Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Delhi, New York

This is a loose gravel, non-maintained road. There is nothing too technical; there are some sections that are single track, but there are pullovers to let vehicles go by. The beginning of the road had some houses on it, then turned to loose stone with nothing around.
Learn more about Skunk Hollow Road

This started as a loose gravel road as you started climbing the hill. It then turned to a mix of gravel and mud, which changed to full mud as you were finishing the climb. The trail then changed to a single lane through the woods. It was a lot of washed-out sections with loose rocks. At the time a l...
Learn more about West Murphy Hill Road

This is a loose gravel road, starts wide enough for two vehicles, but some spots are only one lane with plenty of pull-over spots to let vehicles go. It runs with the West Trout Brook, with plenty of spots to pull over and enjoy the brook. Nothing technical on this route.
Learn more about West Trout Brook Road

This is a seasonal road that is all loose gravel. There was nothing technical on this road. It is wide enough for two vehicles to pass by. This follows the Carcass Brook, which is a nice drive. There are pull-outs to check the book out.
Learn more about Carcass Brook Road

This is loose gravel and dirt. Nothing technical on this road. There are some sections that are just wide enough for one vehicle, with some spots to pull over. Along the way beautiful views of the mountains. Any vehicle can do this road.
Learn more about Mary Smith Hill Road

This is mostly a loose gravel, non-maintained road. There is nothing technical on this road. Some sections follow the river, which is nice. Mostly a one-lane road, but plenty of sections to pull over or just move over enough for two vehicles to go.
Learn more about Cross Mountain Road

This is a loose gravel back road. There is nothing technical on this road. It follows a river and there is a small bridge crossing with a small waterfall. For the most part, it is a one-vehicle-width road with some areas to pull over.
Learn more about Shin Creek Road

This is a seasonal road that is all loose gravel. There was nothing technical on this. It is mostly wide enough for two vehicles to pass by. There is a section that gets too narrow for two vehicles, but it does have a few pull-overs.
Learn more about Readburn Road

This road is known as the elevator shaft because it is a steep climb up one side and a steep climb down on the other. If you start south to north, then you start out climbing loose rocks and washouts for about 1 mile. After you get to the top, there is a flat section for a stretch. Then you start to...
Learn more about Elevator Shaft Road

This is a non-maintained loose gravel road. There is nothing technical on this road. Some sections are one lane with room to pull over if needed. As you drive through, there are nice stone walls on some of the sections and an old car sitting in the woods.
Learn more about Townsend Hollow Road

This is a seasonal, limited-use road, and it was all loose gravel. There was nothing technical on this route. For the most part, two vehicles can get through only a few sections that are only one car width, with some pullovers. This is a nice short road to other trails around this area.
Learn more about Behrmann Hill Road

This trail started on packed dirt and gravel but changed to loose gravel and mud. This trail has limited pullouts to let vehicles pass. The hills are slick from washouts from the rain. The trail also gets very wet. When it rains, it has a lot of deep mudholes, and sections of the trail have water fl...
Learn more about Basily Road

This trail goes through Burnt-Rossman State Forest. It is a mostly maintained dirt road with occasional mud holes or deep ruts in sections. Deep water can accumulate in the ruts in the spring. There is a great primitive camping area Arthur Hopkins campsite on a small pond just off the road.
Learn more about Burnt- Rossman Hill Road

This is a loose gravel road with no technical obstacles, making it easily drivable under most conditions. A few moderate-sized puddles may form after rainfall, often muddy but generally manageable. There are ample pull-off areas throughout, and some sections are wide enough to accommodate two vehicl...
Learn more about Burnt Hill Road

This scenic trail winds its way through dense forest, offering a mix of shaded stretches and open clearings. It begins as a gravel path before shifting into a blend of loose dirt and scattered rock. Along the way, you’ll encounter a few naturally eroded sections where past rainfall has carved shallo...
Learn more about Dave Brown Mountain Road

This easily navigable road has numerous wide sections that allow for pulling over to pass oncoming traffic. Along the route, you'll find access to several hiking trailheads and a designated parking area. Notably, an old cemetery is located near the beginning of the road, adding a touch of local hist...
Learn more about Morey Road

The trail starts off in Poyntelle as Township-727 and in Winterdale as T-743. This section of the O and W Trail is a recognized Township route open to street-licensed 4x4s. The trail follows the former route of the Ohio and Western Railroad. Multiple former stations can be observed along the route. ...
Learn more about T-743/T-727

This is a loose gravel, non-maintained road. This goes up the mountain and connects Basket Cr Road and Route 28. Nothing technical, loose stone for the most part, either way you enter, it's a climb up a mountain and drop down on the other side. There are some places to pull over and let another vehi...
Learn more about Johnston Road

This started as a single-lane loose-gravel trail following a stream through the woods. You do cross over a man-made bridge to cross the stream. There are limited pullouts for most of the road to let other vehicles through. After you come out of the woods, it becomes a loose gravel section past house...
Learn more about Hoolihan Brook Rd

This narrow woodland path turns into a narrow rocky shelf road along the Upper Delaware River. The trail is in a non-maintenance Township and does pass through private property. STAY ON THE TRAIL! You will encounter landslides, downed trees, and snow/ice. The trail's highlight is where it passes thr...
Learn more about River Road

This trail goes through Burnt-Rossman State Forest. It is a mostly maintained dirt road with occasional mud holes or deep ruts in sections. Deep water can accumulate in the ruts in the spring. There is a great primitive camping area Arthur Hopkins campsite on a small pond just off the road.
Learn more about Burnt- Rossman Hill Road

The trail starts off in Poyntelle as Township-727 and in Winterdale as T-743. This section of the O and W Trail is a recognized Township route open to street-licensed 4x4s. The trail follows the former route of the Ohio and Western Railroad. Multiple former stations can be observed along the route. ...
Learn more about T-743/T-727

Big Valley Road offers a scenic and highly accessible offroad driving experience for novice drivers and seasoned explorers alike, serving as a tranquil passage through Pennsylvania's dense State Game Lands. Stretching approximately 2.2 miles, this winding forest road climbs from an elevation of 1,29...
Learn more about Big Valley Road

This route consists of seasonal gravel roads that are generally well-maintained in the summer. During the winter the roads are used for snowmobile trails. The roads lead to several side routes that are two-tracks, most are out-and-back routes and will add adventure to the ride. The main road is easi...
Learn more about Linklaen State Forest

This trail goes through Burnt-Rossman State Forest. It is a mostly maintained dirt road with occasional mud holes or deep ruts in sections. Deep water can accumulate in the ruts in the spring. There is a great primitive camping area Arthur Hopkins campsite on a small pond just off the road.
Learn more about Burnt- Rossman Hill Road

The trail starts off in Poyntelle as Township-727 and in Winterdale as T-743. This section of the O and W Trail is a recognized Township route open to street-licensed 4x4s. The trail follows the former route of the Ohio and Western Railroad. Multiple former stations can be observed along the route. ...
Learn more about T-743/T-727

Big Valley Road offers a scenic and highly accessible offroad driving experience for novice drivers and seasoned explorers alike, serving as a tranquil passage through Pennsylvania's dense State Game Lands. Stretching approximately 2.2 miles, this winding forest road climbs from an elevation of 1,29...
Learn more about Big Valley Road

This route consists of seasonal gravel roads that are generally well-maintained in the summer. During the winter the roads are used for snowmobile trails. The roads lead to several side routes that are two-tracks, most are out-and-back routes and will add adventure to the ride. The main road is easi...
Learn more about Linklaen State Forest