North Thailand Dirt Rides
Unlike “untamed Laos” there are few long dirt rides in the North, but more short rides were the roads link up with the asphalt after “40 kms maximum.”
So where to go.......
There are many off-road trip reports on GTR & for those looking for some dirt action, here's an attempted directory of dirt rides & link ups.
Dirt Rides in Mae Hong Son Province
From Mae Sarieng:
From Pai:
Pai – Wiang Haeng – Fang:
The old elephant trail – Wat Chan – Mae Hong Son
Dirt Rides in Chiang Mai Province
Chiang Dao
From Chiang Dao there are some nice rides that go west to link up with Huay Nam Dang & Wiang Haeng
Fang
From Fang there are trails that go east to Wawi / Doi Chang
Some off road from Fang / Mae Ai on a Ducati
Phrao
From Phrao on R1001/ 1150 there are loops that go off R1150 & north onto R118; or south of R1150 & onto R118 / 1001.
From Mae Kachan (R118) to Long Kord on R1001.
From Chiang Rai there are dirt trails that link up with Wawi & Doi Chang, plus along the Kok river
From Chiang Khong:
Dirt Trails in Nan Province
From Nan, the province with the best road bike riding, there are also numerous loops & rides to do.
Om Koi
A brilliant ride from Omkoi to Mae Ngao National Park!
From Om Koi to Mae Sot: Mae Tuen over the mountains to Mae Sot.
An epic:
Chiang Mai - Bangkok
For a mega dirt ride you can try this one – Chiang Mai to Bangkok the long dirty way down
A missing link adventure
Chiang Mai - Rudi Saxonator's enduro madness vdos of dirt trails
From Chiang Mai
If anyone else wants to dig out some dirt reports & add them they are welcome to do so.
Unlike “untamed Laos” there are few long dirt rides in the North, but more short rides were the roads link up with the asphalt after “40 kms maximum.”
So where to go.......
There are many off-road trip reports on GTR & for those looking for some dirt action, here's an attempted directory of dirt rides & link ups.
Dirt Rides in Mae Hong Son Province
From Mae Sarieng:
- Dirt bike river riding; Mae Sariang to the Salween
- Wonderful Off-Roading in the North
- Exploring some fun trails and amazing scenery between Mae Sarieng and Ban La Up!
- In Search Of The Salween And Moei Rivers' Confluence
- Wonderful Off-Roading in the North
From Pai:
Pai – Wiang Haeng – Fang:
The old elephant trail – Wat Chan – Mae Hong Son
- A quick update on the Elephant Trail that runs between Samoeng and Mae Hong Son.
- Elephant Trail - Chiang Mai to Mae Hing Son
- Mae Hong Son Loop...... Without The 108 Or 1095
Dirt Rides in Chiang Mai Province
Chiang Dao
From Chiang Dao there are some nice rides that go west to link up with Huay Nam Dang & Wiang Haeng
Fang
From Fang there are trails that go east to Wawi / Doi Chang
Some off road from Fang / Mae Ai on a Ducati
Phrao
From Phrao on R1001/ 1150 there are loops that go off R1150 & north onto R118; or south of R1150 & onto R118 / 1001.
From Mae Kachan (R118) to Long Kord on R1001.
- Kon Jae--Long Kord. Day out in the Sri Lanna NP.
- Dirt Ride Khun Chae Np And Doi Pangom AscentSuccess
From Chiang Rai there are dirt trails that link up with Wawi & Doi Chang, plus along the Kok river
- Chiang Rai - Wawee - Fang. The delights of riding west out of Chiang Rai
- A Fun Ride In The Park; Lam Nam Kok At The End Of Dry Season
- Chiang Rai To Ban Sira And Back. A Pleasant Sunday Morning Ride West Of Chiang Rai.
- Chiang Rai Trails
- Where the hell Wawi The Spirit Of Adventure
- Kiu Sataa to Chiang Rai. Great dirt track.
- Map of Chiang Rai River Dirt Road
From Chiang Khong:
Dirt Trails in Nan Province
From Nan, the province with the best road bike riding, there are also numerous loops & rides to do.
- Nanthaburi National Park, Nan
- Dirt tracks to and from Nan.
- The Nan-Nanthaburi loop
- Doi Pha Chang Wildlife Preserve!!
Om Koi
A brilliant ride from Omkoi to Mae Ngao National Park!
From Om Koi to Mae Sot: Mae Tuen over the mountains to Mae Sot.
An epic:
Chiang Mai - Bangkok
For a mega dirt ride you can try this one – Chiang Mai to Bangkok the long dirty way down
A missing link adventure
Chiang Mai - Rudi Saxonator's enduro madness vdos of dirt trails
From Chiang Mai
- Dirtroad Route Close To Chiang Mai
- Moto Bistro Enduro Ride Northern Thailand - Obkan River – Death Valley – Wat Luang - Samoeng
- Moto Bistro Enduro Ride Chiang Mai - Takkatan Cave Trail - Mae Khanin River Trail - Thai Style Bbq
If anyone else wants to dig out some dirt reports & add them they are welcome to do so.
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