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; there are spots to pull over to let other vehicles go by.
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 few sections may hold deep puddles.
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 climbing loose rocks and washouts for about 1 mile. After you get to the top, there is a flat section for a stretch. Then you start to...
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 on some of the sections and an old car sitting in the woods.
Learn more about Townsend Hollow Road

The trail consists of a broad gravel base that is regularly maintained. Drivers can expect a stable surface with minimal challenges. Logging operations are common in this area, so the road may be freshly plowed or graded to accommodate the logging trucks and heavy equipment. At the western end of th...
Learn more about Peasley 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. Along the way, you’ll encounter a few naturally eroded sections where past rainfall has carved shallo...
Learn more about Dave Brown Mountain Road

The trail consists of a broad gravel base that is regularly maintained by the state. Like other trails in this area, there is active logging occurring at all times of the year, so always keep an eye out for trucks and other equipment. Several stone foundation ruins can be found along this route, inc...
Learn more about Cook Hill Road

The trail consists of a broad gravel base that is regularly maintained by the state. Be aware that active logging occurs at all times of the year in this area so always keep an eye for trucks and other equipment. Along this route you will find many hiking trails and multiple opportunities to park an...
Learn more about Partridge Run

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 a great primitive camping area Arthur Hopkins campsite on a small pond just off the road.
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 and park to go hiking. At about 4 miles in, this changes to a much more technical route. The ...
Learn more about Lundy Road

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 throughout, and some sections are wide enough to accommodate two vehicl...
Learn more about Burnt Hill 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 days, and some water will run down. There is nothing too technical here, and it is a one-lane trail with several spots to. Beautiful...
Learn more about Barnes 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 a small pond/lake that one of the hiking trails leads to.
Learn more about Eastern Boundary Trail

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 is a one-lane trail with several spots to pull over. On rainy days, it will be a little slick, and some water will run down...
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 cemetery is located near the beginning of the road, adding a touch of local hist...
Learn more about Morey Road

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 also gets very wet. When it rains, it has a lot of deep mudholes, and sections of the trail have water fl...
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 just move over enough for two vehicles to go.
Learn more about Cross Mountain 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 small bridge. There are areas to pull over and park, and to go hiking.
Learn more about Rogue Harbor 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 town road that is not maintained and goes through a beautiful area.
Learn more about Denman Mountain Rd

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 this peaceful path. While not much of a challenge for trucks or SUVs, cars should no...
Learn more about Old Macedonia 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 a great primitive camping area Arthur Hopkins campsite on a small pond just off the road.
Learn more about Burnt- Rossman Hill Road

Mt Wilcox Road is the main loop that meanders through Beartown State Forest. The loop is 4.3 miles and climbs from 1,600 feet to 2,100 feet. The trail begins and ends off Benedict Pond Road. Halfway through the route from either direction is a short spur that breaks off and provides access to the su...
Learn more about Mount Wilcox Road

Sky Peak Road is a short connector between Beartown Mountain Road and Wilcox Mountain Road. The trail begins from Beartown and climbs from 1760 to 1900 feet in the short 0.7 miles of the trail over loose rock. The trail is well-graded in most sections, with some showing exposed rock. The trail ends...
Learn more about Sky Peak Road

Ashley Lake Road is an old, unmaintained road through October Mountain State Forest. It rolls through hardwood forests past multiple lakes/reservoirs, including Ashley Lake, Sandwash Reservoir (this has a unique "aerator" which is a large fountain in the middle of the woods), Clapp Pond, and Mud Pon...
Learn more about Ashley Lake 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 a great primitive camping area Arthur Hopkins campsite on a small pond just off the road.
Learn more about Burnt- Rossman Hill Road

Mt Wilcox Road is the main loop that meanders through Beartown State Forest. The loop is 4.3 miles and climbs from 1,600 feet to 2,100 feet. The trail begins and ends off Benedict Pond Road. Halfway through the route from either direction is a short spur that breaks off and provides access to the su...
Learn more about Mount Wilcox Road

Sky Peak Road is a short connector between Beartown Mountain Road and Wilcox Mountain Road. The trail begins from Beartown and climbs from 1760 to 1900 feet in the short 0.7 miles of the trail over loose rock. The trail is well-graded in most sections, with some showing exposed rock. The trail ends...
Learn more about Sky Peak Road

Ashley Lake Road is an old, unmaintained road through October Mountain State Forest. It rolls through hardwood forests past multiple lakes/reservoirs, including Ashley Lake, Sandwash Reservoir (this has a unique "aerator" which is a large fountain in the middle of the woods), Clapp Pond, and Mud Pon...
Learn more about Ashley Lake Road