for 2025!)
114.6 miles, 11,278’ of elevation gain.
Unpaved – 72%
**Due to permit restrictions of the State Game Land near the end of this route, racing the EM115 during the Grand Depart is not allowed. The route is intended to be done at a two-day tour pace, with riders camping at one of three campsites or finding other lodging before the route detours at mile 84.3.**