Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Central Square, New York

Stony loamy trail connecting Route 26 and Stone Hill Road. The road goes through Happy Valley Wildlife Management Area. There is a pull-off access to Whitney Pond for fishing, hiking, or viewing wildlife. This road is part of the Oswego County ATV club so use caution for oncoming ATV traffic.
Learn more about Happy Valley Road

Britton Road is a well-groomed and maintained trail leading into Happy Valley WMA. This trail is now marked as complete at the tee in the road. If you go left at the tee, you will encounter a small bridge that is out. If you go right, the trail continues on for a while under the same conditions as y...
Learn more about Britton Road

The Oswego Recreational Trail is an old railroad bed with various surface types and old road millings. Very flat with some whoops and potholes in places. It's a nice easy ride through wooded, shaded areas and runs through the three-mile bay wildlife area. There are a couple of restaurants, bars, and...
Learn more about Oswego Recreational Trail

This forest access road is perfect for going for a drive when camping around the Redfield Reservoir. This is a great drive to view some wildlife or take a short hike on the one trail present in the forest. Be aware of active logging that often happens in this area. The road is in very good condition...
Learn more about O'Hara Road

This is a mildly challenging trail that is multi-use. The trail is a snowmobile trail in the wintertime. You will experience rocky sections of this trail along with some mud, depending on the time of year or the amount of rain that has fallen. There is plenty of history in ruins along this path if y...
Learn more about Gubbins Road

This is a seasonal Road through state forest lands. This is a pass-through trail to many others in the area. This road becomes a snowmobile trail in the winter, so do not attempt to pass down it after the first few snowfalls. Respect the trail in all seasons. NO SXS OR ATVs are allowed on this or an...
Learn more about Houlahan Road

This seasonal road cuts through the heart of the Swancott Hill State Forest. Offering many views of old farmsteads that dotted the region, along with some old bridges and dam ruins. There is an old graveyard along with two campsites towards the north end of the track. This is a fairly well-travelled...
Learn more about Hanifin Road

Follow this old wagon road through the Southern Tughill region, where you will see many stone foundation ruins and stone walls. You will come across many rutted areas, particularly on the hills, so take your tim,e and I recommend airing down to make the rocky sections more comfortable for you and yo...
Learn more about Fall Brook State Forest PFAR

Newly refurbished as of 2025, this conservation easement access road is very well maintained with a new bridge crossing over Fall Brook. Part of the trail is used as a snowmobile trail in the winter, so I do not recommend traversing this in the winter season. The gate on the main road may be closed.
Learn more about Fall Brook Easement Road

This out and back ends at a parking area and fishing access site built by the NYS Department of Conservation. The trail is a mix of gravel and dirt roads with plenty of opportunity for wildlife viewing. There are a couple of primitive camping spots right off the trail that can be utilized. This road...
Learn more about Camp 4 Road

This minimum-maintenance road travels through a quiet section of forest featuring a mix of mature hardwoods and evergreens. The route consists primarily of a maintained gravel and hard-packed dirt surface with occasional loose stone, shallow washboarding, and wet areas following periods of rain. Dri...
Learn more about Goodhines Road

The trail begins when the pavement ends on Michigan Mills Road. There is a gate here that is closed during mud season, which typically ends in April. Once the snow flies, this entire trail becomes a snowmobile trail. As with any other trail of this sort in New York State, stay off the trail if there...
Learn more about Michigan Mills Road

The route is through Morgan Hill State Forest on seasonal roads. The road is gravel, single-lane, and well-maintained. There are multiple scenic views toward Labrador Hollow and numerous side roads and hiking trails. The main road is safe for any vehicle, while an SUV is recommended for the side ...
Learn more about Morgan Hill

This track follows along the old logging railroad line through the heart of Tughill forest land. Along this route, you will see abundant wildlife, swamps, deep forests, and cold water streams and brooks. The route starts at Tabolt Corners and goes on for roughly 10 miles with varying trail condition...
Learn more about Glenfield and Western Railroad Corridor

