Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Arkport, 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 left/north branch of the Departm...
Learn more about Canacadea McDuff Road North

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

This packed gravel road heads deep into the heart of the state forest, offering a quiet and scenic drive through dense woods. While the road is a bit rough in places, it remains non-technical throughout. The route features a gradual rocky descent with a few potholes, minor ruts, and small washouts, ...
Learn more about Left Fork Truck Trail

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 is a section of road that is not maintained during the winter months. The road is in good shape and climbs a hill for most of this section. At the top, the road levels off and offers a great view of the surroundings and nearby hills. This is a nice road to add to a route of the area.
Learn more about Coombs Road

This trail begins as a hard-packed gravel road heading into the state forest. The route gently descends with only a few minor potholes, making for a smooth and easy drive. As you continue, the road enters a beautiful section of dense forest with lush vegetation lining both sides, creating a peaceful...
Learn more about Canaseraga Truck Trail

This hard-packed gravel road winds through dense forest, offering a peaceful and scenic drive with beautiful vegetation lining both sides of the route. The road is generally easy to travel, with a few potholes and a slightly bumpy surface. As you descend deeper into the forest, the road becomes a bi...
Learn more about Right Fork Truck Trail

This trail begins by leaving the pavement and climbing steadily into the state forest on a loose gravel road. After reaching the top of the first hill, the route descends briefly before climbing once again, offering a fun drive through rolling terrain. The surface becomes a bit rockier in places, bu...
Learn more about Stanley 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 seasonal section is easily traversable with 2WD during most times of the year and weather. The road passes through very open and wide fields. A few sections can gather water in wet weather. Some sections of the woods break up the view--an old silo can be spotted from the road.
Learn more about Landers 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 trail is a state forestry road that travels through Ossian State Forest. The road is rough, rutted, and muddy in some sections. There are no technical obstacles that would be a concern. It is mostly level and could be a challenge in wet or snowy conditions. There is a spur road, Back Road to Ra...
Learn more about Scoville 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 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

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

The trail immediately climbs a steep rutted road that is rough; most low-clearance street vehicles will want to go slow to avoid damage. The road climbs quite a ways before leveling off. Several driveways might look like spur roads, but they are all private and most go to your right, so stay left. S...
Learn more about England Hill Road

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 state forest road intersects with Scoville Rd and takes you to a parking area and trail that leads to Rattlesnake Hill State Forest. The parking area is also a camping site that may require a permit if you wish to stay overnight. The state has put up a gate that blocks progress past the parking...
Learn more about Back Road to Rattlesnake

This seasonal, limited-use highway begins where the pavement ends and is not maintained during the winter months. The route starts with sweeping views of the surrounding rolling hills before continuing on a smooth, hard-packed gravel surface. The road passes through private property, so be sure to s...
Learn more about Blank Hill 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 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 is a small seasonal highway located in southern Steuben County. It's a great place to get away from the world for a fraction of time. It can be moderately difficult in the winter due to snow accumulation. This trail is accessible from both ends and leads to many more seasonal highways for some ...
Learn more about Lander 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 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 is a small seasonal highway located in southern Steuben County. It's a great place to get away from the world for a fraction of time. It can be moderately difficult in the winter due to snow accumulation. This trail is accessible from both ends and leads to many more seasonal highways for some ...
Learn more about Lander 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