Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Beaver Dam Lake, New York

This is a short, loose gravel section of road. Nothing technical at all, is one lane, but has pull-offs. There is a small parking section at the end for hiking. Will have to turn around at the end as it is a dead end.
Learn more about Fire Tower Road

This trail leads you to a lake at the end, where the old Shawanga Lodge used to stand. I didn't see any "no motorized vehicles beyond this point" or "no trespassing" signs until the end of the trail, where you hit a locked gate where the private property begins. Not much room at the end to turn arou...
Learn more about Vacant Lot Trail

This starts out as a dirt and rocky trail. As you move through it, it gets a little uneven in spots. The middle section has a turn up a small incline, which then leads to more dirt and grass. There isn't anything too technical, just a fun little trail.
Learn more about Cardiff Lane

This is a loose gravel road off of Lundy Road. Cross over a bridge and start climbing up a small hill. At the end turn around and head back to Lundy Road. There are sections to pull over and park to go hiking. Nothing technical, just a nice short ride.,
Learn more about Cutler Road

This is a loose gravel road, most of which is suitable for two vehicles. There is nothing technical on this road; it is just a nice, easy drive, with views of the streams and a small bridge. There are areas to pull over and park, and to go hiking.
Learn more about Rogue Harbor Road

This trail is a mix of packed and loose gravel. As you start to climb the hill, there are some sections that are washed out and have formed some deep ruts. When it rains, there are some deep, sandy puddles. At the end of this trail, there is a parking area for hiking trails that go to a waterfall an...
Learn more about Wolf Brook Trail

This is a non-maintained road that starts out with loose gravel and packed dirt. It changes to loose rock and mud. After rain, there will be lots of deeper holes that are full of water and mud. There are limited spots to pull over for other vehicles. At the end, you will have to turn around. There i...
Learn more about Eden Road

This is a short trail off Lundy Road that is a one-lane road with limited pull-offs. Some small water/mud holes. There is a section to park at the end and go hiking. There is also a small pond/lake that one of the hiking trails leads to.
Learn more about Eastern Boundary Trail

This is a non-maintained road. It is loose gravel, but has nothing technical. It is wide enough for 2 cars for the majority of the route. Where it isn't, there is room to move over. This follows the Reservoir Number Three and has several hiking areas.
Learn more about Box Baum Road

Entering off the Route 48 side, the trail begins as a graded gravel road through a private forest preserve. This section of trail is very scenic and has a couple of interesting sights alongside it. This section will be plowed in Winter. Random branches can be expected. The left-hand turn onto Whiteh...
Learn more about Hartwood Club Road to Whitehead/Prosper Davis Road

This started out as a loose gravel, non-maintained 2-lane road, nothing technically. This follows a river where there are plenty of pull-offs to walk down to the river. Also, there are sections to pull over and park to go hiking. At about 4 miles in, this changes to a much more technical route. The ...
Learn more about Lundy Road

Entering off Route 42, the trail will be marked with a town road and maintenance sign at the entrance. During Winter the entrance may be blocked by a snowbank. The trail is single-vehicle wide with limited spots to pull over. Snow accumulation during Winter makes trails extremely difficult. Downed t...
Learn more about Carpenter Road

Entering off Route 42, the trail will be marked with town road signs at the start. During Winter the entrance may be blocked by a snowbank. The trail is single-vehicle-wide with limited spots to pull over. Downed trees will be encountered. Snow accumulation during Winter will be extreme. During Summ...
Learn more about King Road

Entering off Route 42, the trail is marked with town road maintenance signs. During Winter months a snowbank may block entrance. The trail is one vehicle wide for its entire length. Downed trees will be encountered. Snow accumulation in Winter will be significant. Tight brush and limited pullover po...
Learn more about Tannery Road

This is a loose gravel road, that follows a corn field and the Delaware River. It is a one way road for most of the time. There is nothing technical it is a easy route that has several hiking areas and ends at the Delaware River.
Learn more about Caddo Access Road

This is a non-maintained road that follows the Mongaup River. This is mostly loose gravel, nothing technical. About halfway through, you climb up a mountain, and at the top, you will cross a little water if the Swinging Bridge Reservoir is overflowing. At the end ,you will have to turn around; there...
Learn more about Mongaup River Road

This is a seasonal, non-maintained road with a loose gravel surface and no technical challenges. Some areas are wide enough for two vehicles, while narrower sections offer pull-offs to allow others to pass. The road ends at a small parking area that provides access for hiking or fishing near Lebanon...
Learn more about Lebanon Road

This trail is a public road that is not maintained. It is a mix of packed and loose gravel with a few sections of puddles and rocks. There is nothing too technical here, and it is a one-lane trail with several spots to pull over. On rainy days, it will be a little slick, and some water will run down...
Learn more about Moore Hill Road

This is a mix of packed and loose gravel. It is flat for the most part, nothing technical. There are several spots to pull over to let other vehicles go. The trail is a public town road that is not maintained and goes through a beautiful area.
Learn more about Denman Mountain Rd

This is a non-maintained trail off of Barker Road in Eldred. The trail is mainly loose gravel with a few sections of soft mud. This is a one-vehicle wide trail with sections to pull over to let other vehicles through. This is a great spot to spend time at a lake or go camping. This trail ends in a b...
Learn more about Hickock Brook Trail

The trail starts off in Poyntelle as Township-727 and in Winterdale as T-743. This section of the O and W Trail is a recognized Township route open to street-licensed 4x4s. The trail follows the former route of the Ohio and Western Railroad. Multiple former stations can be observed along the route. ...
Learn more about T-743/T-727

Mt Wilcox Road is the main loop that meanders through Beartown State Forest. The loop is 4.3 miles and climbs from 1,600 feet to 2,100 feet. The trail begins and ends off Benedict Pond Road. Halfway through the route from either direction is a short spur that breaks off and provides access to the su...
Learn more about Mount Wilcox Road

Sky Peak Road is a short connector between Beartown Mountain Road and Wilcox Mountain Road. The trail begins from Beartown and climbs from 1760 to 1900 feet in the short 0.7 miles of the trail over loose rock. The trail is well-graded in most sections, with some showing exposed rock. The trail ends...
Learn more about Sky Peak Road

If you need some variety in your life, 31 Green is your trail. This uneven, dirt trail will throw some curveballs at you with various-sized rocks, up and down slopes, rocky ledges and shallow muddy obstacles. You may encounter a downed tree here and there as this trail does take you through some woo...
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The trail starts off in Poyntelle as Township-727 and in Winterdale as T-743. This section of the O and W Trail is a recognized Township route open to street-licensed 4x4s. The trail follows the former route of the Ohio and Western Railroad. Multiple former stations can be observed along the route. ...
Learn more about T-743/T-727

Mt Wilcox Road is the main loop that meanders through Beartown State Forest. The loop is 4.3 miles and climbs from 1,600 feet to 2,100 feet. The trail begins and ends off Benedict Pond Road. Halfway through the route from either direction is a short spur that breaks off and provides access to the su...
Learn more about Mount Wilcox Road

Sky Peak Road is a short connector between Beartown Mountain Road and Wilcox Mountain Road. The trail begins from Beartown and climbs from 1760 to 1900 feet in the short 0.7 miles of the trail over loose rock. The trail is well-graded in most sections, with some showing exposed rock. The trail ends...
Learn more about Sky Peak Road

If you need some variety in your life, 31 Green is your trail. This uneven, dirt trail will throw some curveballs at you with various-sized rocks, up and down slopes, rocky ledges and shallow muddy obstacles. You may encounter a downed tree here and there as this trail does take you through some woo...
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