Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Cold Brook, New York

Sandy dirt road connecting from Cold Brook to Norway. It is a seasonal road only open during the summer months. They have recently resurfaced part of the road, making it easier for non-lifted vehicles. The sand can make it slow going epically for motorcycles. There are a few side trails with sand pi...
Learn more about Military Road

Expect varying trail conditions from loose rocky uphill climbs and muddy/soupy ruts in certain sections. There is plenty to see as you follow a portion of the Jerseyfield Railroad, including an old locomotive shell as you approach the start of the dirt road. NO ATV or SXS access is permitted on this...
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This trail is a mix of gravel and dirt. The trail is snowmobile only after December 8, but until then, it is open for snowwheeling. However, depending on conditions, the trail reopens from March- December 8th for snowwheeling. Obstacles include possible washouts and downed trees and branches. Multip...
Learn more about South Gate Road

West Gate Road is a relatively well-maintained section of the Penn Mountain State Forest access roads. The trail can be muddy in spots and as always with trails in this region watch for fallen trees or limbs blocking the trail. This area is very susceptible to high winds whenever a weather front mov...
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Hertz Road entry just off of Buck Hill Road is a narrow entry with 2-car parking. The trail enters Buck Hill State Forest and winds through some great scenery. During spring and fall makes for some wet trails but not overwhelming, with some ruts and standing water 10" deep. Most light SUVs can make ...
Learn more about Hertz Road & Buck Hill Truck Trail

This trail is open from May 31 to December 1. It is a seasonal road that has varying surface types but is primarily gravel and offers plenty of opportunities to see wildlife. Deer are often spotted trailside and in June, snapping turtles are digging nest sites right on the road surface. Plenty of ca...
Learn more about Powley Road

This is a well-maintained forest access road offering plenty of nice views of the landscape and wildlife. Watch for downed trees and limbs blocking the trail, this area is subject to high winds whenever weather fronts move through. Always carry a saw of some sort to clear your path if needed.
Learn more about Jackson Hill PFAR

This is a nicely maintained public forest access road that winds through the southern Tughill region. There is plenty of opportunity to view wildlife all year long as long as the snow isn't too deep in the winter. Watch for downed trees and limbs littered along the track after storms. This area is p...
Learn more about Webster Hill PFAR

While traversing through this route, riders will encounter a moderate wooded trail through rolling terrain featuring a mix of hard-packed dirt, loose rock, shallow ruts, and scattered root sections. Several narrow trail corridors wind through the forest with tight turns, small hill climbs and descen...
Learn more about Grower Green Trail East - 3

As you traverse this trail, expect a moderately easy route winding through a mix of wooded terrain and open meadow sections. Riders can expect primarily hard-packed dirt with occasional shallow ruts, loose rock, exposed roots, soft grassy sections, slight off-camber descents, and scattered mud holes...
Learn more about Grower Green Trail East - 2

Expect a nice forest road through rolling hills with a mostly gravel surface. In the winter, this trail is easy to follow, even if nobody has broken the trail. Beware of soft sides, especially after a rain event or snow melt, and always be prepared for fallen trees or branches in the trail.
Learn more about Albert J Woodward Memorial Forest Traverse

A moderately easy wooded trail route traveling through classic Lewis County terrain featuring hard-packed dirt, shallow ruts, loose rock, exposed roots, and gradual elevation changes throughout. Riders will travel through dense hardwood forest sections with narrow trail corridors, rolling hills, and...
Learn more about Grower Green Trail East - 1

When traveling along this marked Lewis County ATV trail, riders will pass through a mix of pine and hardwood forest featuring a maintained two-track trail surface. The route primarily consists of hard-packed dirt, natural soil, pine needles, and occasional loose stone with light rutting throughout. ...
Learn more about Wildcat Road Green Trail Loop

