Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Dolgeville, New York

Expect varying trail conditions from loose rocky uphill climbs and muddy/soupy ruts in certain sections. There is plenty to see as you follow a portion of the Jerseyfield Railroad, including an old locomotive shell as…
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This trail is open from May 31 to December 1. It is a seasonal road that has varying surface types but is primarily gravel and offers plenty of opportunities to see wildlife. Deer are often…
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Tannery road is a nice connecting off-road trail between Rt 125 and Rt 30. From north to south it starts off with a rocky uphill that transitions to some nice wooded trail. There is a…
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Expect a nice forest road through rolling hills with a mostly gravel surface. In the winter, this trail is easy to follow, even if nobody has broken the trail. Beware of soft sides, especially after…
Learn more about Albert J Woodward Memorial Forest Traverse

This trail is a mix of gravel and dirt. The trail is snowmobile only after December 8, but until then, it is open for snowwheeling. However, depending on conditions, the trail reopens from March- December…
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West Gate Road is a relatively well-maintained section of the Penn Mountain State Forest access roads. The trail can be muddy in spots and as always with trails in this region watch for fallen trees…
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This trail is an extension of the vast Moose River Plains area. You will find many campsites along the road in some amazing wilderness from your vehicle, which is pretty rare for New York State.…
Learn more about Otter Brook Trail

This trail offers a variety of terrain on either side of the trail from meadows to deep pine woods. If you follow this route to the end it does dead end at a closed gate…
Learn more about Beaver Creek PFAR

This trail continues into the remote wilderness of the Adirondack State Park. It consists of a few miles of easily accessible smooth dirt and gravel, with a couple of spots of slight washout that should…
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This short offshoot provides a slightly technical two-track trail with protruding rocks, good-sized dips, and low spots that hold water and soft mud. It's easily passable in the summer for any pickup/SUV with good clearance…
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This is the entrance trail to Moose River Plains, which consists of miles of easily accessible smooth dirt and gravel trails with lots of amazing scenery, wildlife, and primitive camping spots along the way. This…
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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…
Learn more about Morey Road

This is a seasonal dirt road, but well-maintained in the summer. The trail leads to the Tenant Falls trailhead and roadside camping. Big parking area/turnaround at the end of the road. There are four first-come…
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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…
Learn more about Burnt- Rossman Hill Road

Lyme Adirondacks Timberland Company owns and maintains this track and the surrounding land. ATVs and Snowmobiles are NOT permitted on this track, but Mountain Bikers can often be found along its route, so be aware.…
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Hertz Road entry just off of Buck Hill Road is a narrow entry with 2-car parking. The trail enters Buck Hill State Forest and winds through some great scenery. During spring and fall makes for…
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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…
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This track and the surrounding land are owned and maintained by Lyme Adirondacks Timberland Company. ATVs and Snowmobiles are NOT permitted on this track, but Mountain Bikers can often be found along its route, so…
Learn more about Long Level Road

This is a well-maintained forest access road offering plenty of nice views of the landscape and wildlife. Watch for downed trees and limbs blocking the trail, this area is subject to high winds whenever weather…
Learn more about Jackson Hill PFAR

Dive deep into the untapped wilderness of the Adirondack State Park, just minutes away from the town of Old Forge. This trail consists of smooth dirt and gravel sections, with plenty of mud spots and…
Learn more about Old Forge Backcountry 1

This is a nicely maintained public forest access road that winds through the southern Tughill region. There is plenty of opportunity to view wildlife all year long as long as the snow isn't too deep…
Learn more about Webster Hill PFAR

This trail brings you back to a large clearing perfect for a basecamp to explore further in the woods by foot or bicycle. Plenty of wildlife to see, no matter what time of year. This…
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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.…
Learn more about Dave Brown Mountain Road

This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
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This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
Learn more about The Commons 1

This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
Learn more about The Commons 3

This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
Learn more about The Commons 2

Throughout this trail, you will encounter a mix of sand, gravel, roots, and water holes as you take the outer loop trail around the county forest property. Other side trails exist that cut through the…
Learn more about Middle Road

This stretch of the old Ogdensburg Railroad line has been converted by Lewis County into one of the main arteries of the Tughill region's snowmobile and ATV traffic. Follow this trail from the Burdick's Crossing…
Learn more about The Gould Paper Expressway

The trail begins as a wide paved road but quickly turns to a narrow gravel/dirt surface. This is an out-and-back track with a few parking areas for hiking trailheads. This trail ends due to a…
Learn more about Stony Lake Road