Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Hartford, Vermont

A scenic, easy route crossing the Appalachian Trail. Along the way are ancient stone walls and foundations, a breakfast house for trail hikers with a porta-potty, and even a cemetery. There are several moderate difficulty areas with short bypass routes. The photos show the moderate difficulty ro...
Learn more about Burton Woods Road

A short but rewarding Class VI road. This road offers a rocky section that includes a brook crossing with stunning forest views. The ferns and tree moss in this area blossom in June, making this road a worthwhile trip. Some sections may be starting to become overgrown. This road terminates in a resi...
Learn more about Plummer Road

A short Class VI road with plenty of small ledges, some mild off-camber washouts, and great forest scenery. This road is not often traveled, so expect some pin striping and small trees across the road. There is a bit of a gatekeeper on the east end (from Route 12-A), which is a fairly tall water ba...
Learn more about Peterson Road

The route begins on a smooth gravel surface before transitioning to dirt as you near the end. Please note that the trail concludes at the start of a Class 4 road, where the turnaround area is tight and bordered by a steep drop-off into the brook; please exercise extreme caution. Camping is strictly ...
Learn more about Bartlett Brook 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

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 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

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 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

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 well-maintained gravel road is lined with both seasonal camps and permanent residences. Several small creeks run alongside the trail, featuring steep drop-offs protected by guardrails in certain sections. The route concludes at an unlocked gate that transitions into a much rougher Class 4 Vermo...
Learn more about Curtis Hollow Road

The Coolidge State Forest access road is a recently restored track that winds through the Curtis Hollow block of the forest. This narrow gravel and stone route features a picturesque bridge crossing over a brook trout-inhabited creek. Near the end of the trail, visitors will find a picnic area compl...
Learn more about Coolidge State Forest Access Road

This fantastic, well-maintained out-and-back spur branches off from Chateauguay Road. The trail transitions between a scenic shelf road and a path that closely follows a feeder stream, which eventually empties into the North Branch of the Ottauquechee River. Along the route, you will encounter beaut...
Learn more about Bridgewater Hollow Road

This technical trail transitions from a run-of-the-mill 2-track into a rugged Class 4 road/ATV trail featuring mud, tight passages, large rocks, washed-out culverts, and uneven ruts. Recommended only for experienced operators with well-equipped, high-clearance vehicles. Expect a slow, methodical pac...
Learn more about Kittridge Pasture 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 trail features loose-packed dirt with protruding stones and narrow, muddy two-tracks containing some shallow mud holes. From the southern end heading north, the surface transitions into rugged, rocky washouts. Traction varies significantly throughout the route, and post-rain conditions increase...
Learn more about Long Hill 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 upper portion of Hale Hollow features a well-maintained gravel road that offers scenic views of the Vermont countryside, winding through dense forest and open pasture land. The route follows the path of Broad Brook as it flows down toward the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area. There are num...
Learn more about Hale Hollow Road

This route follows a smooth gravel path winding alongside the scenic Darby Brook. Bordering the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area, it offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing before ending at a closed gate that leads into a parcel of the Coolidge State Forest. The road is well-maintai...
Learn more about Brown Schoolhouse Road

This route follows a feeder stream, offering scenic views from elevated shelf road sections. The trail consists primarily of maintained gravel, though it features a few rough patches, particularly following mud season. The route transitions from a stretch lined with private residences on one end to ...
Learn more about Dailey Hollow Road

This technical trail transitions from a run-of-the-mill 2-track into a rugged Class 4 road/ATV trail featuring mud, tight passages, large rocks, washed-out culverts, and uneven ruts. Recommended only for experienced operators with well-equipped, high-clearance vehicles. Expect a slow, methodical pac...
Learn more about Kittridge Pasture 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 trail features loose-packed dirt with protruding stones and narrow, muddy two-tracks containing some shallow mud holes. From the southern end heading north, the surface transitions into rugged, rocky washouts. Traction varies significantly throughout the route, and post-rain conditions increase...
Learn more about Long Hill Road

This route follows a smooth gravel path winding alongside the scenic Darby Brook. Bordering the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area, it offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing before ending at a closed gate that leads into a parcel of the Coolidge State Forest. The road is well-maintai...
Learn more about Brown Schoolhouse Road

This technical trail transitions from a run-of-the-mill 2-track into a rugged Class 4 road/ATV trail featuring mud, tight passages, large rocks, washed-out culverts, and uneven ruts. Recommended only for experienced operators with well-equipped, high-clearance vehicles. Expect a slow, methodical pac...
Learn more about Kittridge Pasture 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 trail features loose-packed dirt with protruding stones and narrow, muddy two-tracks containing some shallow mud holes. From the southern end heading north, the surface transitions into rugged, rocky washouts. Traction varies significantly throughout the route, and post-rain conditions increase...
Learn more about Long Hill Road

This route follows a smooth gravel path winding alongside the scenic Darby Brook. Bordering the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area, it offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing before ending at a closed gate that leads into a parcel of the Coolidge State Forest. The road is well-maintai...
Learn more about Brown Schoolhouse Road