Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Downsville, New York

River Road

This narrow woodland path turns into a narrow rocky shelf road along the Upper Delaware River. The trail is a non-maintenance Township and does pass through private property, STAY ON THE TRAIL! You will encounter…
Learn more about River Road
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

T-743/T-727

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 and is open to street-licensed 4x4s. The trail follows…
Learn more about T-743/T-727
Total Miles
12.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Big Valley Road

Big Valley Road is a long, winding, and rocky Forest Road through State Game Lands. Trail will not be plowed in winter. Downed trees can be encountered and the trail has a few muddy sections.…
Learn more about Big Valley Road
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Egypt Road Western Section to Tanner Falls

Non-maintained Western section of Egypt Road SR 4017. The trail is mainly gravel with the occasional rock or washout. downed trees and branches can be expected. The trail is one vehicle wide, and backing up…
Learn more about Egypt Road Western Section to Tanner Falls
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp / Wi

Greentown Sale Road

Easy, seasonal forest road on the Delaware State Forest. It starts off in a small dirt lot off Old Greentown Road. The trail opens just before the state archery season in the fall and closes…
Learn more about Greentown Sale Road
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Balish Road

This is a long, winding, non maintained dirt road with occasional muddy areas. The route provides access to the Montage Tract and joining trails. The road will not be plowed in winter. Downed trees and…
Learn more about Balish Road
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Ore Mine Road

This is a narrow, rocky, and muddy trail on the Montage Tract of Pinchot State Forest. The bottom section of the trail follows along a stream and passes through the tornado scar from the 2017…
Learn more about Ore Mine Road
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Montage Road

Long Winding Forestry Road with steep climbs on the Montage Tract of the Pinchot State Forest. The road will not be plowed in winter. Steep hill sections will be slippery, and the lower section of…
Learn more about Montage Road
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Oswego Recreational Trail

The Oswego Recreational Trail is an old railroad bed with various surface types and old road millings. Very flat with some whoops and potholes in places. It's a nice easy ride through wooded, shaded areas…
Learn more about Oswego Recreational Trail
Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa