Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Burdett, New York

Carpenter Road is a seasonal road connecting Route 414 and Lake Ave in the Village of Burdett. Be prepared to pull to the side and listen to the water rush by. The runoff stream has many waterfalls deep down in the ravine. Traveling out of the village offers a wide-open view of the lake at the top.
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This is a spur trail off Burnt Hill Road, this trail leads you into the western side of Finger Lakes National Forest. It drops you in a small clearing with a primitive campsite. If there has been any rain, there is a wet area with a solid base on the drive-in.
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Burnt Hill Road is a seasonal road that starts at Picnic Area Road and heads south to State Route 79. There are several parking areas to access hiking trails such as the Interloken Trail. During the winter, this road is used to access snowmobile trails at the marked parking areas.
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In the northern section of the Finger Lakes National Forest, the seasonal Potomac Road runs right through the middle with open pastures full of views of the region. The dirt portion runs from Seneca Road south of the Picnic Area Road with access to Potomac Group Camp Ground.
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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...
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This is a seasonal road that becomes soft, slick, and washed out in the later Fall, Winter, and Spring. On the seasonal portion, this road is one vehicle width wide. Bigelow Hill Road can be accessed off NY-226. The surface is a mix of gravel and clay. During winter and the shoulder seasons, the roa...
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Todd Road is the western road running north and south from Connecticut Hill to Swan Hill Roads. This seasonal road is closed in winter for snowmobiles. It offers several hill climbs with loose soil surfaces to slick mud in some areas. There are several hiking trails along it. A spur road called Sch...
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Swan Hill Road is a seasonal road entering the Connecticut Hill Wildlife Management Area. It is closed during winter to wheeled vehicles and starts at the Horseheads Snowmobile Clubhouse. Offering multiple hiking paths and small turnoffs, the road has a few mild hill climbs heading in and tends to b...
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This seasonal road runs from Lodi Center Road to Townsendville Road. The Interloken Trail crosses the road where it changes name. This intersection of Ames Road has a parking area for using the trail heading north and south. During the winter, a small section of Townsend Road doubles as a snowmobil...
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Connecticut Hill Road is a seasonal road accessing the southern part of the Connecticut Hill Wildlife Management Area. Entering from Rt 13, it offers a sustained hill climb with some loose sections where 2WD vehicles may lose traction. This road provides access to several seasonal homes. Depending ...
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Hulford Road connects Carter Creek Road to Boylan Road. It offers a few nice hill climbs with mildly loose surfaces and lots of small washouts allowing some articulation. You can see previously forested areas and open fields with multiple hiking paths crossing this road. In either direction, the roa...
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Cabin Road connects Carter Creek Road and Connecticut Hill Road within the Connecticut Hill Wildlife Management Area. Entering from the bottom offers a nice hill climb with views of open fields and recently forested areas. There may be some mild washouts and wet areas along the way. Entering from th...
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Carter Creek Road provides eastern access to the Connecticut Hill Wildlife Management Area. It used to run south along the creek meeting Route 13. The bridge crossing 1 mile north of Route 13 is closed to vehicles. If entering from the north, turn at Cabin or Hulford Roads for continued access to Co...
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This is a steep seasonal road coming out of Tyrone, NY. The road becomes heavily washed out in spring time and between November and May terrain becomes soft. The surface turns to clay at the top of the hill and becomes slick, a moderate challenge for ADV bikes. Within 1-2 miles of Waneta and Lamoka...
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2.3-mile seasonal road through Sugar Hill State Forest in the town of Orange. This seasonal road connects Evergreen Hill road and Sugar Hill road. Providing access to the forest trails and fire tower. Several primitive campsites are available through out the forest. This section can become muddy in ...
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Bull Hill Road provides all-year access to the northern section of Newfield State Forest. It is a seasonal road that has mild hill climbs and beautiful woods views. Newfield has several primitive camping sites available. This is a beginner-friendly road.
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If the gate is open, Duran Road is a quiet and peaceful dead-end trail that ends at the forest property line with a gate. Stay on the trail as there is private property most of the way on the southern side of the road. There is a small turnaround area at the end near the gate. About halfway through,...
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This is an easy-season road that provides access to primitive camping spots on the trail. This road dead ends. In addition to primitive camping, there is a lean-to not far off the trail, as well as access to the Finger Lakes trail. The trail is gated at the bottom as it abuts private land. The trail...
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This is a limited-access dead-end road with a campfire at the end. You can access a shallow water crossing even during dry months. There is personal property at the road edge so please make sure to stay on the trail. The last section after personal property ends is marked with handicap access signs.
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Starting from Dry Run Road, Harrison Road connects with Monterey Road. It has a solid stone base so any puddles you encounter will not be filled with mud. There are lots of opportunities for splashing as well as a long hill climb with mild washouts. The path overlooks Dry Run Creek so the views are ...
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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...
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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 ...
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10 Speed is a short trail connecting the Hills Creek Lake area to the Ives Run Lake area. It is mostly comprised of dirt, which is exceptionally muddy during snow melt or rain. The trail follows along Crooked Creek and contains multiple stops to observe the various nature and wildlife preserves main...
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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

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...
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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