Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Hampton, New York

Hog Town Road connects Shelving Rock Road at the west end and County Road 16 at the east end of the trail. The road takes you to a few hiking trails and a fishing pond in the Lake George Wild Forest in the eastern part of Adirondack Park. It is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that c...
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The Dacy Clearing Road starts at the Shelving Rock Road and takes you to several primitive campsites and the Dacy Clearing Trailhead in the Lake George Wild Forest in the eastern part of the Adirondack Park. It is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn into mud holes after he...
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Shelving Rock Road starts at the Sly Pond Road and takes you to several primitive campsites, trailheads that lead to breathtaking waterfalls, and Lake George in the Lake George Wild Forest in the eastern part of Adirondack Park. It is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn in...
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A quick spur through an easily accessible forest trail set on the west side of the Green Mountain National Forest. This spunky trail may be short, but the sounds of being in the middle of nowhere quickly consume you. While traversing slightly rutted dirt tracks, you'll come upon a couple of small hi...
Learn more about Danby Depot Spur - FS 48A

Black Branch Trail, also known as Forest Service Road 60, is a scenic out-and-back route. The trail follows a narrow two-track corridor beneath a dense canopy of hardwoods, providing a peaceful backcountry experience with very little traffic. Multiple primitive campsites can be found along the route...
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Old Job Road, also known as Forest Service Road 30, is an easy two-track path that winds through dense forests, scenic beaver swamps, and bogs. Accessible to most vehicles, the route features primitive campsites, backcountry bridges, and several intersecting hiking trails. Expect a tranquil experien...
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An easy drive just off a fork from FR 10. A few twists and turns through the trees take you to a spectacular camping area right on the water. This one-vehicle-wide dirt road will bring you over a bridge and through the woods- some parts on foot, others on wheels. Foot traffic is welcome to cross thi...
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This trail starts as an easy, two-way gravel road, passing the Meadow Brook Winter Trailhead (FS 76A) and a large parking area beside a shallow stream. Just beyond, a subtle entrance on the left marks the beginning of the Grade 3 section. The scenery quickly shifts as the trail dives into dense fore...
Learn more about Beaver Meadow Trail - FS 76

Tabor Brook Trail, also known as Forest Service Road 279, is a primitive gravel out-and-back two-track route. The trail features tight sections and several scenic primitive campsites as it winds alongside Mount Tabor Brook. This USFS road ultimately terminates at the entrance of an unmaintained Clas...
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Staples Brook Trail, also known as Forest Service Road 58, is a true mountain two-track trail. Running along the border of the Peru Peak Wilderness, this route crosses mountain streams at two different locations. Multiple primitive roadside campsites are scattered along the length of the trail, maki...
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Big Hollow Road is an out-and-back off-road trail that begins at the base of Prospect Mountain in Lake George. The route starts by passing through two tunnels beneath the Adirondack Northway (I-87). After emerging on the other side, a short stretch runs alongside the highway before the trail begins ...
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Danby (FS 10) is a straightforward forest road best suited for casual offroaders and overlanders looking for a quiet drive through the Green Mountain National Forest with minimal technical challenge. Running between Danby-Landgrove Road and Little Michigan trailheads along the edges of the Peru Peak...
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This trail offers a diverse experience, transitioning through a variety of surfaces ranging from well-maintained gravel to classic dirt two-track. As you drive the path, you will be accompanied by the scenic beauty of nearby streams and cascading waterfalls. The trail concludes at a spacious turnaro...
Learn more about Messer Hill Road

Mad Tom Notch Road or Forest Road 21 in the Green Mountain National Forest is a well-maintained out-and-back trail that provides access to several hiking paths along with scenic overlooks. The trail is wide and relatively smooth. Cell service is unreliable along this trail, so be sure to download an...
Learn more about Mad Tom Notch Road

Discover this hidden out-and-back trail, formerly a historic town highway. The route offers a unique journey through forest ruins and remnants of old stone walls, characterized by a distinct two-track path with tall grass in the center. The trail features a solid, stable base, which is also enjoyed ...
Learn more about Stone Place Road

