Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Hartland, Vermont

Mainly a dirt and farm road with short sections of class 4. Be on the look out for dairy cattle and farm equipment. This is a great drive any time of the year, but when…
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This scenic Class 4 road offers a well-balanced mix of terrain and serves as an alternate route within Section 4 of the North East Backcountry Discovery Route (NEBDR). While not overly demanding, it's far more…
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Located in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest this short trail bypasses a section of Scenic Route 100 north of Pittsfield. A fairly narrow and sometimes muddy section of a few miles is back-ended by a…
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A very well-maintained fire service road that follows the boundary of the bread loaf wilderness in the Green Mountain Forest. There are many amazing off-grid camping spots with some amazing views. This out-and-back road crosses…
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This Class 6 road can be accessed from the north on Brimstone Corner Road (paved section), from the southeast on Old Antrim Road (Class 6), or from the southwest on Weston Road (Class 6). This…
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Wade Hill Road is a Class 6 road in Hebron, NH. You can run it in both directions. Entering from the east side, you begin to ascend. You will reach the top in the middle…
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This great loop trail runs on Berry Hill and Old Country Class 6 roads in Bridgewater, NH. The trail starts and ends at the historic Bridgewater Town House (1806). Enter the access gate behind the…
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This route starts out on Talcott Road and follows down to Old Stage Road in Bridgewater, NH. Both roads are Class 6 unmaintained roads. The entire route is a gradual descent, with some steep hills…
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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…
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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…
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A smooth, easy-going track with several pull-offs for photos and wildlife viewing. The road is well maintained by the Forest Service and sees more traffic than most in the area due to the campground at…
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Kelly Stand Road serves as the main artery through the heart of the Green Mountain National Forest. With numerous spur trails branching off along the way, there's something here for everyone to explore. You'll also…
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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…
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Somerset Trail (Forest Road 71) is a well-maintained, relatively smooth gravel road offering the same access and scenery as other routes in the area. Multiple pull-offs and campsites can be found along its length. Expect…
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Also known as Forest Road 86, this short but important trail provides access to several campsites, some of which are drier than others in the area. It's a narrow, out-and-back two-track that terminates at a…
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Also known as Forest Road 83, this track follows the Deerfield River as it winds through scenic wetlands before gradually transitioning into a dense conifer forest. The setting changes noticeably along the route, offering a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This is a well-maintained gravel road flanked by forests and dispersed campsites on either side. There is a gate at the entrance which is closed from December 15th to May 1st. Camping is allowed at…
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Starts as a Vermont Farm gravel road, then transitions to a standard class 4 road with some small obstacles. You will pass some abandoned homes and a lot of maple sugaring equipment. best to avoid…
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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…
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Also known as Forest Road 278, this trail starts very easily and is scenic, but quickly turns into a challenge when you turn to head uphill. The track will require you to air down as…
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A very scenic Vermont back road drive. Road surface was mostly packed gravel with some muddy section. These are mainly farm roads so be on the look out for farm equipment or live stock .…
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The trail is well-maintained by the National Forest Service and features several campsites along its length. It becomes narrow in certain sections, particularly toward the northern end, where it intersects with cross-country ski and hiking…
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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…
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Narrow trail that meanders along the path of the Stamford Stream, dotted with private property. There is a parking area about halfway down to get out and stretch your legs, or park and head to…
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Low risk, high reward. This trail through Monroe State has it all: a wooded drive, fantastic views, and amazing waterfalls. The trail has two names because it is a town road that passes through two…
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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…
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Hutchinson Hill is a class 6 road consisting of dirt, gravel, and some areas of large boulders. Both ends of the road consist mostly of flat areas of dirt and gravel with a hill section…
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