Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Biddeford, Maine

Sanford Maine ATV Club & Rail Trail

Sanford's Rail Trail follows the old Portland and Rochester Railroad Company railbed, passing through many scenic areas in Sanford. This well-maintained, multi-use, flat gravel-topped trail is easily walked and used year round, with stores, ponds…
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Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Success Pond

Success Pond is a wide but loose roadway with large rocks and sandy spots that extends to Success Pond to the North and on into Maine. There are many spur roads, private property, and OHV/ATV…
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Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Edes Brook Trail

This trail is an easy access to some of our other trails and sights. Good trail for just cruising and enjoying the views. It will take you from Intervale Road to the Presidential Lookout or…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Quarry Road Trail

The trailhead is behind the Waterville Home Depot. Parking is allowed at the Home Depot. The trail leads through Quarry Road Park (please go slow) and across Fish Brook to the "4 corners" of Rt…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Cherry Mountain

Cherry Mountain is a fun through road that climbs in elevation to an incredible alpine lake with a view of Mount Deception. Designated dispersed campsites are scattered along the road deep within the White Mountain…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Race Point South Entrance

Race Point South is at the park entrance to Cape Cod National Seashore. A permit will need to be acquired along with a vehicle inspection and checklist to make sure you have all required safety…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Race Point North Entrance

Race Point North is a great starting point for driving the Cape Cod National Seashore. A permit will need to be acquired at this entrance, as well as watching a short video, vehicle inspection, and…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Center Trail

This is a winding trail through mostly woods and fields. This trail is quite smooth with a few small rocks and rocky areas. A few rough exposed roots and a lot of ditches to keep…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Mill Brook

Mill Brook is a short spur road in White Mountain National Forest that ends at a turnaround. There are large boulders blocking the remainder of the road that is presumed to be washed out from…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Haystack Road

Haystack Road is a well-maintained gravel forest road that ends at the North Twin hiking trailhead. When we arrived, the Forest Service was grading the road that appears to be heavily traveled for hiking. 10…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Gale River

Gale River is a well-maintained gravel road through White Mountain National Forest and has many hiking trails to access along the roadway. This winding and scenic roadway provides many views of the South Branch of…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time