Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near East Charlotte, Vermont

Starts as a Vermont Farm gravel road, then transitions to a standard class 4 road with some small obstacles. You will pass some abandoned homes and a lot of maple sugaring equipment. best to avoid this trail during the spring sugaring season. At the halfway point, the road will narrow, and you will ...
Learn more about Big Hollow Road

This is a nice ride through the backwoods of the Lake Placid area. Most of the surrounding area on the western end is owned by a forest products company and they have blocked side trail access. The trail takes you around the southern flank of 3,550-foot Saddleback Mountain through the Adirondack For...
Learn more about Lake Glen Road

A very well-maintained fire service road that follows the boundary of the bread loaf wilderness in the Green Mountain Forest. There are many amazing off-grid camping spots with some amazing views. This out-and-back road crosses mountain streams with good bridges and solid road surfaces. Verizon has ...
Learn more about Patterson Brook Road Fire Service 50

This route is comprised of Vermont dirt farm roads and some class 4 roads. This scenic drive samples some of northern Vermont's beautiful country settings and looks into the farming community. It is not a very technical drive, just very beautiful and enjoyable. Great drive during the summer but the ...
Learn more about Explore Vermont

A very scenic Vermont back road drive. Road surface was mostly packed gravel with some muddy section. These are mainly farm roads so be on the look out for farm equipment or live stock . This pairs well with Woodbury mountain road if in a vehicle capable of the trail. Or it's a great drive on it's o...
Learn more about Symonds Mill Road

A quick journey up this well-maintained gravel road offers beautiful views of the White River Valley below. There is one pull-off spot along the route, which is wide enough to accommodate passing traffic. The trail concludes at the entrance of a private horse ranch marked with "No Trespassing" signs...
Learn more about New Boston Road

Located in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest this short trail bypasses a section of Scenic Route 100 north of Pittsfield. A fairly narrow and sometimes muddy section of a few miles is back-ended by a smooth well maintained gravel road. There are some slightly off-camber sections, but nothing ...
Learn more about Liberty Hill / FR 223

Mainly a dirt and farm road with short sections of class 4. Be on the look out for dairy cattle and farm equipment. This is a great drive any time of the year, but when fall foliage is at peak it's mind-blowing. This scenic drive through central Vermont can be connected with other routes in the area...
Learn more about Stock Bridge Road to Woodstock

Also known as Forest Road 330, this route follows the White River to a dead-end turnaround point. The road surface consists of well-maintained gravel with occasional potholes. Several pull-offs along the route are large enough for car camping, and there is a dedicated parking area for White River ac...
Learn more about Pit Road

This trail is open seasonally from May 23rd until the first snowfall. The route begins at the bridge just off the highway, starting on a gravel surface before transitioning to dirt as you climb the side of South Hill, where you will be rewarded with sporadic mountain views. Please exercise caution, ...
Learn more about South Hill Road

Fletcher Brook Road is a seasonal route that opens on May 23rd and closes at the first snowfall. The surface consists primarily of loose dirt and gravel, featuring several rough sections. Please be aware that this is an active logging road and a popular powersports route; remain vigilant and always ...
Learn more about Fletcher Brook Road

This scenic route winds through the heart of Vermont’s picturesque farm country, following a meandering creek through forested sections and open pasture land. Featuring smooth gravel surfaces and frequent opportunities to stop and admire the numerous waterfalls located directly alongside the road, t...
Learn more about Rix Road

This easy gravel and graded dirt road provides access to the Upper Works trailheads and ends at a large parking area with a pit toilet. Along the way, you'll pass the historic McIntyre Blast Furnace, one of the remaining landmarks of Tahawus ghost town. While you can drive to the gate, you'll need t...
Learn more about Upper Works Road - 25A

Beginning at the historic mill site bridge over the First Branch of the White River, this route follows a feeder stream toward its source. The trail features a well-maintained gravel road that winds through the countryside, offering several scenic pull-offs ideal for trout fishing. Please note that ...
Learn more about Mill Road

