Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Centereach, New York

This trail is a straightforward path; however, there are sections that have puddle crossings that range from six to ten inches in size and require some ground clearance. The majority of obstacles are very straightforward…
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In order to access the trail system of the Cockaponset State Forest, Old Country Road is a very straightforward dirt and gravel entrance. The road allows for a smooth cruising experience through the forest and…
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The dirt and gravel Mottland Road to Jericho Road leads directly into the Cockaponset State Forest trail network. Enjoy a leisurely drive through the forest on this road, which also leads to several unmarked side…
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Serving as an entrance to the Cockaponset State Forest trail system, Filley Road is a very straightforward dirt and gravel path. The road allows for a smooth cruising experience through the forest and offers additional…
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This is an easy cruise through Meshomasic State Forest along an unmaintained, mostly dirt road with some gravel sections. While it's passable in almost any vehicle, I recommend something with off-road capability due to frequent…
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This easy dirt road cuts through Salmon River State Forest, offering a smooth ride with a few rockier sections--nothing a stock 2WD vehicle can't handle with a bit of care. After rainfall, you may encounter…
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This mellow backroad route through Meshomasic State Forest follows a rough, mostly dirt track with a few gravel sections mixed in. It's doable in nearly any vehicle, but something with off-road durability makes the ride…
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Like many dirt roads in Connecticut, this one winds through the Babcock Pond Wildlife Management Area, offering a fun and scenic ride. Expect a few deep mud holes--nothing a stock 4WD vehicle can't handle with…
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This scenic trail winds through Shenipsit State Forest, offering a mix of challenging and easy terrain. Starting from Kibbe Road, expect some tight, narrow sections where pinstriping is likely for full-size trucks. There are also…
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This track is very overgrown. If you like your paint, don't go down it. It does open up after the beginning, but it's super tight to start with branches all over the sides and top…
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Level 1, besides one water crossing, which I'd give a 2 for a 4x4, single track wide, mostly rough gravel, overgrown slightly, will cause some scraping on the paint, it's maintained a little bit with…
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This trail skirts the edge of a very marshy section of the Housatonic River. This trail is mostly flat, with some large dried-up mud holes and a few washed-out sections. 4WD is not necessary, though…
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Ashley Lake Road is an old, unmaintained road through October Mountain State Forest. It rolls through hardwood forests past multiple lakes/reservoirs, including Ashley Lake, Sandwash Reservoir (this has a unique "aerator" which is a large…
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This is an easier trail with some deep mud holes and numerous small rocks along the trail. It brings you to the secluded and picturesque Farnham Reservoir (City of Pittsfield) which provides plenty of cascading…
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Success Road winds through the Collier Mills Wildlife Management Area. It's a dirt road, about two vehicles wide, that receives occasional maintenance before hunting seasons. The road transitions to sand with some deep patches and…
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Gravel road, nothing to changeling, there are some slight elevation changes. There are some spots that are washed out with erosion off the sides of the trails, which may cause issues with heavy rain (potentially).…
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This is a dirt road whose center section is seasonally unmaintained. It skirts through the woods among private property and Beebe State Forest. You'll pass through ravines, hardwood groves, and over a small ridge on…
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The trailhead for the Two Towers Loop is accessed from Reed Rd. You will see wild animals from the adjacent Six Flags safari park. Once you turn onto the trails you will be on soft…
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This is a simple trail composed of a seasonal and an unmaintained road. The track bounces from Massachusetts to New York and back again to Massachusetts. The terrain is rolling and varies from old farm…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The route starts off on Eldridge Road, runs the side of Assunpink Lake, and the trail is mostly dirt and gravel with some sand, mostly flat, with nothing challenging. There are plenty of access areas…
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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…
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This is the Forked River Mountain Summit Trail, giving you the easiest route to the very scenic summit of the Forked River Mountains. Most of the trail has been recently maintained by the forestry service…
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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…
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This is a nice short route that begins a little bit off of Pasadena Woodmanse Road and spurs off of the Brendan T. Bryne to Bear Swamp Hill route. This will take you through some…
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This approximately 7-mile trail runs through Brendon T. Byrne State Forrest in Brown Mills, NJ. Accessible from RT. 72. It's an easy trial and makes for a relaxing ride through the Pine Barrens. Towards the…
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Enter off 539. The trail is mostly sand and gravel and is somewhat flat. About a quarter mile in, there is a depressed campsite. After it rains, you can expect pools of water large and…
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This is an open easy trail through Whites Bog Village and the Bogs in the area. These are maintained bog roads that require no special skill or vehicle to navigate. Along this loop, you will…
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