Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Canaan, New Hampshire

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 of the trail. The trail travels through thick woods. It is muddy, has small ruts, and some loose, smaller rocks Weather will have...
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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 along the way. The route starts off with the million-dollar view from the trail's high point, overlooki...
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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 Town House and begin an ascent up Berry Hill Road. The trail is fairly wet and covered with loose rocks...
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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 road a worthwhile trip. Some sections may be starting to become overgrown. This road terminates in a resi...
Learn more about Plummer Road

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 elevation gain. This route is a good access road into the main part of the Class 6 road system in Bridgewater, as...
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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. There is a bit of a gatekeeper on the east end (from Route 12-A), which is a fairly tall water ba...
Learn more about Peterson Road

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 areas with short bypass routes. The photos show the moderate difficulty ro...
Learn more about Burton Woods Road

This road is part of a rich history of Vermont. It is still easily navigable and has breathtaking views. Views include mountain ranges, remnants of Elizabeth Mine that was once supplying copper as far back as 1809, old structures, and stone walls. This road offers a great alternate route to Turnp...
Learn more about Copperas Road

Follow the Fay Brook trail upstream from the main highway. The path consists of hard-packed gravel and is a multi-use trail, so please be cautious of equestrian riders, cyclists, and runners. There are multiple pull-offs along the route that offer excellent access for fishing. This is an accessible ...
Learn more about Fay Brook Road

Moore Road is a scenic, out-and-back trail featuring a smooth, twisting gravel path that winds through a heavily forested landscape. Throughout the drive, you will find several convenient pull-off areas along the road, perfect for parking to enjoy local fishing spots or take photographs of the surro...
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This route begins at Route 14, where you will head upstream following Whitewater Brook. The trail winds through a picturesque rural corridor defined by its well-preserved stacked stone walls that trace the boundaries of the landscape, alongside relics of early agriculture, including weathered old ba...
Learn more about White Brook Road

This scenic gravel route winds through the picturesque Vermont countryside, offering streamside pull-offs and a rich historical atmosphere. Along the way, numerous unofficial and official heritage sites, including traditional farmhouses, rustic barns, and serene, stone-walled cemeteries. The drive f...
Learn more about Broad Brook Road

The route begins on a smooth gravel surface before transitioning to dirt as you near the end. Please note that the trail concludes at the start of a Class 4 road, where the turnaround area is tight and bordered by a steep drop-off into the brook; please exercise extreme caution. Camping is strictly ...
Learn more about Bartlett Brook Road

Hubbard Brook Road is a well-maintained U.S. Forest Service road located in the southwestern section of New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest. Conveniently accessed from Interstate 93, this route offers a quiet, scenic drive that sees far less traffic than many of the forest’s main corridor...
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Thompson Road is a "Class VI" public road in Sandwich, New Hampshire. The route is fairly easy and can be done in a stock 4WD vehicle. This route is an out-and-back, and is supposed to be longer, but was blocked by a gate at about 1.5 miles into the trail. This trail will take you up and down severa...
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This smooth, well-maintained gravel road winds through historic farmland, frequently lined by classic stone walls and dotted with vintage farmhouses and barns. The route offers periodic breaks in the forest, providing views of the surrounding mountain valley. There is no camping available along this...
Learn more about Webster Hill Road

Beginning at the historic mill site bridge over the First Branch of the White River, this route follows a feeder stream toward its source. The trail features a well-maintained gravel road that winds through the countryside, offering several scenic pull-offs ideal for trout fishing. Please note that ...
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Sandwich Notch Road is a well-maintained dirt forest road that runs between Thornton and Sandwich, New Hampshire, in the White Mountain National Forest. This iconic NH scenic byway was first established in 1801. This easy route has a lot of bang for your buck, as the scenery and views are breathtaki...
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New Hampshire Class VI road. Page trace intersects Cunningham Road and is a great continuation through the woods. The route contains a few small rock gardens and some relatively steep climbs. It is hard-packed gravel and dirt for the most part. Some sections are rutted and will certainly become mud ...
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This technical trail transitions from a run-of-the-mill 2-track into a rugged Class 4 road/ATV trail featuring mud, tight passages, large rocks, washed-out culverts, and uneven ruts. Recommended only for experienced operators with well-equipped, high-clearance vehicles. Expect a slow, methodical pac...
Learn more about Kittridge Pasture Road

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 of the trail. The trail travels through thick woods. It is muddy, has small ruts, and some loose, smaller rocks Weather will have...
Learn more about Wade Hill Road

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 along the way. The route starts off with the million-dollar view from the trail's high point, overlooki...
Learn more about Talcott Road to Old Stage Road

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 Town House and begin an ascent up Berry Hill Road. The trail is fairly wet and covered with loose rocks...
Learn more about Berry Hill to Old Country Road Loop

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 elevation gain. This route is a good access road into the main part of the Class 6 road system in Bridgewater, as...
Learn more about Cass Road

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 of the trail. The trail travels through thick woods. It is muddy, has small ruts, and some loose, smaller rocks Weather will have...
Learn more about Wade Hill Road

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 along the way. The route starts off with the million-dollar view from the trail's high point, overlooki...
Learn more about Talcott Road to Old Stage Road

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 Town House and begin an ascent up Berry Hill Road. The trail is fairly wet and covered with loose rocks...
Learn more about Berry Hill to Old Country Road Loop

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 elevation gain. This route is a good access road into the main part of the Class 6 road system in Bridgewater, as...
Learn more about Cass Road