Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Bennington, New Hampshire

This Class 6 road can be accessed from the north on Brimstone Corner Road (paved section), from the southeast on Old Antrim Road (Class 6), or from the southwest on Weston Road (Class 6). This…
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Hutchinson Hill is a class 6 road consisting of dirt, gravel, and some areas of large boulders. Both ends of the road consist mostly of flat areas of dirt and gravel with a hill section…
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Mountain Road is a New Hampshire Class VI road. Coming from the south, the route stays right, indicated by a Class VI sign, as Swamp Road goes left. Cow Pastures can be seen to the…
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This is a Class VI road in Danville, New Hampshire. You can access the trail from the east off of State Route 111A, turning onto the Hersey Road paved section. Trail access is to the…
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A short but rewarding Class VI road. This road offers a rocky section that includes a brook crossing with stunning forest views. The ferns and tree moss in this area blossom in June, making this…
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A short Class VI road with plenty of small ledges, some mild off-camber washouts, and great forest scenery. This road is not often traveled, so expect some pin striping and small trees across the road.…
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This public and maintained dirt/gravel route starts in Farmington, New Hampshire, and ends in Strafford. Please be considerate of the residents and stick to the public throughways. Full-width tracks branching off the main throughway are…
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This route starts out on Talcott Road and follows down to Old Stage Road in Bridgewater, NH. Both roads are Class 6 unmaintained roads. The entire route is a gradual descent, with some steep hills…
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This great loop trail runs on Berry Hill and Old Country Class 6 roads in Bridgewater, NH. The trail starts and ends at the historic Bridgewater Town House (1806). Enter the access gate behind the…
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Wade Hill Road is a Class 6 road in Hebron, NH. You can run it in both directions. Entering from the east side, you begin to ascend. You will reach the top in the middle…
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Cass Road is a Class 6 road in Bridgewater, NH. This route can be driven in either direction. From East to West, it runs uphill for nearly the entire route with approximately 600 feet of…
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This scenic Class 4 road offers a well-balanced mix of terrain and serves as an alternate route within Section 4 of the North East Backcountry Discovery Route (NEBDR). While not overly demanding, it’s far more…
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Danby (FS 10) is a straightforward forest road best suited for casual offroaders and overlanders looking for a quiet drive through the Green Mountain National Forest with minimal technical challenge. Running between Danby-Landgrove Road and…
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Discover this hidden out-and-back trail, formerly a historic town highway. The route offers a unique journey through forest ruins and remnants of old stone walls, characterized by a distinct two-track path with tall grass in…
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Mad Tom Notch Road or Forest Road 21 in the Green Mountain National Forest is a well-maintained out-and-back trail that provides access to several hiking paths along with scenic overlooks. The trail is wide and…
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A smooth, easy-going track with several pull-offs for photos and wildlife viewing. The road is well maintained by the Forest Service and sees more traffic than most in the area due to the campground at…
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Tabor Brook Trail, also known as Forest Service Road 279, is a primitive gravel out-and-back two-track route. The trail features tight sections and several scenic primitive campsites as it winds alongside Mount Tabor Brook. This…
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This route travels across two portions of two Class 6 roads that travel around Caverly Mountain, then between Devil's Den Mountain and Mount Molly. The route is stock four-wheel drive friendly and can be run…
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Also known as Forest Road 83, this track follows the Deerfield River as it winds through scenic wetlands before gradually transitioning into a dense conifer forest. The setting changes noticeably along the route, offering a…
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Also known as Forest Road 86, this short but important trail provides access to several campsites, some of which are drier than others in the area. It’s a narrow, out-and-back two-track that terminates at a…
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Somerset Trail (Forest Road 71) is a well-maintained, relatively smooth gravel road offering the same access and scenery as other routes in the area. Multiple pull-offs and campsites can be found along its length. Expect…
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Staples Brook Trail, also known as Forest Service Road 58, is a true mountain two-track trail. Running along the border of the Peru Peak Wilderness, this route crosses mountain streams at two different locations. Multiple…
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A scenic, easy route crossing the Appalachian Trail. Along the way are ancient stone walls and foundations, a breakfast house for trail hikers with a porta-potty, and even a cemetery. There are several moderate difficulty…
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Old Job Road, also known as Forest Service Road 30, is an easy two-track path that winds through dense forests, scenic beaver swamps, and bogs. Accessible to most vehicles, the route features primitive campsites, backcountry…
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This is a well-maintained gravel road flanked by forests and dispersed campsites on either side. There is a gate at the entrance which is closed from December 15th to May 1st. Camping is allowed at…
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Vermont Class 4 Road: This up-and-back road is a quick, unchallenging trail to an amazing view of Prospect Rock. The trail ends at a gate shortly after it is joined by the Appalachian Trail. If…
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Black Branch Trail, also known as Forest Service Road 60, is a scenic out-and-back route. The trail follows a narrow two-track corridor beneath a dense canopy of hardwoods, providing a peaceful backcountry experience with very…
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Low risk, high reward. This trail through Monroe State has it all: a wooded drive, fantastic views, and amazing waterfalls. The trail has two names because it is a town road that passes through two…
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Kelly Stand Road serves as the main artery through the heart of the Green Mountain National Forest. With numerous spur trails branching off along the way, there’s something here for everyone to explore. You’ll also…
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Mainly a dirt and farm road with short sections of class 4. Be on the look out for dairy cattle and farm equipment. This is a great drive any time of the year, but when…
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