Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Haines Falls, New York

This is a loose stone and dirt road. This is a short section of road made up of loose stone and gravel. This road follows a river the whole way. There is nothing technical here;…
Learn more about Mill Hollow Road

This is an unmaintained road primarily made up of loose stone and dirt. Several sections are deeply rutted due to rain-induced washouts. Pull-off areas are limited, and the road is mostly single-lane. After rainfall, a…
Learn more about Bluebird Road

This road is known as the elevator shaft because it is a steep climb up one side and a steep climb down on the other. If you start south to north, then you start out…
Learn more about Elevator Shaft Road

This is a non-maintained loose gravel road. There is nothing technical on this road. Some sections are one lane with room to pull over if needed. As you drive through, there are nice stone walls…
Learn more about Townsend Hollow Road

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 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

This started out as a loose gravel, non-maintained 2-lane road, nothing technically. This follows a river where there are plenty of pull-offs to walk down to the river. Also, there are sections to pull over…
Learn more about Lundy Road

This is a loose gravel road, most of which is suitable for two vehicles. There is nothing technical on this road; it is just a nice, easy drive, with views of the streams and a…
Learn more about Rogue Harbor Road

This is a short trail off Lundy Road that is a one-lane road with limited pull-offs. Some small water/mud holes. There is a section to park at the end and go hiking. There is also…
Learn more about Eastern Boundary Trail

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…
Learn more about Burnt Hill Road

This is a loose gravel road off of Lundy Road. Cross over a bridge and start climbing up a small hill. At the end turn around and head back to Lundy Road. There are sections…
Learn more about Cutler Road

This trail is a public road that is not maintained. It is a mix of packed and loose gravel with a few sections of puddles and rocks. It will be a little slick on rainy…
Learn more about Barnes Road

This trail is a public road that is not maintained. It is a mix of packed and loose gravel with a few sections of puddles and rocks. There is nothing too technical here, and it…
Learn more about Moore Hill Road

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 mix of packed and loose gravel. It is flat for the most part, nothing technical. There are several spots to pull over to let other vehicles go. The trail is a public…
Learn more about Denman Mountain Rd

This trail started on packed dirt and gravel but changed to loose gravel and mud. This trail has limited pullouts to let vehicles pass. The hills are slick from washouts from the rain. The trail…
Learn more about Basily Road

This is mostly a loose gravel, non-maintained road. There is nothing technical on this road. Some sections follow the river, which is nice. Mostly a one-lane road, but plenty of sections to pull over or…
Learn more about Cross Mountain Road

This is a dirt road whose center section is seasonally unmaintained. It skirts through the woods among private property and Beebe State Forest. You'll pass through ravines, hardwood groves, and over a small ridge on…
Learn more about Old Macedonia Road

This is a loose gravel back road. There is nothing technical on this road. It follows a river and there is a small bridge crossing with a small waterfall. For the most part, it is…
Learn more about Shin Creek Road

This is a short, loose gravel section of road. Nothing technical at all, is one lane, but has pull-offs. There is a small parking section at the end for hiking. Will have to turn around…
Learn more about Fire Tower Road

This is a simple trail composed of a seasonal and an unmaintained road. The track bounces from Massachusetts to New York and back again to Massachusetts. The terrain is rolling and varies from old farm…
Learn more about Deane Hill/Rossiter Road

This is loose gravel and dirt. Nothing technical on this road. There are some sections that are just wide enough for one vehicle, with some spots to pull over. Along the way beautiful views of…
Learn more about Mary Smith Hill Road

This is a loose gravel, non-maintained road. There is nothing too technical; there are some sections that are single track, but there are pullovers to let vehicles go by. The beginning of the road had…
Learn more about Skunk Hollow Road

This started as a loose gravel road as you started climbing the hill. It then turned to a mix of gravel and mud, which changed to full mud as you were finishing the climb. The…
Learn more about West Murphy Hill Road

This trail is a mix of packed and loose gravel. As you start to climb the hill, there are some sections that are washed out and have formed some deep ruts. When it rains, there…
Learn more about Wolf Brook Trail

This route starts as an easy track curving through thickly wooded state land. It eventually rises to a ridge with decent views of the west and spectacular views to the east overlooking the Taconic Ridge…
Learn more about Schaeffer Road

This is a short but rewarding drive for a novice of roader, or just someone looking for an easy day out. It provides some nice views of the Berkshires and pleasant topography, especially in the…
Learn more about Rounds Mountain DEC Access Road

This is a non-maintained road that starts out with loose gravel and packed dirt. It changes to loose rock and mud. After rain, there will be lots of deeper holes that are full of water…
Learn more about Eden Road

This trail skirts the edge of a very marshy section of the Housatonic River. This trail is mostly flat, with some large dried-up mud holes and a few washed-out sections. 4WD is not necessary, though…
Learn more about Roaring Brook Road

Entering off the Route 48 side, the trail begins as a graded gravel road through a private forest preserve. This section of trail is very scenic and has a couple of interesting sights alongside it.…
Learn more about Hartwood Club Road to Whitehead/Prosper Davis Road