Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Colton, New York

This is a 60-inch Trail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. Heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hiking, bik...
Learn more about SLC-32

This is a minimum maintenance gravel road made available through the County Multiuse Trail System. It connects several county parcels with 60-inch trails for ATV and SxS recreation. There are several New York State Forest Parcels it passes through, with multiple hiking trails. Wildlife viewing is po...
Learn more about St. Lawrence County Pilot Trail

This is a 60-inch trail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. It is a heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hiking...
Learn more about SLC-13

This is a 60-inch trail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. Heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hiking, bikes, ...
Learn more about SLC-9

This is a route from South Colton to Parishville. Parking is available behind Robideau's Mahogany Ridge where there is food and drinks. Kitty corner to RMR is Boyce's Gas Station which besides gas has food, drinks, and trail supplies. The trail winds through French Pod and Picketville area and comes...
Learn more about S. Colton to Parishville

This is a 50" Trail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. It is a heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. It is an easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hi...
Learn more about SLC-TRAIL 21

This is a 50" Trail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. Heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hiking, bikes, ...
Learn more about SLC-FOREST-14

This is a 50-inch rail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. This is a heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hiking...
Learn more about SLC-Forest-12

This trail is an unmaintained gravel road on the New York Goldmine Conservation Easement and provides a fun driving experience with wetlands and wildlife to see. The gravel road follows along the Rainbow Reservoir that was formed in the 1950s by a power generation project on the Raquette River. Loca...
Learn more about Goldmine Road

This is a 50 inch trail off the Albert Marsh Hill Road. Easy to start, then the uphill, wet, rocky part comes in. We used winches a few times, more for safety than as an aid to continue. Interesting and challenging ride to the top of the hill. Excellent experience for beginners. Lots of wildlife t...
Learn more about Albert Marsh Hill Trail

This is a public access gravel road into Clear Pond. Some great views along the road, and Clear Pond has great Brook Trout fishing opportunities. Easy access to most any vehicle on a minimum-maintenance road. All surrounding acreage is NY State Forest within the Adirondack State Park. Many trail...
Learn more about Clear Pond Road

This is an old logging road and skidder trail that loops off the Little John Road on the nearby Grass River (good trout stream). Sellecks Road part is an old gravel road, skidder trail is wet, stony, and muddy in several areas. Take it slow and easy over the stones.
Learn more about Sellecks Road Loop

This old logging road runs through the Long Pond Conservation Easement. The trail can become extremely wet and challenging, especially after rain. Large rocks and boulders add to the technical difficulty. Route is open to ATVs and SxSs. It's a great option to include as part of a full day of riding ...
Learn more about Albert Marsh Road

This 2.25 mile route of minimally maintained gravel and town road is open to all registered motorized vehicles. It connects sections of the St. Lawrence County Multi-Use Trail, has some great views of the St. Regis River in the town of Hopkinton, and has some excellent opportunities for wildlife vie...
Learn more about Jones Road

This unmaintained gravel spur branches off Goldmine Road and the main easement access route. The road follows an old logging path, offering a rugged but navigable drive through forested terrain. Scattered along the route are a few primitive camping spots suitable for dispersed camping. A single wash...
Learn more about Goldmine Trail

This trail is a seasonal gravel road in the Town of Hopkinton that connects White Hill Road to the Jones Road section of the county multi-use trail. It is not plowed in winter and receives minimal maintenance, remaining relatively flat and straight as it passes through remote forest land with opport...
Learn more about Cassidy Road

This old logging road connects the Albert Marsh Road/county multi-use trail to Goblet Springs Road. There is camping available off this route. The trail extends through some marshy, rocky areas that are not maintained. Down trees may be a problem, so it can be good to be prepared with saws and winc...
Learn more about Albert Marsh Hill Road

This is a gravel logging road to the Goblet Springs site. There is a camping area available on this trail. It's normally an easy drive, but weather and logging conditions can make that change. A high clearance 4x4 vehicle is recommended. Access is wide open and would be quite remote. There are not m...
Learn more about Goblet Springs Road

This well-maintained gravel road in the town of Hopkinton is open to all registered, motorized vehicles. It connects from the Lake Ozonia Road multi-use trail to the Sylvan Falls Road part of the county multi-use trail system. It passes through a remote forested area with beaver ponds and other wild...
Learn more about Santamont Road

Another unmaintained logging road in the Long Pond Conservation Easement. It's a gravel surface, easy going, with lots of scenery. Several wetland areas (beaver ponds) are along this trail. Wildlife, deer, bear, and beaver are common sightings, along with waterfowl and birds. Enjoy the easy drive he...
Learn more about Clare Road

This is a 60-inch Trail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. Heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hiking, bik...
Learn more about SLC-32

This is a minimum maintenance gravel road made available through the County Multiuse Trail System. It connects several county parcels with 60-inch trails for ATV and SxS recreation. There are several New York State Forest Parcels it passes through, with multiple hiking trails. Wildlife viewing is po...
Learn more about St. Lawrence County Pilot Trail

This is a 60-inch trail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. It is a heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hiking...
Learn more about SLC-13

This is a 60-inch trail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. Heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hiking, bikes, ...
Learn more about SLC-9

This is a 60-inch Trail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. Heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hiking, bik...
Learn more about SLC-32

This is a minimum maintenance gravel road made available through the County Multiuse Trail System. It connects several county parcels with 60-inch trails for ATV and SxS recreation. There are several New York State Forest Parcels it passes through, with multiple hiking trails. Wildlife viewing is po...
Learn more about St. Lawrence County Pilot Trail

This is a 60-inch trail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. It is a heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hiking...
Learn more about SLC-13

This is a 60-inch trail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. Heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hiking, bikes, ...
Learn more about SLC-9