Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Gorham, New Hampshire

Pine Mountain Notch – Dolly Copp Road is a well-maintained forest road situated within the White Mountain National Forest. Typically closed during the winter months, the road provides a scenic connection between Randolph, New Hampshire, and Route 16 just south of Gorham. The route also affords acces...
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Success Pond Road is a maintained gravel and dirt road extending northeast from Berlin, New Hampshire. Shortly after leaving Berlin, the road provides access to several OHV trailheads and staging areas. Continuing northeast, it crosses into Maine before reaching Success Pond, where a small parking a...
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Jefferson Notch Road is a pretty easy road that most vehicles can drive. That being said it makes it so more people can experience this road that winds next to a brook up into the mountains and brings you to the highest elevation reached by a public road in New Hampshire. Along this road, you can fi...
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This is a beautiful in-and-out following the Wild River along a seasonally closed gravel road. There are a lot of scenic views to enjoy of the river and gorge. The road dead ends at the Wild River Campground managed by the White Mountains National Forest. There are lots of hiking trailheads on the s...
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This trail starts by following Ingerson Road where you will pass by a few old farmhouses and horse pastures. From there you will turn off onto a not very well marked road which is Pond of Safety Road. Along Pond of Safety Road, you will climb up the mountain on a decently developed dirt road through...
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This is a well-maintained in-and-out gravel road in the White Mounts National Forest's Hastings Campground. It doubles as part of the Gilead snowmobile trail system in the winter months. Lots of campsites and a few hiking trails. It is family-friendly and campground reservations are made online for...
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Mill Brook is an easy, scenic 2.8-mile spur trail in the White Mountain National Forest, making it perfect for beginners, stock high-clearance vehicles, and scenic-seeking drivers looking to escape the crowds. Traveling through a quiet corridor of dense northern hardwoods, this route features a well...
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North Pond Road extends northeast from Success Pond Road and eventually connects with Maine Route 26/Bear River Road, just north of Grafton Notch State Park. The road is a well-maintained dirt and gravel route that can be traveled comfortably by most vehicles. Running through the valley between Red ...
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Cherry Mountain is a fun through road that climbs in elevation to an incredible alpine lake with a view of Mount Deception. Designated dispersed campsites are scattered along the road deep within the White Mountain National Forest. This road is well maintained gravel with some areas washed out in th...
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This is a well-maintained dirt gravel road with lots of pull-off spots to pop up camp and trailheads. It dead ends at a hiking trail. There are a lot of scenic views and a bridge crossing over the river. A campsite is next to the river and a small beaver pond are great locations.
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This is a gravel road with many camping spots with some hiking trailheads. It is easily accessible by suv and maybe even a car. It is a great scenic view of the river both on the way to the trail and while on the trail. There are multiple gates that are closed depending on snow levels. It is not mai...
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Haystack Road is a well-maintained gravel forest road that ends at the North Twin hiking trailhead. When we arrived, the Forest Service was grading the road that appears to be heavily traveled for hiking. 10 or so free designated dispersed campsites are marked along the roadway and can be utilized f...
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Gale River is a well-maintained gravel road through White Mountain National Forest and has many hiking trails to access along the roadway. This winding and scenic roadway provides many views of the South Branch of the Gale River as well as designated dispersed campsites for tent and RV camping along...
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This trail will bring you along the powerlines on the Vermont side of Moore Reservoir. This trail is mainly made up of gravel roads with water bars, ascents, and descents. There are many many offshoots all along the way, from mild to wild. Following the main trail can be done by most AWD vehicles wi...
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Tripoli Road is a well-maintained forest road that connects the Town of Waterville Valley to Thornton via a pass between Mt. Tecumseh and Mt. Osceola. This road is easily passable by any vehicle and is a popular road for access to hiking trails on Mt. Tecumseh and Mt. Osceola, as well as numerous ca...
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Hubbard Brook Road is a well-maintained U.S. Forest Service road located in the southwestern section of New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest. Conveniently accessed from Interstate 93, this route offers a quiet, scenic drive that sees far less traffic than many of the forest’s main corridor...
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Sandwich Notch Road is a well-maintained dirt forest road that runs between Thornton and Sandwich, New Hampshire, in the White Mountain National Forest. This iconic NH scenic byway was first established in 1801. This easy route has a lot of bang for your buck, as the scenery and views are breathtaki...
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This trail follows a gravel road offering excellent fall views along riverbeds, with several pull-offs to stop and enjoy the scenery. It can be dusty at times, and there is one short section with washed-out culverts and a few wet areas. Most vehicles with two-wheel drive can travel the route without...
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Thompson Road is a "Class VI" public road in Sandwich, New Hampshire. The route is fairly easy and can be done in a stock 4WD vehicle. This route is an out-and-back, and is supposed to be longer, but was blocked by a gate at about 1.5 miles into the trail. This trail will take you up and down severa...
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This a well-traveled paper company road. A lot of spur roads venture off the main road with a lot of beautiful views. There aren't a lot of signs with directions, so an updated app is a huge help. Some washouts are along the way, but they're passable with almost any 4WD vehicle.
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This trail will bring you along the powerlines on the Vermont side of Moore Reservoir. This trail is mainly made up of gravel roads with water bars, ascents, and descents. There are many many offshoots all along the way, from mild to wild. Following the main trail can be done by most AWD vehicles wi...
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The route has many elevation changes. A few of them also have basketball-sized boulders and sections of ledge. FWD isn't required but will be an advantage. Some areas have nice mountain views. Plenty of wildlife can be seen. Plenty of evening deer and once in a while you will spot a moose.
Learn more about White Wolf Trail

Edes Brook Trail is a scenic 3.7-mile route near Temple, Maine that serves as a perfect cruising path for beginners or those seeking smooth access to nearby scenic vistas and connecting trail networks. Starting at Intervale Road, the trail winds westward, climbing steadily from an elevation of about...
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Cass Road is a Class 6 road in Bridgewater, NH. This route can be driven in either direction. From East to West, it runs uphill for nearly the entire route with approximately 600 feet of elevation gain. This route is a good access road into the main part of the Class 6 road system in Bridgewater, as...
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This trail will bring you along the powerlines on the Vermont side of Moore Reservoir. This trail is mainly made up of gravel roads with water bars, ascents, and descents. There are many many offshoots all along the way, from mild to wild. Following the main trail can be done by most AWD vehicles wi...
Learn more about Top of the World

The route has many elevation changes. A few of them also have basketball-sized boulders and sections of ledge. FWD isn't required but will be an advantage. Some areas have nice mountain views. Plenty of wildlife can be seen. Plenty of evening deer and once in a while you will spot a moose.
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Edes Brook Trail is a scenic 3.7-mile route near Temple, Maine that serves as a perfect cruising path for beginners or those seeking smooth access to nearby scenic vistas and connecting trail networks. Starting at Intervale Road, the trail winds westward, climbing steadily from an elevation of about...
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The trail is roughly 12 feet wide and has traffic in both directions. This is a section of a smaller trail that connects on both ends to more of a logging trail with only OHRVs allowed. If it's dry, it will be dusty. If it's wet, it will be muddy. Saturday is typically the most trafficked.
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