Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Derry, New Hampshire

This is a Class VI road in Danville, New Hampshire. You can access the trail from the east off of State Route 111A, turning onto the Hersey Road paved section. Trail access is to the left at the split (GH Carter Drive goes right), up into the woods. Follow signage for Beehive Hut at the split for th...
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Hutchinson Hill is a class 6 road consisting of dirt, gravel, and some areas of large boulders. Both ends of the road consist mostly of flat areas of dirt and gravel with a hill section in the center. The hill section consists of large rocks, some sticking up as much as 12 to 16 inches, and will req...
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Mountain Road is a New Hampshire Class VI road. Coming from the south, the route stays right, indicated by a Class VI sign, as Swamp Road goes left. Cow Pastures can be seen to the right as you begin your first climb onto Mountain Road. You will come back down to an intersection for Mountain View Sp...
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Mountain Road is a smooth residential dirt road that winds its way through the power lines, crossing power line maintenance roads and meandering around several ponds in the area. The road is relatively well maintained, seeing as sections of it are shared with the power company. There are a few areas...
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Marsh Ridge Road is a short lollipop trail that comes off of Eden Page Road. About 0.4 miles in, the route splits and can be traveled in either direction, with both options looping back to this same point. We recommend staying left first, as this direction takes you up a short climb with loose rock.
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Jewett Road is a short Class VI route that travels along the back side of residential properties. The route is fairly smooth with no noteworthy features other than some loose rock sections. This route continues south, ending at a neighborhood, and connects with Mountain Road and plenty of other trai...
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The entrance to Sawyer Road is very well hidden in some overgrowth off of Route 149. It is directly across from Cake Road. The route goes between two residential properties and climbs through some coniferous trees, whose needles and deadfall cover the trail. The trail veers right and continues towar...
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The western Section of Homestead Road is a gentle ride through the woods on a shared route with snowmobile trails. The road is smooth and easygoing. No serious obstacles; some sections have loose rock and root networks. The trail does end at a residential property. Property lines indicate that it ...
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Old Francistown Road is a smooth dirt road that begins at Bartlett Hill Road and makes its way towards the Piscataquog River, where it terminates. This Route follows old property lines, with old stone walls on your left and right for most of the route. There is a lot of deadfall on this trail, with ...
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This public and maintained dirt/gravel route starts in Farmington, New Hampshire, and ends in Strafford. Please be considerate of the residents and stick to the public throughways. Full-width tracks branching off the main throughway are more than likely private property and should never be traversed...
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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...
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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...
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This Class 6 road can be accessed from the north on Brimstone Corner Road (paved section), from the southeast on Old Antrim Road (Class 6), or from the southwest on Weston Road (Class 6). This fairly easy route and is a Class 6 winding road through NH's old-growth forest. The trail is a dirt road wi...
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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...
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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 route travels across two portions of two Class 6 roads that travel around Caverly Mountain, then between Devil's Den Mountain and Mount Molly. The route is stock four-wheel drive friendly and can be run in either direction. This route starts on Caverly Road and heads West for approximately 1 mi...
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This is a short dirt road connecting Coldbrook Road to Brigham Road. From Brigham Road, Tracy Lane follows along the west bank of the Ware River's west branch. Looking southeast, you will have great views of the wetlands comprising the Ware River watershed. Coming out of the trees, there will be a p...
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Coldbrook Road offroad section begins just south of Barre Falls Dam at Parker Cemetery. Nearly the entire route is a gradual downhill grade. There are plenty of clearings along the route. The road is in great shape and, according to Department of Conservation and Recreation, is intended to be open y...
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Sanford's Rail Trail follows the old Portland and Rochester Railroad Company railbed, passing through many scenic areas in Sanford. This well-maintained, multi-use, flat gravel-topped trail is easily walked and used year round, with stores, ponds and rivers, marshlands, scenic stone bridges and fore...
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Crossover Road or Gate 122-2 Road is a short spur connecting Coldbrook Springs with Pine Road. Gated on both ends with intermittent access. With dense forest on all sides, this trail is short but really encourages you to slow down and take in how diverse New England forests can be.
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This is a Class VI road in Danville, New Hampshire. You can access the trail from the east off of State Route 111A, turning onto the Hersey Road paved section. Trail access is to the left at the split (GH Carter Drive goes right), up into the woods. Follow signage for Beehive Hut at the split for th...
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Mountain Road is a New Hampshire Class VI road. Coming from the south, the route stays right, indicated by a Class VI sign, as Swamp Road goes left. Cow Pastures can be seen to the right as you begin your first climb onto Mountain Road. You will come back down to an intersection for Mountain View Sp...
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This Class 6 road can be accessed from the north on Brimstone Corner Road (paved section), from the southeast on Old Antrim Road (Class 6), or from the southwest on Weston Road (Class 6). This fairly easy route and is a Class 6 winding road through NH's old-growth forest. The trail is a dirt road wi...
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This route travels across two portions of two Class 6 roads that travel around Caverly Mountain, then between Devil's Den Mountain and Mount Molly. The route is stock four-wheel drive friendly and can be run in either direction. This route starts on Caverly Road and heads West for approximately 1 mi...
Learn more about Caverly Road to Devil's Den Road

This is a Class VI road in Danville, New Hampshire. You can access the trail from the east off of State Route 111A, turning onto the Hersey Road paved section. Trail access is to the left at the split (GH Carter Drive goes right), up into the woods. Follow signage for Beehive Hut at the split for th...
Learn more about Hersey Road

Mountain Road is a New Hampshire Class VI road. Coming from the south, the route stays right, indicated by a Class VI sign, as Swamp Road goes left. Cow Pastures can be seen to the right as you begin your first climb onto Mountain Road. You will come back down to an intersection for Mountain View Sp...
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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

This Class 6 road can be accessed from the north on Brimstone Corner Road (paved section), from the southeast on Old Antrim Road (Class 6), or from the southwest on Weston Road (Class 6). This fairly easy route and is a Class 6 winding road through NH's old-growth forest. The trail is a dirt road wi...
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