When traveling along this marked connector trail, riders will pass through a mix of wooded terrain and open grass corridor sections featuring a primarily narrow two-track trail surface. Riders can expect mostly hard-packed dirt with shallow ruts, loose soil, scattered roots, and occasional muddy are...
Learn more about Bauer Wooded Spur Trail

A scenic and moderately challenging Lewis County ATV trail route traveling through open farm fields, wooded corridors, and remote backcountry terrain. Riders will encounter a mix of hard-packed dirt, loose rock, shallow mud holes, rutted sections, and soft, low-lying areas depending on recent weathe...
Learn more about Grower Green Trail West

When traversing along this marked connector trail, riders will travel through a mix of open field edges and wooded terrain featuring a narrow two-track trail surface. The route primarily consists of hard-packed dirt and natural soil with light rutting, uneven sections, scattered loose stone, and occ...
Learn more about Pollock Run Trail

This short connector trail provides access to cross New York State Route 26, where riders can use the designated on-road ATV route to connect with other sections of the Lewis County Trail System. The trail primarily serves as a link between riding areas and offers an easy transition to the county’s ...
Learn more about Zimmer Road Spur

This trail offers a variety of terrain on either side of the trail from meadows to deep pine woods. If you follow this route to the end it does dead end at a closed gate with plenty of space to turn around. There is a large camping area at the start of the trail if you are looking for a secluded spo...
Learn more about Beaver Creek PFAR

This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally and there are updates regularly on their Facebook page. Expect two-way traffic ...
Learn more about The Commons 4

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

Sandy dirt road connecting from Cold Brook to Norway. It is a seasonal road only open during the summer months. They have recently resurfaced part of the road, making it easier for non-lifted vehicles. The sand can make it slow going epically for motorcycles. There are a few side trails with sand pi...
Learn more about Military Road

Hertz Road entry just off of Buck Hill Road is a narrow entry with 2-car parking. The trail enters Buck Hill State Forest and winds through some great scenery. During spring and fall makes for some wet trails but not overwhelming, with some ruts and standing water 10" deep. Most light SUVs can make ...
Learn more about Hertz Road & Buck Hill Truck Trail

While traversing through this route, riders will encounter a moderate wooded trail through rolling terrain featuring a mix of hard-packed dirt, loose rock, shallow ruts, and scattered root sections. Several narrow trail corridors wind through the forest with tight turns, small hill climbs and descen...
Learn more about Grower Green Trail East - 3

As you traverse this trail, expect a moderately easy route winding through a mix of wooded terrain and open meadow sections. Riders can expect primarily hard-packed dirt with occasional shallow ruts, loose rock, exposed roots, soft grassy sections, slight off-camber descents, and scattered mud holes...
Learn more about Grower Green Trail East - 2

Sandy dirt road connecting from Cold Brook to Norway. It is a seasonal road only open during the summer months. They have recently resurfaced part of the road, making it easier for non-lifted vehicles. The sand can make it slow going epically for motorcycles. There are a few side trails with sand pi...
Learn more about Military Road

Hertz Road entry just off of Buck Hill Road is a narrow entry with 2-car parking. The trail enters Buck Hill State Forest and winds through some great scenery. During spring and fall makes for some wet trails but not overwhelming, with some ruts and standing water 10" deep. Most light SUVs can make ...
Learn more about Hertz Road & Buck Hill Truck Trail

While traversing through this route, riders will encounter a moderate wooded trail through rolling terrain featuring a mix of hard-packed dirt, loose rock, shallow ruts, and scattered root sections. Several narrow trail corridors wind through the forest with tight turns, small hill climbs and descen...
Learn more about Grower Green Trail East - 3

As you traverse this trail, expect a moderately easy route winding through a mix of wooded terrain and open meadow sections. Riders can expect primarily hard-packed dirt with occasional shallow ruts, loose rock, exposed roots, soft grassy sections, slight off-camber descents, and scattered mud holes...
Learn more about Grower Green Trail East - 2