Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Croydon, New Hampshire

A short but rewarding Class VI road. This road offers a rocky section that includes a brook crossing with stunning forest views. The ferns and tree moss in this area blossom in June, making this road a worthwhile trip. Some sections may be starting to become overgrown. This road terminates in a resi...
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A short Class VI road with plenty of small ledges, some mild off-camber washouts, and great forest scenery. This road is not often traveled, so expect some pin striping and small trees across the road. There is a bit of a gatekeeper on the east end (from Route 12-A), which is a fairly tall water ba...
Learn more about Peterson Road

New Hampshire Class VI road. Page trace intersects Cunningham Road and is a great continuation through the woods. The route contains a few small rock gardens and some relatively steep climbs. It is hard-packed gravel and dirt for the most part. Some sections are rutted and will certainly become mud ...
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This technical trail transitions from a run-of-the-mill 2-track into a rugged Class 4 road/ATV trail featuring mud, tight passages, large rocks, washed-out culverts, and uneven ruts. Recommended only for experienced operators with well-equipped, high-clearance vehicles. Expect a slow, methodical pac...
Learn more about Kittridge Pasture Road

A scenic, easy route crossing the Appalachian Trail. Along the way are ancient stone walls and foundations, a breakfast house for trail hikers with a porta-potty, and even a cemetery. There are several moderate difficulty areas with short bypass routes. The photos show the moderate difficulty ro...
Learn more about Burton Woods Road

This route follows a smooth gravel path winding alongside the scenic Darby Brook. Bordering the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area, it offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing before ending at a closed gate that leads into a parcel of the Coolidge State Forest. The road is well-maintai...
Learn more about Brown Schoolhouse Road

This trail features loose-packed dirt with protruding stones and narrow, muddy two-tracks containing some shallow mud holes. From the southern end heading north, the surface transitions into rugged, rocky washouts. Traction varies significantly throughout the route, and post-rain conditions increase...
Learn more about Long Hill Road

Mink Hill is a smooth gravel road that is still maintained. There are several homes on this route, so be respectful of the land. Fresh gravel has been laid down and is still loose. You'll pass some wetlands on your left before a short climb. There is a post at the end of the trail indicating that OH...
Learn more about Mink Hill Road

The Coolidge State Forest access road is a recently restored track that winds through the Curtis Hollow block of the forest. This narrow gravel and stone route features a picturesque bridge crossing over a brook trout-inhabited creek. Near the end of the trail, visitors will find a picnic area compl...
Learn more about Coolidge State Forest Access Road

New Hampshire Class VI road. This in-and-out route ends at a small pond, with enough room to turn around. The trail is overgrown and may cause light pinstriping as it passes between property lines and old New England stone walls, with distinct forest types on either side. Posted signage from a lando...
Learn more about Bound Tree Road

New Hampshire Class VI road / multi-use trail. This dirt road includes several low areas that show signs of flooding after heavy rain. Use caution near wooden planks covering rusted culverts, as exposed metal may puncture tires. The route is shortened for off-highway vehicles, and signage at the end...
Learn more about Dummer Road

The route begins on a smooth gravel surface before transitioning to dirt as you near the end. Please note that the trail concludes at the start of a Class 4 road, where the turnaround area is tight and bordered by a steep drop-off into the brook; please exercise extreme caution. Camping is strictly ...
Learn more about Bartlett Brook Road

This well-maintained gravel road is lined with both seasonal camps and permanent residences. Several small creeks run alongside the trail, featuring steep drop-offs protected by guardrails in certain sections. The route concludes at an unlocked gate that transitions into a much rougher Class 4 Vermo...
Learn more about Curtis Hollow Road

This scenic Class 4 road offers a well-balanced mix of terrain and serves as an alternate route within Section 4 of the North East Backcountry Discovery Route (NEBDR). While not overly demanding, it’s far more engaging than a typical dirt road, with standing water, muddy stretches, and moderate rock...
Learn more about Colby Pond Trail

This lower section of Hale Hollow serves as an ATV and SxS trail that offers numerous opportunities for roadside fishing and access to hiking trails within the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area. The route concludes at a four-corners parking area, which features an informational kiosk with detail...
Learn more about Hale Hollow Trail

This upper portion of Hale Hollow features a well-maintained gravel road that offers scenic views of the Vermont countryside, winding through dense forest and open pasture land. The route follows the path of Broad Brook as it flows down toward the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area. There are num...
Learn more about Hale Hollow Road

Moore Road is a scenic, out-and-back trail featuring a smooth, twisting gravel path that winds through a heavily forested landscape. Throughout the drive, you will find several convenient pull-off areas along the road, perfect for parking to enjoy local fishing spots or take photographs of the surro...
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Wade Hill Road is a Class 6 road in Hebron, NH. You can run it in both directions. Entering from the east side, you begin to ascend. You will reach the top in the middle of the trail. The trail travels through thick woods. It is muddy, has small ruts, and some loose, smaller rocks Weather will have...
Learn more about Wade Hill Road

This road is part of a rich history of Vermont. It is still easily navigable and has breathtaking views. Views include mountain ranges, remnants of Elizabeth Mine that was once supplying copper as far back as 1809, old structures, and stone walls. This road offers a great alternate route to Turnp...
Learn more about Copperas Road

This smooth, well-maintained gravel road winds through historic farmland, frequently lined by classic stone walls and dotted with vintage farmhouses and barns. The route offers periodic breaks in the forest, providing views of the surrounding mountain valley. There is no camping available along this...
Learn more about Webster Hill Road

This technical trail transitions from a run-of-the-mill 2-track into a rugged Class 4 road/ATV trail featuring mud, tight passages, large rocks, washed-out culverts, and uneven ruts. Recommended only for experienced operators with well-equipped, high-clearance vehicles. Expect a slow, methodical pac...
Learn more about Kittridge Pasture Road

This route follows a smooth gravel path winding alongside the scenic Darby Brook. Bordering the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area, it offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing before ending at a closed gate that leads into a parcel of the Coolidge State Forest. The road is well-maintai...
Learn more about Brown Schoolhouse Road

This trail features loose-packed dirt with protruding stones and narrow, muddy two-tracks containing some shallow mud holes. From the southern end heading north, the surface transitions into rugged, rocky washouts. Traction varies significantly throughout the route, and post-rain conditions increase...
Learn more about Long Hill Road

This lower section of Hale Hollow serves as an ATV and SxS trail that offers numerous opportunities for roadside fishing and access to hiking trails within the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area. The route concludes at a four-corners parking area, which features an informational kiosk with detail...
Learn more about Hale Hollow Trail

This technical trail transitions from a run-of-the-mill 2-track into a rugged Class 4 road/ATV trail featuring mud, tight passages, large rocks, washed-out culverts, and uneven ruts. Recommended only for experienced operators with well-equipped, high-clearance vehicles. Expect a slow, methodical pac...
Learn more about Kittridge Pasture Road

This route follows a smooth gravel path winding alongside the scenic Darby Brook. Bordering the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area, it offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing before ending at a closed gate that leads into a parcel of the Coolidge State Forest. The road is well-maintai...
Learn more about Brown Schoolhouse Road

This trail features loose-packed dirt with protruding stones and narrow, muddy two-tracks containing some shallow mud holes. From the southern end heading north, the surface transitions into rugged, rocky washouts. Traction varies significantly throughout the route, and post-rain conditions increase...
Learn more about Long Hill Road

New Hampshire Class VI road / multi-use trail. This dirt road includes several low areas that show signs of flooding after heavy rain. Use caution near wooden planks covering rusted culverts, as exposed metal may puncture tires. The route is shortened for off-highway vehicles, and signage at the end...
Learn more about Dummer Road