This route covers seasonal roads with many sections that are washed out or have very low-hanging branches. The route is less maintained than many others in the area, making driving more interesting. The two-track feels like a forest road and while easily navigated, it is much tighter in spots than o...
Learn more about Tioughnioga Wildlife Management Area

This is a seasonal road that runs the ridge. Lots of wide-open views and nice cool woods that provide a nice cool ride when it's hot in the summer. Easy drive with mild potholes and mud puddles. There are some hiking trails that are part of the Finger Lakes Trails System with parking on the side of ...
Learn more about Brake Hill Road

This route leads into the roads at Morgan Hill and provides views of the valley as it winds through several fields and forested sections. The route can be accessed to enter or leave Morgan Hill. The trail is a well-maintained gravel road and can be accessed from the main road in Morgan Hill or used...
Learn more about Eaton Hill Road

Also known as the Dolsee Trail, this route offers a true backcountry driving experience and showcases the full range of terrain found throughout the Tughill region. Expect rocky ledges, deep ruts, mud holes, water crossings, and narrow sections that require careful tire placement and attention to tr...
Learn more about Seelman PFAR

This trail consists of a smooth, well-maintained gravel surface. Occasional potholes can be found along the route, but they are generally easy to spot and avoid. The road is wide enough to comfortably accommodate oncoming traffic, with numerous areas available for passing. While the driving is strai...
Learn more about Dolan Road

Culpepper Road serves as a connector between two primary ATV/SxS corridors and includes access to two Lewis County ATV systems. While a trail permit is not required for the road itself, one is mandatory to access the connected county systems. The road is legal for ATV/SxS use and offers plenty of sp...
Learn more about Culpepper Road

Stony loamy trail connecting Route 26 and Stone Hill Road. The road goes through Happy Valley Wildlife Management Area. There is a pull-off access to Whitney Pond for fishing, hiking, or viewing wildlife. This road is part of the Oswego County ATV club so use caution for oncoming ATV traffic.
Learn more about Happy Valley Road

The Oswego Recreational Trail is an old railroad bed with various surface types and old road millings. Very flat with some whoops and potholes in places. It's a nice easy ride through wooded, shaded areas and runs through the three-mile bay wildlife area. There are a couple of restaurants, bars, and...
Learn more about Oswego Recreational Trail

Culpepper Road serves as a connector between two primary ATV/SxS corridors and includes access to two Lewis County ATV systems. While a trail permit is not required for the road itself, one is mandatory to access the connected county systems. The road is legal for ATV/SxS use and offers plenty of sp...
Learn more about Culpepper Road

Expect to see varying terrain as you creep through a mix of rocky trail and mud/dirt that traverses a mostly pine forest on the edge of O'Leary's pond. Lots of ruts and the potential for shallow water holes exist, especially after rain events. A Lewis County trail permit is required to use this trai...
Learn more about Culpepper Spur

Stony loamy trail connecting Route 26 and Stone Hill Road. The road goes through Happy Valley Wildlife Management Area. There is a pull-off access to Whitney Pond for fishing, hiking, or viewing wildlife. This road is part of the Oswego County ATV club so use caution for oncoming ATV traffic.
Learn more about Happy Valley Road

The Oswego Recreational Trail is an old railroad bed with various surface types and old road millings. Very flat with some whoops and potholes in places. It's a nice easy ride through wooded, shaded areas and runs through the three-mile bay wildlife area. There are a couple of restaurants, bars, and...
Learn more about Oswego Recreational Trail

Culpepper Road serves as a connector between two primary ATV/SxS corridors and includes access to two Lewis County ATV systems. While a trail permit is not required for the road itself, one is mandatory to access the connected county systems. The road is legal for ATV/SxS use and offers plenty of sp...
Learn more about Culpepper Road

Expect to see varying terrain as you creep through a mix of rocky trail and mud/dirt that traverses a mostly pine forest on the edge of O'Leary's pond. Lots of ruts and the potential for shallow water holes exist, especially after rain events. A Lewis County trail permit is required to use this trai...
Learn more about Culpepper Spur