Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Almond, New York

The 1,623-acre Canacadea State Forest has a limited amount of development. The main access road is easily drivable but has some ruts due to rain runoff, so travel is about 10-15 mph slower. The unpaved public access road is not plowed in the winter. At the end of the southern road is a turnaround th...
Learn more about Canacadea McDuff Road South

The 1,623-acre Canacadea State Forest has a limited amount of development. The main access road is easily drivable but has some ruts due to rain runoff, so travel is about 10-15 mph slower. The unpaved public access road is not plowed in the winter. At the end of the left/north branch of the Departm...
Learn more about Canacadea McDuff Road North

This seasonal road branches off of Turnpike State Forest Road and travels through Turnpike State Forest. This road allows ATVs and SXS, but dirt bikes are prohibited. The road is mostly wooded, but it does open at the south end where it intersects with a paved road. It is in good shape and not much ...
Learn more about Tuttle Road

This forest road offers access to a campsite located in Turnpike State Forest. The road dead-ends at a turnaround area. The campsite can be used when exploring the 4,744 acres of State land. This road branches off of Turnpike Forest Road. There are two gates at the turnaround that lead to private pr...
Learn more about Deloss Road

This easy dirt road winds through Karr Valley Creek State Forest, providing a peaceful and scenic drive through the woods. The route offers access to several connecting forest roads and a dispersed campsite, making it a good starting point for exploring the area. Along the way, you'll also find a fe...
Learn more about Dobson Road

This road branches off of Turnpike Forest Road, granting access to campsites and a horse trailer parking and mounting site. This area can also be used as a picnic area and has a ramp that makes mounting a horse simpler. There is access to several horseback trails and parking areas. The majority of t...
Learn more about Stewart Forest Road

This pleasant dirt road winds through Karr Valley Creek State Forest and Hiltonville State Forest, offering a smooth and relaxing drive beneath a dense forest canopy. Two dispersed campsites can be found along the route, and the road connects with other forest roads, making it a great option for exp...
Learn more about Norton Forest Road

This forest road offers a fun and scenic drive with a few dips and washouts that keep the route interesting without becoming overly technical. Several small creeks flow alongside the road, adding to the scenery as you make your way through the forest. A 7-ton bridge crosses one of the streams. Water...
Learn more about Sullivan Road

This road travels through Turnpike State Forest which offers access to 4,744 acres of state land. A large section of the road is gated during the winter. This road offers access to several campsites, hiking trails, and horseback riding trails. The road climbs to over 2200' and was recently cleared o...
Learn more about Turnpike Forest Road

This easy two-track winds through Jersey Hill State Forest, offering a peaceful drive beneath an increasingly open canopy with wide views of the sky and the surrounding hills. The route is mostly smooth, with only a few small bumps along the way. A small downed tree partially blocks the roadway, but...
Learn more about Scholes Forest Road

This easy dirt road climbs steadily to beautiful sweeping views of the surrounding rolling hills before continuing into the dense woods of Jersey Hill State Forest. The route is very scenic and offers excellent opportunities to spot wildlife. During our drive, we encountered a couple of small bucks ...
Learn more about Old George - Davison Forest Road

This trail will run you through a field and thin into the woods. As you twist through this trail you will find mud holes. These can be deep depending on the weather. As you come into the woods this trail will have some nice twists and turns.
Learn more about The Great Divide

This trail will take you in and out of the woods. This trail has some uphill and downhill sections along with some open flat sections along the fields. You will have the option of taking the green trail as you come down one of the hills in the woods. This will allow you to bypass a long uphill climb...
Learn more about C and D Trail

This trail will take you back and connect with Beef. You will work your way out of the field and into the woods down a dry stream. This section of the trail can change rapidly depending on the weather. The trail can get really muddy after rain, but is generally an easy going trail.
Learn more about Pat's Path

This is a seasonal road that ascends/descends one of the taller hills in the area. There is a wind farm atop the hill with nice views of the surrounding hills. The road is dirt and has a few switchbacks. At the top of the hill, the wind farm has constructed a picnic area with a gazebo and picnic tab...
Learn more about Spencer Hill Road

Vandermark State Forest totals 2,384 acres. The main road is a bit narrow, but an easy drive. This area is very wooded and has a few camping spots. This area provides opportunities for many informal outdoor recreational activities such as snowshoeing, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, camping,...
Learn more about Vandermark Allen Forest Road

This is one of the favorite trails of people that visit. This trail will connect you with Pat's Path. You will encounter tree roots and some smaller ruts on the trail. This trail is easily maneuvered when dry but can be slippery when wet due to the mud and hills.
Learn more about Beefs

This road travels from Gulch Road to the top of the hill. Several windmills dot the top of the hill. The Finger Lakes Trail crisscrosses the hill and intersects several roads. The view from the top offers scenic views of the nearby hills and valleys.
Learn more about Southwoods Road

This is a slow road that takes you to some areas of mud and water. Keep in mind there are campers in this area. It is a high dust zone so you will need to keep it slow until you are passed the campers. On this trail, you will also see Bob's halfway house. This is a little outhouse that is on the sid...
Learn more about Tower Road

This trail will continue to take you through the woods. Like the name, this is the long way out of the woods. You will find some slight up and downhill sections. This is also the trail that will take you to the popular Beef trail.
Learn more about Long

This seasonal road branches off of Turnpike State Forest Road and travels through Turnpike State Forest. This road allows ATVs and SXS, but dirt bikes are prohibited. The road is mostly wooded, but it does open at the south end where it intersects with a paved road. It is in good shape and not much ...
Learn more about Tuttle Road

This trail will run you through a field and thin into the woods. As you twist through this trail you will find mud holes. These can be deep depending on the weather. As you come into the woods this trail will have some nice twists and turns.
Learn more about The Great Divide

This trail will take you in and out of the woods. This trail has some uphill and downhill sections along with some open flat sections along the fields. You will have the option of taking the green trail as you come down one of the hills in the woods. This will allow you to bypass a long uphill climb...
Learn more about C and D Trail

This trail will take you back and connect with Beef. You will work your way out of the field and into the woods down a dry stream. This section of the trail can change rapidly depending on the weather. The trail can get really muddy after rain, but is generally an easy going trail.
Learn more about Pat's Path

This seasonal road branches off of Turnpike State Forest Road and travels through Turnpike State Forest. This road allows ATVs and SXS, but dirt bikes are prohibited. The road is mostly wooded, but it does open at the south end where it intersects with a paved road. It is in good shape and not much ...
Learn more about Tuttle Road

This trail will run you through a field and thin into the woods. As you twist through this trail you will find mud holes. These can be deep depending on the weather. As you come into the woods this trail will have some nice twists and turns.
Learn more about The Great Divide

This trail will take you in and out of the woods. This trail has some uphill and downhill sections along with some open flat sections along the fields. You will have the option of taking the green trail as you come down one of the hills in the woods. This will allow you to bypass a long uphill climb...
Learn more about C and D Trail

This trail will take you back and connect with Beef. You will work your way out of the field and into the woods down a dry stream. This section of the trail can change rapidly depending on the weather. The trail can get really muddy after rain, but is generally an easy going trail.
Learn more about Pat's Path