DOOM

A rough stuff gathering for the ages.

5th Edition

Friday the 13th | March 2026

Route Collection
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  • 325+ Miles | 32k+ Feet of Vert | 110+ Miles Singletrack | 80%+ Unpaved

    A full-scale Ouachita epic. Over 100 miles of singletrack link the Northwoods Trails, the IMBA Epic Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, the IMBA Epic Womble, and long runs of the Ouachita Trail—stitched together with tarmac, gravel, doubletrack, and rugged forest roads. The route grinds to Tall Peak’s old lookout tower and carves through the Flatside Wilderness before closing the loop around Lake Ouachita—a demanding multi-day push stacked with bonus miles and hidden gems.

  • 200+ Miles | 16k+ Feet of Vert | 45+ Miles of Singletrack | 65%+ Unpaved

    This figure-eight route weaves the Northwoods Trails, the IMBA Epic Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, and a patchwork of tarmac, dirt, and rugged ridgelines into a ride of deliberate contrast. From punchy singletrack to fast backroads and the climb to Tall Peak’s old lookout tower, every transition feels intentional—each element returning in new form as the route loops back through the Ouachitas to Hot Springs.

  • 116 Miles | 9k+ Feet of Vert | 45+ Miles of Singletrack | 55%+ Unpaved

    This route traces a compact figure-eight through the Ouachitas, weaving the Northwoods Trails, the IMBA Epic Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, and a mix of tarmac, dirt, and rolling backroads into a seamless ride. Every section shifts tempo—from punchy singletrack to fast, flowing roads—looping through the hills before returning to Hot Springs.

The premier backcountry bikepacking event of the south.

Each route moves through terrain that’s always changing character—tarmac, dirt, and singletrack shifting between fast and fluid or slow and deliberate. Deeper in the Ouachitas, the landscape grows more remote and rugged, a balanced rhythm of contrast that keeps body and mind engaged from start to finish.

Cyclist adjusting gravel bike, wearing orange vest and helmet, group of cyclists in background.
Cyclists gravel riding in a forested area with hills and the Buffalo National River in the background.
Cyclist resting at gas station with mountain bike and drink.

DOOM: The Modern Folklore of Bikepacking and Ultra-Endurance

Legends aren’t written—they are ridden. DOOM is more than miles; it’s a story you become part of.

What began as a grassroots challenge has become a rite of passage for many. Drawing in some of the best endurance athletes alongside dedicated bikepackers, its legend grows with each edition, shaped by those who take it on and those who cheer them forward. Now offering multiple distance options, it welcomes both those dipping their toes into longer efforts and seasoned riders seeking their next great challenge. For many, it has become not just a test of endurance, but a chance to line up against some of the strongest riders in the sport.

To honor this evolving saga, Timothé Girard has created a new illustration that embodies the raw energy and untamed spirit of DOOM.