Ever dreamed of traveling cross-country on your motorcycle,
seeing sights you'd never see from a car,
and meeting great people along the way?

 

Hi, I'm Sam Correro. For years I passionately pursued my goal of charting a coast-to-coast, off-pavement motorcycle adventure. I studied reams of maps and surveyed thousands of miles to create what I believe is one great trip. Over time, I began to realize that a lot of people share my interests.

This motorcycle adventure across America on the Trans-America Trail is NOT a single-track tight woods ride. It is a route using dirt roads, gravel roads, jeep roads, forest roads and farm roads. Dropping down into dried-up creek beds. Riding atop abandoned railroad grades.

There are sections of mud, sand, snow and rocks.
It's all of the above, but it's for the Dual-Sport Rider.

The purpose of this web site is to make people aware of a helpful resource for planning this off-road cross-country trip on the "Trans-America Trail". I have all you will need to make your journey cross-country, including detailed roll charts and supporting maps. All of the sections now have GPS waypoints that have been added to the new and improved roll charts. Also there is a map of the intersection, on the new and improved roll charts.

Sam Correro
Riding the Trans-America Trail
(video footage courtesy of Unseen Voices Production)

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•••••• The "Trans-America Trail" (from East to West) ••••••

•••••• The "Shadow of the Rockies Trail" (from South to North) ••••••

* The "Mississippi Hill Country Ride" (from North to South) *

The Trans-America Trail is a west bound ride across America. The Trail starts in Southeastern Tennessee, and ends at the Pacific Ocean in southwestern Oregon. Some 4,800 miles of mostly off-pavement riding.

The Dual-Sport motorcycle rider will soon have another choice of rides.

The Shadow of the Rockies Trail will be a Mexico to Canada ride, that starts just east of El Paso, Texas (very close to the Mexico border). This ride is north bound and follows in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains. I started mapping this route in August, 2003. I plan to have the TAT-Maps available by the fall of 2007 (if all goes well). The first several hundred miles of Shadow of the Rockies Trail have proven to be another true adventure on the motorcycle. The two Trails will cross in southern Colorado, just southeast of Trinidad.

The Mississippi Hill Country Ride is currently a 1-day out-and-back dual-sport adventure ride (north-bound). And soon maps and roll charts will be available for a second-day of riding (south-bound, return) making the ride a 2-day loop.

Please note, if you get the chance to read the articles regarding the Trail, you will see several references to crossing private land. As the course has evolved, however, I have found many ways to avoid those private properties. Today, the entire trip can be made without venturing off publicly available roads. This eliminates a potential stress for those using my maps and does not jeopardize my project. Trust me, you won't miss the private sections. It's still one great trip!

Comments from Trans-Am Trail riders...

"Hi Sam, I received the last of 2 DVD's from Michael today. I watched the TAT DVD last night, looks like a fantastic adventure.
I have only heard great review about the trail and the charts and maps you produced.
Last year I bought a bike after not having one for 25 years and am still saving to get the proper gear on it.

it's a fantastic adventure you created and we want to take advantage of

In May my younger son and I are taking the Smart Rider course so he can get his license.
Hopefully things will move along in our favor so we can make the trip soon."

— Finn H. Warwick, NY April 2011

"Sam, I just want to say how much I

enjoyed the trip through Tennessee

I took last fall. I'm really looking forward to next part of the journey."

— Dave Zelkowski, Davisburg, MI March 2011

"Hey Sam! I just wanted to let you know that my family has

enjoyed several of your trail maps

over the past year. We have done them in a Jeep, more than once, so it has been a family adventure. I ordered 3 maps on the 11th of February. How long does it normally take to receive the maps? I thought I had read 7-10 days unless you were out of town. Please let me know. Thanks."

— Angie Brasfield, Germantown, TN, February 2011

"Sam, I did the Eastern side of the Trail lat June - July. Atl - Trinidad then the Shadow of the Rockies.

The maps and roll charts worked perfect

I was able to travel without any issues for navigation and was able to enjoy the ride and experience. Thanks again. I am planning on doing the Trinidad to Oregon trail this summer. I had a few quick questions. Is July a good time for the trip? The pass was just open July 7 last year how many days to plan for? we did 250 - 300 miles a day last year Is there more camping this route? Anything else I should know? thanks again for the advice and experience."

— Mike Watson, July 2010

"My wife and I really enjoyed riding Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas last year (2010).

Many thanks

for putting this together. Enclosed, please find my order for Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado."

— Bill Thomas, North Carolina, January 2011

"Sam, Victor from Minnesota Motorcycle Monthly here.

We had another fantastic time on the TAT this year

I will be publishing the write up in a future issue of MMM. I will send you a copy of the story printed and electronic for your web page if you like. I have a question. Are you doing any updates for Nevada or Oregon in the near future. I was going to order up maps for our final leg but will wait if you are planning on updating them. I had heard a rumor that an update to Oregon may be coming. Please let me know. Thanks.

— Victor Wanchena, Publisher, Minnesota Motorcycle Monthly
Maple Grove, MN
www.motorbyte.com

"Sam, We just completed the western leg of the TAT (Trinidad to Oregon coast). I just wanted to Say Thank you!

Really had fun and wanted to thank you for doing it!

We found a mistake now and then, but not take or have the time to document them. As time went on we got better and better at following your instructions, and getting around problems that came up.
THANK YOU FOR A GREAT ADVENTURE!"

— Jerry Baker, Tracy, CA August 2010

"Hi Sam, it's been two years since John and I road the complete TAT.

That was the GREATEST RIDE EVER

can't thank YOU enough! for all the hard work that went into development of the TAT. As we road the trail, I kept saying "how'd he do this?!?". The best thing any true dirt-bike rider must DO. The next ride on my list is the Shadow of the Rockies! -Thanks"

— Dave Eureka, CA August 2010

"We did the TN section last week and while sections of TN had been paved, as your maps indicated, it was still a great ride. We had plenty of gravel and the paved sections were one lane farm to market type roads for the most part. Redbuds and Dogwoods were in full bloom and in some cases lined long sections of roads. This route had some gravel sections that were prepared for pavement this summer or sooner. However, if this entire section should eventually be paved... it still would be

the most scenic ride across TN that I have ever experienced

and I thought I had ridden about every TN route since I grew up in the state.
I certainly got more than my money's worth. I just ordered tonight the MS and ARK sections."

— Tony, Tennessee July, 2010

"Sam, I am absolutely amazed and impressed with the accuracy of your TAT-Maps and Roll Charts. We crossed the country in 35-days on your Trans-America Trail, from the Appalachian Mountains to the Pacific Ocean in Oregon and

your roll charts accurate down to the smallest fraction of a mile

We couldn't have done it without you.
Thank you Sam, for an AMAZING adventure I'll never forget!"

— Michael Murray, MotorcycleTravelDVDs.com
(cameraman for the "Road Less Traveled" documentary)

"Sam, How ya doing. I just completed the Jellico Tennessee to New Mexico/Colorado border portion of the trip on my XR650L and looking forward to completing the rest of the trail next year.

I am amazed at what you have accomplished!!!

Great job my friend!! I am dying to get a T shirt, when do ya think they will be available again?"
 
— Peyton Stamper, North Carolina

"Sam, I think you did a Yeomen's job in even completing this task.

The mileages were spot-on

Things change over time and that is to be expected. My experience has been that the people who do this sort of trip are well aware that things are not going to be perfect... enough said."

— John Alkema, California

"Sam, Thanks for the maps and roll charts.

We had a great ride from Trinidad Colorado to Battle Mt. Nevada

A fantastic route with a bit of everything and great overnight stops. There was much discussion about leaving the bikes in the US and returning to ride all 4,000-miles west to east. Thanks for a fantastic holiday."

— Pete, Fraser and Reuben, United Kingdom

"Hi Sam, I got back from completing the trip on Saturday and it was everything I had hoped for.

Thanks for a wonderful trip

I appreciate the huge effort it must have been to this all together."

— Ron Currie, United Kingdom

"Sam, Completed the AR section today. It was great.

Your roll charts were great and flawless

Thanks for all your hard work on them. Now I need more maps to plan future rides."

— Kim Wormingtom, Missouri

"Sam, Just a quick note to say thanks for putting the time and effort into creating the Trans-America Trail...

The countryside was beautiful with the trail leading me
to places completely off the beaten track

The water crossing in Tennessee sure was slippery!"

— Mark Bell, United Kingdom

"My father and I had

a once-in-a lifetime adventure

riding on the Trans-America Trail. Without Sam's guidance and assistance, the trip would not have been possible for us. Sam really helped bring it all together."

— JP Flagler

"Thank you Sam. I kept pinching myself, yes, I was really living my dream.

This is exactly what I wanted to do for over 20 years

I had a wonderful ride. Sam, thank you for making it all possible. Over 2,000 miles of dirt, in two weeks on the Trans-America Trail. This is a serious adventure, come prepared, and ready to ride a lot each day. I will forever be grateful to you Sam."

— Gary Whisman, Indiana

"Thanks for a wonderful couple of days of

exceptional riding on the Trans-America Trail

What a rare luxury to be able to just experience the adrenaline and the motorcycle and the wonderful Mississippi back roads and never have to consider the route or make decisions about stops and other issues...
Thanks, Sam, for shouldering the burden of leader."

— Gary Howsley, Texas

"My 18 year old son and I rode the Tennessee portion of the Trans-America Trail over the past two days

it was amazing!

The roads are magnificent and the roll chart is perfect.
Once again, you've done an excellent job laying out the trail. I hope to ride it all some day!"

— Brian Slark, Alabama

"The weekend in the Ozarks on the Trans-America Trail was

the highlight of my coast-to-coast ride

Sam's roll charts and maps make riding the Trail a worry free and fun experience,
including a too-close encounter with a mud hole on War Loop Road!"

— Anke Irmscher, New York

"I purchased your entire kit to begin my around-the-world journey.

What an adventure!

The trip across country on the Trans-America Trail was exactly as promised.  We did it end to end."

— Chris & Spice, Atlanta, Georgia

"Sam, I got the Trans-America Trail maps. What can I say...

AWESOME job!

I was feeling a bit anxious about doing this myself, but with all your personal notations, I almost feel like you along for the ride. Thanks again... you've taken a lot of the "pre-stress" out of the trip."

— George Scheben, P.Eng.

"Sam, the maps arrived in good order, and

I am REALLY impressed!

My current plans are to leave Denver this Sunday, aiming to arrive in Cookeville, TN on Tuesday, where I will have some new Pirelli's mounted, and then off to the trailhead. Again, a terrific job on the maps."

— Jerry Berryman, Colorado

Live, Up-to-Date Weather
along the Trans-America Trail...

Jellico, Tennessee

Columbia, Tennessee

Lula, Mississippi

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Alma, Arkansas

Alva, Oklahoma

Trinidad, Colorado

Lake City, Colorado

Green River (Cisco), Utah

Richfield, Utah

Eureka, Nevada

Battle Mountain, Nevada

Lakeview, Oregon

Port Orford, Oregon