Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Cuba, New York

This wide, smooth dirt road starts through open meadows in the state forest before gradually transitioning into thicker woods as you head north. The road remains smooth and easy to navigate throughout, offering a peaceful drive through changing scenery. Along the way, the route passes beside a beaut...
Learn more about New Hudson Road

Oaks Road is a wide, open dirt track that offers a very smooth and easy drive through the forest. The trees sit well back from the road in many sections, making this a good option for larger vehicles. Along the way, you'll find several open views of the surrounding rolling hills as the road graduall...
Learn more about Oaks Road

This very smooth dirt road winds through Crab Hollow State Forest, offering an easy and peaceful drive through the woods. Along the way, you’ll pass beautiful swamp and bog areas that provide excellent opportunities for birdwatching; there is also access to hiking trails along the route. There is s...
Learn more about Briggs Road

Plumbottom State Forest totals 1,666 acres. The main road is a fun, slow drive with scenic views. The road is rocky and has some ruts due to rain runoff. At the end, there is a turnaround with group parking/camping. Found a small lake with a few beaver lodges. The forest provides opportunities for o...
Learn more about Plumbottom Reddy Forest Road

This easy dirt and gravel road leads into the forest, with a beautiful, peaceful pond area available for day use from dusk until dawn near the beginning of the trail. The route then continues beneath a tighter tree canopy, offering a scenic and relaxing drive through the forest. The road eventually...
Learn more about Rehler Forest Road

This easy, smooth dirt road winds through 9 Mile State Forest toward a secluded campsite. The route starts fairly open before gradually becoming more wooded, with a heavier tree canopy closing in overhead as you continue. The road remains smooth and easy to navigate throughout, making for a peaceful...
Learn more about Phearsdorf Forest Road

Plumbottom State Forest totals 1,666 acres. The main road is a fun, slow drive with scenic views. The road is rocky and has some ruts due to rain runoff. At the end is a turnaround with group parking/camping. There is a small lake with a few beaver lodges. The forest provides opportunities for outdo...
Learn more about Plumbottom Brown Road

This trail starts as an easy gravel track before climbing a bumpy hill into McCarty State Forest. The climb is moderately steep with loose gravel that can become slick after rain, so traction may be reduced in wet conditions. At the top, the road continues toward beautiful views of the surrounding h...
Learn more about Eagle Forest Road

Vandermark State Forest totals 2,384 acres. The main road is wide and easily traveled. This area is very wooded and has a few camping spots. At the end is a large area/turnaround that can fit several vehicles for camping. This area provides opportunities for many informal outdoor recreational activi...
Learn more about Vandermark Bird Forest Road

This easy dirt road climbs steadily to beautiful sweeping views of the surrounding rolling hills before continuing into the dense woods of Jersey Hill State Forest. The route is very scenic and offers excellent opportunities to spot wildlife. During our drive, we encountered a couple of small bucks ...
Learn more about Old George - Davison Forest Road

Vandermark State Forest totals 2,384 acres. The main road is a bit narrow, but an easy drive. This area is very wooded and has a few camping spots. This area provides opportunities for many informal outdoor recreational activities such as snowshoeing, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, camping,...
Learn more about Vandermark Allen Forest Road

This hard-packed gravel road provides an easy and scenic drive into the forest, with a few rocky and bumpy sections along the way. As you continue, you’ll encounter some larger potholes and dips, so take your time through these areas. A small offshoot climb on the left leads to a nice level campsite...
Learn more about Mutton Hollow Road

This smooth dirt-and-gravel road provides access to the McCarty State Forest trailhead and several hiking trailheads along the way. The route follows alongside a ravine, with nice views of the surrounding hills and open sky to the right. The surface remains smooth for most of the drive, with only a ...
Learn more about McCarty Hill East Forest Road

This road travels through Turnpike State Forest which offers access to 4,744 acres of state land. A large section of the road is gated during the winter. This road offers access to several campsites, hiking trails, and horseback riding trails. The road climbs to over 2200' and was recently cleared o...
Learn more about Turnpike Forest Road

This packed gravel road cuts deeper into the heart of McCarthy State Forest and offers a smooth, peaceful drive through the woods. The road is in excellent condition and noticeably smoother than Mutton Hollow Road, which provides access to this route. Along the way, the forest opens up in places to ...
Learn more about CCC Forest Road

This smooth gravel and dirt road winds beneath a heavy tree canopy, offering an easy and scenic drive through the forest. There are some mild bumps along the way, but the road is in great shape and remains very easy to navigate. The route provides access to a really unique hiking area with large roc...
Learn more about Little Rock City Forest Road

This gravel road travels through state forest land and becomes bumpy fairly quickly, with a rougher surface than Little Rock City Forest Road. Expect some ruts and uneven terrain that can make for a rough ride, although there are no significant technical obstacles. As with many seasonal roads in thi...
Learn more about Salamanca Forest Road

This trail takes you down to a nice parking space next to a small creek. Please note that they do not want you in the creek with you machine. When you pull out of the trail system you will have a hill that you will need to go up. This hill can be slick when it it wet. Some two wheel drive rigs spin ...
Learn more about Jones Town Creek

This road branches off of Turnpike Forest Road, granting access to campsites and a horse trailer parking and mounting site. This area can also be used as a picnic area and has a ramp that makes mounting a horse simpler. There is access to several horseback trails and parking areas. The majority of t...
Learn more about Stewart Forest Road

This is a short, tight trail that will lead you through a nice section of woods. You will be able to complete this trail with any type of machine, whether it is a 22-wheeled drive or 4-wheel drive. All sizes Atvs and side-by-sides we'll be able to fit also.
Learn more about Mouse 2

This trail takes you down to a nice parking space next to a small creek. Please note that they do not want you in the creek with you machine. When you pull out of the trail system you will have a hill that you will need to go up. This hill can be slick when it it wet. Some two wheel drive rigs spin ...
Learn more about Jones Town Creek

This is a short, tight trail that will lead you through a nice section of woods. You will be able to complete this trail with any type of machine, whether it is a 22-wheeled drive or 4-wheel drive. All sizes Atvs and side-by-sides we'll be able to fit also.
Learn more about Mouse 2

This is a quick little trail that takes you through some pines. There is no real difficulty so it is good for all-size machines.
Learn more about Mouse

This is a nice leisurely trail through the woods. There is little elevation change. This can be a little zig zaggy. There are some small mud sections. This can be accessed by all size and all skill levels of riders.
Learn more about Cat Land

This trail takes you down to a nice parking space next to a small creek. Please note that they do not want you in the creek with you machine. When you pull out of the trail system you will have a hill that you will need to go up. This hill can be slick when it it wet. Some two wheel drive rigs spin ...
Learn more about Jones Town Creek

This is a short, tight trail that will lead you through a nice section of woods. You will be able to complete this trail with any type of machine, whether it is a 22-wheeled drive or 4-wheel drive. All sizes Atvs and side-by-sides we'll be able to fit also.
Learn more about Mouse 2

This is a quick little trail that takes you through some pines. There is no real difficulty so it is good for all-size machines.
Learn more about Mouse

This is a nice leisurely trail through the woods. There is little elevation change. This can be a little zig zaggy. There are some small mud sections. This can be accessed by all size and all skill levels of riders.
Learn more about Cat Land