This is a very scenic drive that cuts through a wilderness management area and logging land. This trail was recently regraded for a logging operation so it's in great shape. There are some low wet spots, but they have a hard bottom and can be driven around. The only real challenge is the washed-out ...
Learn more about Edan Road

This route begins at Route 14, where you will head upstream following Whitewater Brook. The trail winds through a picturesque rural corridor defined by its well-preserved stacked stone walls that trace the boundaries of the landscape, alongside relics of early agriculture, including weathered old ba...
Learn more about White Brook Road

This scenic gravel route winds through the picturesque Vermont countryside, offering streamside pull-offs and a rich historical atmosphere. Along the way, numerous unofficial and official heritage sites, including traditional farmhouses, rustic barns, and serene, stone-walled cemeteries. The drive f...
Learn more about Broad Brook Road

Follow the Fay Brook trail upstream from the main highway. The path consists of hard-packed gravel and is a multi-use trail, so please be cautious of equestrian riders, cyclists, and runners. There are multiple pull-offs along the route that offer excellent access for fishing. This is an accessible ...
Learn more about Fay Brook Road

This smooth, well-maintained gravel road winds through historic farmland, frequently lined by classic stone walls and dotted with vintage farmhouses and barns. The route offers periodic breaks in the forest, providing views of the surrounding mountain valley. There is no camping available along this...
Learn more about Webster Hill Road

Moore Road is a scenic, out-and-back trail featuring a smooth, twisting gravel path that winds through a heavily forested landscape. Throughout the drive, you will find several convenient pull-off areas along the road, perfect for parking to enjoy local fishing spots or take photographs of the surro...
Learn more about Moore Road

This trail is open seasonally from May 23rd until the first snowfall. The route begins at the bridge just off the highway, starting on a gravel surface before transitioning to dirt as you climb the side of South Hill, where you will be rewarded with sporadic mountain views. Please exercise caution, ...
Learn more about South Hill Road

Fletcher Brook Road is a seasonal route that opens on May 23rd and closes at the first snowfall. The surface consists primarily of loose dirt and gravel, featuring several rough sections. Please be aware that this is an active logging road and a popular powersports route; remain vigilant and always ...
Learn more about Fletcher Brook Road

This scenic, well-maintained route follows the North Branch Ottauquechee River, gradually gaining elevation to offer sweeping vistas before winding back into the forest. Along the way, you will encounter historic barns and charming houses that border a local conservation area, providing a perfect bl...
Learn more about Chateauguay Road

This is a smooth gravel trail leading into Coolidge State Forest. Whetstone Brook runs alongside the route for much of the way, offering numerous scenic photo opportunities and fishing spots for the adventurous. Please be mindful that the southern end of the trail features a large parking area for V...
Learn more about Rangers Road

This trail is open seasonally from May 23rd until the first snowfall. The route begins at the bridge just off the highway, starting on a gravel surface before transitioning to dirt as you climb the side of South Hill, where you will be rewarded with sporadic mountain views. Please exercise caution, ...
Learn more about South Hill Road

Fletcher Brook Road is a seasonal route that opens on May 23rd and closes at the first snowfall. The surface consists primarily of loose dirt and gravel, featuring several rough sections. Please be aware that this is an active logging road and a popular powersports route; remain vigilant and always ...
Learn more about Fletcher Brook Road

This scenic, well-maintained route follows the North Branch Ottauquechee River, gradually gaining elevation to offer sweeping vistas before winding back into the forest. Along the way, you will encounter historic barns and charming houses that border a local conservation area, providing a perfect bl...
Learn more about Chateauguay Road

This is a smooth gravel trail leading into Coolidge State Forest. Whetstone Brook runs alongside the route for much of the way, offering numerous scenic photo opportunities and fishing spots for the adventurous. Please be mindful that the southern end of the trail features a large parking area for V...
Learn more about Rangers Road