12 Gravel Day Trips with Perfect Post-Ride Food, Drinks, & Hangouts

Some of the best days on gravel aren’t at races, they're the quiet escapes that stick with you. This guide to one-day gravel getaways highlights 12 standout routes across WI, MN, and the U.P. Each destination pairs a dialed-in gravel adventure with great local food, drinks, and post-ride recovery. Whether you’re chasing backroads through the Northwoods, grinding ridgelines in the Driftless, or taking in the Lake Superior shoreline, these routes are made for riders who want to explore new places and eat and drink well.