This route features a smooth, well-maintained gravel trail winding through Coolidge State Forest. It includes several primitive roadside campsites, one of which is situated directly next to a small waterfall. While the trail is wide enough for two vehicles to pass in most areas, please be aware that...
Learn more about Quarry Road

This route follows a smooth gravel path that offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and scenic mountain vistas. The well-maintained road passes by several residences and serves as an active thoroughfare for equestrians, pedestrians, and cyclists. Please practice courtesy when passing ot...
Learn more about Lynds Hill Road

This scenic two-track shelf trail winds through a parcel of the Coolidge State Forest, featuring a challenging switchback and views of a shallow gorge. Throughout the route, you will encounter multiple waterfalls, one campsite pull off located directly beside the trail, eventually leading to a seclu...
Learn more about Bruyn Road

Vermont Class 4 Road: This up-and-back road is a quick, unchallenging trail to an amazing view of Prospect Rock. The trail ends at a gate shortly after it is joined by the Appalachian Trail. If you hit the gate, you already drove by the lookout. Once the AT enters the road from the left, there is a ...
Learn more about Old Rootville Road

Vermont Class 4 Road: This is an easy drive through a notch between Little Equinox and Pendock Hill. The trail is sometimes steep, especially on the eastern slope, but includes nothing too technical. The road parallels Skyline Drive, the longest paved toll road in the US for some of the eastern clim...
Learn more about Southeast Corners Road

A quick spur through an easily accessible forest trail set on the west side of the Green Mountain National Forest. This spunky trail may be short, but the sounds of being in the middle of nowhere quickly consume you. While traversing slightly rutted dirt tracks, you'll come upon a couple of small hi...
Learn more about Danby Depot Spur - FS 48A

An easy drive just off a fork from FR 10. A few twists and turns through the trees take you to a spectacular camping area right on the water. This one-vehicle-wide dirt road will bring you over a bridge and through the woods- some parts on foot, others on wheels. Foot traffic is welcome to cross thi...
Learn more about Old Job Rd Trail

This trail starts as an easy, two-way gravel road, passing the Meadow Brook Winter Trailhead (FS 76A) and a large parking area beside a shallow stream. Just beyond, a subtle entrance on the left marks the beginning of the Grade 3 section. The scenery quickly shifts as the trail dives into dense fore...
Learn more about Beaver Meadow Trail - FS 76

Vermont Class 4 Road: This up-and-back road is a quick, unchallenging trail to an amazing view of Prospect Rock. The trail ends at a gate shortly after it is joined by the Appalachian Trail. If you hit the gate, you already drove by the lookout. Once the AT enters the road from the left, there is a ...
Learn more about Old Rootville Road

A quick spur through an easily accessible forest trail set on the west side of the Green Mountain National Forest. This spunky trail may be short, but the sounds of being in the middle of nowhere quickly consume you. While traversing slightly rutted dirt tracks, you'll come upon a couple of small hi...
Learn more about Danby Depot Spur - FS 48A

An easy drive just off a fork from FR 10. A few twists and turns through the trees take you to a spectacular camping area right on the water. This one-vehicle-wide dirt road will bring you over a bridge and through the woods- some parts on foot, others on wheels. Foot traffic is welcome to cross thi...
Learn more about Old Job Rd Trail

This trail starts as an easy, two-way gravel road, passing the Meadow Brook Winter Trailhead (FS 76A) and a large parking area beside a shallow stream. Just beyond, a subtle entrance on the left marks the beginning of the Grade 3 section. The scenery quickly shifts as the trail dives into dense fore...
Learn more about Beaver Meadow Trail - FS 76

Vermont Class 4 Road: This up-and-back road is a quick, unchallenging trail to an amazing view of Prospect Rock. The trail ends at a gate shortly after it is joined by the Appalachian Trail. If you hit the gate, you already drove by the lookout. Once the AT enters the road from the left, there is a ...
Learn more about Old Rootville Road