Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Crown Point, New York

Starts as a Vermont Farm gravel road, then transitions to a standard class 4 road with some small obstacles. You will pass some abandoned homes and a lot of maple sugaring equipment. best to avoid this trail during the spring sugaring season. At the halfway point, the road will narrow, and you will ...
Learn more about Big Hollow Road

This is a nice ride through the backwoods of the Lake Placid area. Most of the surrounding area on the western end is owned by a forest products company and they have blocked side trail access. The trail takes you around the southern flank of 3,550-foot Saddleback Mountain through the Adirondack For...
Learn more about Lake Glen Road

A very well-maintained fire service road that follows the boundary of the bread loaf wilderness in the Green Mountain Forest. There are many amazing off-grid camping spots with some amazing views. This out-and-back road crosses mountain streams with good bridges and solid road surfaces. Verizon has ...
Learn more about Patterson Brook Road Fire Service 50

The Dacy Clearing Road starts at the Shelving Rock Road and takes you to several primitive campsites and the Dacy Clearing Trailhead in the Lake George Wild Forest in the eastern part of the Adirondack Park. It is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn into mud holes after he...
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Hog Town Road connects Shelving Rock Road at the west end and County Road 16 at the east end of the trail. The road takes you to a few hiking trails and a fishing pond in the Lake George Wild Forest in the eastern part of Adirondack Park. It is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that c...
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This easy gravel and graded dirt road provides access to the Upper Works trailheads and ends at a large parking area with a pit toilet. Along the way, you'll pass the historic McIntyre Blast Furnace, one of the remaining landmarks of Tahawus ghost town. While you can drive to the gate, you'll need t...
Learn more about Upper Works Road - 25A

Shelving Rock Road starts at the Sly Pond Road and takes you to several primitive campsites, trailheads that lead to breathtaking waterfalls, and Lake George in the Lake George Wild Forest in the eastern part of Adirondack Park. It is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn in...
Learn more about Shelving Rock Road

A quick journey up this well-maintained gravel road offers beautiful views of the White River Valley below. There is one pull-off spot along the route, which is wide enough to accommodate passing traffic. The trail concludes at the entrance of a private horse ranch marked with "No Trespassing" signs...
Learn more about New Boston Road

Located in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest this short trail bypasses a section of Scenic Route 100 north of Pittsfield. A fairly narrow and sometimes muddy section of a few miles is back-ended by a smooth well maintained gravel road. There are some slightly off-camber sections, but nothing ...
Learn more about Liberty Hill / FR 223

Fletcher Brook Road is a seasonal route that opens on May 23rd and closes at the first snowfall. The surface consists primarily of loose dirt and gravel, featuring several rough sections. Please be aware that this is an active logging road and a popular powersports route; remain vigilant and always ...
Learn more about Fletcher Brook Road

This trail is open seasonally from May 23rd until the first snowfall. The route begins at the bridge just off the highway, starting on a gravel surface before transitioning to dirt as you climb the side of South Hill, where you will be rewarded with sporadic mountain views. Please exercise caution, ...
Learn more about South Hill Road

Mainly a dirt and farm road with short sections of class 4. Be on the look out for dairy cattle and farm equipment. This is a great drive any time of the year, but when fall foliage is at peak it's mind-blowing. This scenic drive through central Vermont can be connected with other routes in the area...
Learn more about Stock Bridge Road to Woodstock

Also known as Forest Road 330, this route follows the White River to a dead-end turnaround point. The road surface consists of well-maintained gravel with occasional potholes. Several pull-offs along the route are large enough for car camping, and there is a dedicated parking area for White River ac...
Learn more about Pit Road

Big Hollow Road is an out-and-back off-road trail that begins at the base of Prospect Mountain in Lake George. The route starts by passing through two tunnels beneath the Adirondack Northway (I-87). After emerging on the other side, a short stretch runs alongside the highway before the trail begins ...
Learn more about Big Hollow Road

This easy dirt two-track winds through heavily wooded forest, opening up occasionally into small meadows with plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife. The surface is mostly smooth, with only a few potholes along the way, though puddles can fill with water after rain and make conditions more challen...
Learn more about Deer Pond Road

This road begins by passing through private property around Goodnow Flow, but eventually enters the Adirondack Forest Preserve, which sits on the south side of the road. At this point, the northern side of this road still borders private land, so be sure to respect all posted signs and remain on pub...
Learn more about Woody's Road

This route follows a feeder stream, offering scenic views from elevated shelf road sections. The trail consists primarily of maintained gravel, though it features a few rough patches, particularly following mud season. The route transitions from a stretch lined with private residences on one end to ...
Learn more about Dailey Hollow Road

This route features a smooth gravel surface that winds through a dense hardwood forest before transitioning into clearings that offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. While the track is bordered by large private residential properties on both sides, the area remains heavily forested, ...
Learn more about Bridgewater Hill Road

This trail offers a diverse experience, transitioning through a variety of surfaces ranging from well-maintained gravel to classic dirt two-track. As you drive the path, you will be accompanied by the scenic beauty of nearby streams and cascading waterfalls. The trail concludes at a spacious turnaro...
Learn more about Messer Hill Road

This fantastic, well-maintained out-and-back spur branches off from Chateauguay Road. The trail transitions between a scenic shelf road and a path that closely follows a feeder stream, which eventually empties into the North Branch of the Ottauquechee River. Along the route, you will encounter beaut...
Learn more about Bridgewater Hollow Road

Fletcher Brook Road is a seasonal route that opens on May 23rd and closes at the first snowfall. The surface consists primarily of loose dirt and gravel, featuring several rough sections. Please be aware that this is an active logging road and a popular powersports route; remain vigilant and always ...
Learn more about Fletcher Brook Road

This trail is open seasonally from May 23rd until the first snowfall. The route begins at the bridge just off the highway, starting on a gravel surface before transitioning to dirt as you climb the side of South Hill, where you will be rewarded with sporadic mountain views. Please exercise caution, ...
Learn more about South Hill Road

This scenic, well-maintained route follows the North Branch Ottauquechee River, gradually gaining elevation to offer sweeping vistas before winding back into the forest. Along the way, you will encounter historic barns and charming houses that border a local conservation area, providing a perfect bl...
Learn more about Chateauguay Road

This is a smooth gravel trail leading into Coolidge State Forest. Whetstone Brook runs alongside the route for much of the way, offering numerous scenic photo opportunities and fishing spots for the adventurous. Please be mindful that the southern end of the trail features a large parking area for V...
Learn more about Rangers Road

Fletcher Brook Road is a seasonal route that opens on May 23rd and closes at the first snowfall. The surface consists primarily of loose dirt and gravel, featuring several rough sections. Please be aware that this is an active logging road and a popular powersports route; remain vigilant and always ...
Learn more about Fletcher Brook Road

This trail is open seasonally from May 23rd until the first snowfall. The route begins at the bridge just off the highway, starting on a gravel surface before transitioning to dirt as you climb the side of South Hill, where you will be rewarded with sporadic mountain views. Please exercise caution, ...
Learn more about South Hill Road

This scenic, well-maintained route follows the North Branch Ottauquechee River, gradually gaining elevation to offer sweeping vistas before winding back into the forest. Along the way, you will encounter historic barns and charming houses that border a local conservation area, providing a perfect bl...
Learn more about Chateauguay Road

This is a smooth gravel trail leading into Coolidge State Forest. Whetstone Brook runs alongside the route for much of the way, offering numerous scenic photo opportunities and fishing spots for the adventurous. Please be mindful that the southern end of the trail features a large parking area for V...
Learn more about Rangers Road