Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Altmar, New York

Stony loamy trail connecting Route 26 and Stone Hill Road. The road goes through Happy Valley Wildlife Management Area. There is a pull-off access to Whitney Pond for fishing, hiking, or viewing wildlife. This road…
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This forest access road is perfect for going for a drive when camping around the Redfield Reservoir. This is a great drive to view some wildlife or take a short hike on the one trail…
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The Oswego Recreational Trail is an old railroad bed with various surface types and old road millings. Very flat with some whoops and potholes in places. It's a nice easy ride through wooded, shaded areas…
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This is a seasonal Road through state forest lands. This is a pass-through trail to many others in the area. This road becomes a snowmobile trail in the winter, so do not attempt to pass…
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Avoid the pavement! This route connects the Lewis County ATV/SXS trail system to the Jefferson County system and is all gravel/dirt. The trail offers many places to stop and take in the sights of the…
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Expect to see varying terrain as you creep through a mix of rocky trail and mud/dirt that traverses a mostly pine forest on the edge of O'Leary's pond. Lots of ruts and the potential for…
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This is a mildly challenging trail that is multi-use. The trail is a snowmobile trail in the wintertime. You will experience rocky sections of this trail along with some mud, depending on the time of…
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This track follows along the old logging railroad line through the heart of Tughill forest land. Along this route, you will see abundant wildlife, swamps, deep forests, and cold water streams and brooks. The route…
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The trail begins when the pavement ends on Michigan Mills Road. There is a gate here that is closed during mud season, which typically ends in April. Once the snow flies, this entire trail becomes…
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This out and back ends at a parking area and fishing access site built by the NYS Department of Conservation. The trail is a mix of gravel and dirt roads with plenty of opportunity for…
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This out-and-back is a well-maintained seasonal road with some loose rocks on the larger side that get kicked up occasionally from the road surface. This track narrows in sections, so always be aware of the…
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This is an easy scenic drive on a seasonal gravel road through the state forest. Well maintained by the state DEC, with a campsite located on the North Road end. This trail will bring you…
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Expect a very well-maintained seasonal road that is an ATV/SXS highway connecting the southeastern end of the Tughill region's trail system. Expect very dusty conditions if it has not recently rained. A Lewis County permit…
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Expect a narrow, county-maintained trail best suited for ATVs and small side-by-sides. It features the largest elevation change in the area, requiring four-wheel drive for a safe and responsible climb. Several bridges cross cascading creeks,…
Learn more about Lee Gulf Extension

This is a quick ride through the field. This route will help you avoid the corner on the road. It's mostly flat, so 2WD will be fine. A mix of mud and dirt, this seasonal…
Learn more about Lewis County ATV Trail 2

A Lewis County Trail permit is required to use this trail. Expect to find varying trail conditions. The track is a mix of dirt, gravel, and rocks in places where washouts can occur during rain…
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This is a nicely maintained public forest access road that winds through the southern Tughill region. There is plenty of opportunity to view wildlife all year long as long as the snow isn't too deep…
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The northern end of the old Ogdensburg Railroad line takes you to the small town of Glenfield, New York. This scenic route takes you through the countryside alongside the Black River. Stop in for a…
Learn more about The Monteola Corridor

This is a well-maintained forest access road offering plenty of nice views of the landscape and wildlife. Watch for downed trees and limbs blocking the trail, this area is subject to high winds whenever weather…
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This stretch of the old Ogdensburg Railroad line has been converted by Lewis County into one of the main arteries of the Tughill region's snowmobile and ATV traffic. Follow this trail from the Burdick's Crossing…
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Hertz Road entry just off of Buck Hill Road is a narrow entry with 2-car parking. The trail enters Buck Hill State Forest and winds through some great scenery. During spring and fall makes for…
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This is a quick ride through the woods. This route will help you avoid the corner on the road. Expect some small hills, but 2WD will be sufficient. This newer, seasonal trail is a mix…
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An offshoot of Texas Road in Beartown State Forest, this is a seasonally maintained NYDEC Trail. During the summer and fall months, enjoy a breathtaking view of the changing leaves, deer, and other joys of…
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This route covers seasonal roads with many sections that are washed out or have very low-hanging branches. The route is less maintained than many others in the area, making driving more interesting. The two-track feels…
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Texas Road through Beartown State Forest is designated Seasonal by the New York Department of Conservation and is not maintained between December 1st and April 1st. As such, during the winter and spring, it becomes…
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The route is through Morgan Hill State Forest on seasonal roads. The road is gravel, single-lane, and well-maintained. There are multiple scenic views toward Labrador Hollow and numerous side roads and hiking trails. The main…
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Throughout this trail, you will encounter a mix of sand, gravel, roots, and water holes as you take the outer loop trail around the county forest property. Other side trails exist that cut through the…
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This route leads into the roads at Morgan Hill and provides views of the valley as it winds through several fields and forested sections. The route can be accessed to enter or leave Morgan Hill.…
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This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
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West Gate Road is a relatively well-maintained section of the Penn Mountain State Forest access roads. The trail can be muddy in spots and as always with trails in this region watch for fallen trees…
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