Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Bath, New York

Culver Creek Road is an ideal, scenic route for beginner offroaders and scenic drivers looking to explore rural New York's quiet, wooded valley landscapes. This easy 2.1-mile seasonal road follows Culver Creek through a picturesque mix of private forests and open fields, offering a tranquil drive wi...
Learn more about Culver Creek Road

3.2 mile Seasonal Road crossing through Moss Hill State Forest. Depending on the season, the trail can be muddy and rutted. New York State Land is often logged for timber and this track of land is no exception. A primitive campsite can be found at 42.32405, -77.20642 along the trail.
Learn more about Irish Hill Road

Harrisburg Hollow has a seasonal section that is unmaintained during the winter and requires 4x4. Driving from the west end, you will come to an intersection with Ferris Road. Take a left. The Finger Lakes Trail crosses the road about halfway down. There is a blind hill known as the "End of the Wor...
Learn more about Harrisburg Hollow (Seasonal Section)

Newton Road is a seasonal road that is only maintained during portions of the year. The road does have a difficult hill climb to complete in winter. The road's ditching causes the meltwater to flow in the road and freeze, and there's a deep ditch on the opposite side. The road does have a problem wi...
Learn more about Newton Road (Seasonal)

This is a seasonal road in the town of Savona connecting County Route 415 to Irish Hill Road. This track passes through Moss Hill State Forest, which covers approximately 1,815 acres and includes multiple primitive campsites. Mud Creek Bison Ranch can also be viewed from the southern portion of the ...
Learn more about O'Brien Road

This is a relatively easy dirt road coming out of Hammondsport, New York. The initial climb is steep, but can be covered by a two-wheel drive vehicle outside of winter. In the winter, 4WD or AWD would be highly recommended. The Hammondsport end of this road is right across from Pleasant Valley Win...
Learn more about Vogt Road

The beginning of Van Husen Road passes closely by a private house and continues past a barn. The road is not marked with a seasonal road sign but is a town road and open to the public. The road is not plowed past the barn and the snow tends to pile up and block the road during the winter. At other t...
Learn more about Van Husen Road

This road is a seasonal road that is not maintained during the Winter months. During the Summer months it is a nice drive through farm land and a small farm store can be found on the east end. The road continues west down a hill that has a sugar bush that tapped Sugar Maples can be observed collecti...
Learn more about Stanton Road

This seasonal road has a few interesting features but they aren't difficult to get by. The road starts as a typical dirt road, but a small pull-off area can be found just before traveling over a culvert pipe and stream. The road turns into gravel with a small stream running down it in wetter conditi...
Learn more about Hamilton Road (Seasonal)

This is an easy seasonal road. The conditions become more technical in the spring with washout. It leads down to Robie Road and Kettle Road, off of which there are nearby DEC camping sites. On Robie Road can be found Mud Creek Bison Ranch which offers self-guided farm tours with a restaurant and gif...
Learn more about Chrisler Road

This is a 2.2-mile easy dirt and gravel seasonal road connecting Savona-Campbell Road to Dee Road. Seasonal runoff can make the road slippery at times. There is no town maintenance between November 1st and April 1st. It is easily passable by most vehicles-2 out of 10 on the difficulty scale dependin...
Learn more about Green Hill Road

This seasonal road travels north and south and is a great addition to any route of the seasonal roads in the area. Traveling north from the south end a Christmas tree farm can be found along the road. The tree farm turns into a wooded hill that could be a challenge during the Winter months. The Nort...
Learn more about Reeves Road

The southern half of Van Amburg Road is seasonal, which can become impassible by passenger vehicles in winter due to snow drifts. This road offers Finger Lakes Trail Access along with Primitive Camping featuring a Lean-To and Outhouse. At the intersection of Van Amburg and North Urbana is Birdseye H...
Learn more about Van Amburg Road

This is an easy seasonal road that becomes more technical in winter and spring. It features beautiful vistas looking down into the valley. Nearby attractions include Mud Creek Bison Ranch and camping nearby at Sanford Lake. In summer, this road is passable by 2WD vehicles with little issue. Come win...
Learn more about Mills and Platt Hill Road

This road has some nice views of the surrounding valleys and hills. The majority of the road is a seasonal road that is not maintained during the Winter months. The road climbs a hill through a wooded section from the east end and opens up to a wonderful view of the valley looking south. The next se...
Learn more about Ridge Road

This short road was recently repaired because the state was having some logging done. The road was previously overgrown and in disrepair and will most likely go back to that condition once the logging is complete. The road terminates at a parking area with a decent-sized mud puddle. Pig Tail Hollow ...
Learn more about Runner Road (Seasonal)

This seasonal road offers a nice shaded path to add to any route in the area during the warmer months. Because of the wooded environment, it should offer a colorful trip during Autumn. The road is in good shape and can be traveled by any vehicle when there is no snow on the ground.
Learn more about Prairie Road

This is a seasonal section of road that is not well maintained throughout the year. The road intersects with Runner Road which gives access to a parking area for State Land. State Land can be found all along the road and access to the Finger Lakes Trail can be found just past the end of the seasonal...
Learn more about Hungry Hollow Road (Seasonal Section)

This seasonal road travels up a hill and opens up into some large fields. There are nice views of the surrounding hills that would make it an ideal road for a trip in the fall. At the north end of the road is an old cemetery with a few old head stones. This would be a great addition to any route of ...
Learn more about Welch Road

This short section of seasonal road travels through the woods up or down a hill. The road is in good condition with little to no standing water or puddles. The area recently has had some trimming done to the property that runs along the road. This would be a nice short, shaded drive to add to a trip...
Learn more about Ricewoods Road

The southern half of Van Amburg Road is seasonal, which can become impassible by passenger vehicles in winter due to snow drifts. This road offers Finger Lakes Trail Access along with Primitive Camping featuring a Lean-To and Outhouse. At the intersection of Van Amburg and North Urbana is Birdseye H...
Learn more about Van Amburg Road

This is a short, seasonal road through farmland. There are several large open cornfields, an old abandoned barn, and sections of hardwood forest. This trail connects from County Rt. 4 to County Rt. 1. Often, after heavy rain, the trail can be washed out and be more difficult as water will expose lay...
Learn more about Space 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 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

The southern half of Van Amburg Road is seasonal, which can become impassible by passenger vehicles in winter due to snow drifts. This road offers Finger Lakes Trail Access along with Primitive Camping featuring a Lean-To and Outhouse. At the intersection of Van Amburg and North Urbana is Birdseye H...
Learn more about Van Amburg Road

This is a short, seasonal road through farmland. There are several large open cornfields, an old abandoned barn, and sections of hardwood forest. This trail connects from County Rt. 4 to County Rt. 1. Often, after heavy rain, the trail can be washed out and be more difficult as water will expose lay...
Learn more about Space Road

This is an easy dirt road that will become rutted and muddy come spring. This section has access to primitive camping and multiple hiking trails including the Finger Lakes Trail, A-Trail, and Mohawk Trail. Mohawk trail activities include hiking, horseback, mountain biking, snowmobiling, and cross-co...
Learn more about Templar Falls - Sugar Hill 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