NORTHERN THAILAND — LAOS · DRY SEASON OPEN
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Rider-mapped dirt routes across Northern Thailand and Laos — GPX downloads, honest difficulty ratings, and trail conditions from people who actually ride them.
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ADVANCED
TH
The Helicopter Trail
Pai, Mae Hong Son
0 KMFull DayDay ride
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EASY
TH
Mae On to Mae Kampong
Mae On, Chiang Mai
0 KMHalf DayDay ride
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EASY
TH
The Phrao Loop
Chiang Mai
0 KMFull DayDay ride
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INTERMEDIATE
TH
Chom Thong, Mae Chaem and Tiger's Head
Chom Thong, Chiang Mai
0 KMFull DayDay ride
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EASY
TH
Samoeng to Khun Win Offroad
Samoeng, Chiang Mai
0 KMFull DayDay ride
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EASY
TH
The Mae Khanin River Run
Hang Dong, Chiang Mai
0 KM1 HourDay ride
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4 DAYS
Mae Hong Son Loop with Dirt Bikes, 4 Days exploring remote areas of Northern Thailand
A 4-day, ~860km dirt bike loop from Chiang Mai through Om Koi, Mae Sariang, Khun Yuam and Pai — a ride report from the back roads of the Mae Hong Son loop, where the tarmac runs out and the Karen villages begin.
15 min read
10 DAYS
Northern Laos Remote Loop: 10 Days from Chiang Mai to Phongsali and Back by Dirt Bike
Five riders, ten days, ~1,775 km through the most remote corner of northern Laos — Houai Xai, Muang Long, Luang Namtha, Phongsali, Muang Khua, Nong Khiaw, Luang Prabang — then a 550 km push home through the Nan border.
20 min read
7 DAYS
Northern Laos by Dirt Bike: 7 Days from Chiang Mai to Vientiane and Back
A 7-day, ~1,700 km dirt bike loop from Chiang Mai through Pak Beng, Luang Prabang, the Plain of Jars, Vang Vieng and Vientiane — riding into Laos at Chiang Khong, back out through Phu Doo, and learning Pi Mai (Lao New Year) the hard way.
20 min read
01Dirt Bike Rental in Chiang Mai: The Complete Guide10 min→02Chiang Mai Dirt Bike Season: Month-by-Month Riding Guide8 min→03Chiang Mai Enduro Guide: Trails, Terrain & Getting Started12 min→04Multi-Day Dirt Bike Routes from Chiang Mai14 min→05Chiang Mai to Mae Chaem Dirt Bike Day Ride via Samoeng, Mae Win and the Christ Statue Trail7 min→06Exploring and Route Finding: How Adventures Evolve9 min→
Riding Regions
Chiang Mai
ALL LEVELSNOV–FEB
Jungle trails, mountain passes and valley roads around Doi Suthep-Pui — beginner loops to hard singletrack.
Mae Hong Son
INTERMEDIATE+NOV–MAR
Land of Three Mists. 600 km of twisting mountain roads, 1,800 curves, remote villages and misty ridgelines.
Lampang
BEGINNER+NOV–FEB
Rolling foothills, quiet backroads and forest tracks linking villages and teakwood temples. Fewer crowds.
Nan
INTERMEDIATE+NOV–MAR
A hidden gem — limestone cliffs, dense forest and remote valleys, far from the tourist crowds.
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Park Access Status
Bueng Kreng Kawi & Nong Nam SapKanchanaburiOPENCha Phan Pi Forest ParkNanOPENChae Son National ParkLampangOPENChaloem Rattanakosin National ParkKanchanaburiCLOSED
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RENTALS · OLD TOWN, CHIANG MAI
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Large fleet of dirt bikes — CRF300L and more — plus gear rental, trail advice, and coffee or beers before and after the ride.
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Chiang Mai to Nan via Backroads
Samoeng to Mon Jam via Farm Roads
The Mae Chaem Western Dirt Loop
Chiang Mai to Nan via Backroads
Tha Ta Fang and Mae Sam Laep
From Phayao to Ban Mae Ngio to Lampang
Phonsavan to Long Tien and Anouvong
Phonsavan to Long Tien and Anouvong
Samoeng to Mae Win via Wat Chan
Samoeng to Mon Jam via Farm Roads
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Expertly planned routes through Northern Thailand and Laos. Ride at your own pace.
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