Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Herrings, New York

An offshoot of Texas Road in Beartown State Forest, this is a seasonally maintained NYDEC Trail. During the summer and fall months, enjoy a breathtaking view of the changing leaves, deer, and other joys of…
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Texas Road through Beartown State Forest is designated Seasonal by the New York Department of Conservation and is not maintained between December 1st and April 1st. As such, during the winter and spring, it becomes…
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This is a county parcel with several connecting trails, making for a good day of riding. You can expect narrow, muddy, hilly trails designed for ATVs and 60-inch SxSs. Bridges and tight turns make for…
Learn more about Lewis County Area A - Green Trail

This is a county parcel with several connecting trails, making for a good day of riding. You can expect narrow, muddy, hilly trails designed for ATVs and 60-inch SxSs. Bridges and tight turns make for…
Learn more about Lewis County Area A - Green Trail

This is a county parcel with several connecting trails, making for a good day of riding. You can expect narrow, muddy, hilly trails designed for ATVs and 60-inch SxSs. Bridges and tight turns make for…
Learn more about Lewis County Area A - Blue Trail

Plenty to see along this track that cuts through the heart of the Tug Hill State Forest. This truck trail will show you all the Tug Hill region has to offer, from dense hardwood stands…
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The connector portion of the Forks-Factory trail features several muddy, rutted sections as you skirt the edges of a beaver swamp. There are many opportunities to enjoy the views and capture photos of your machine…
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The upper portion of the Forks-Factory trail remains high and dry, running along a scenic ridgeline overlooking the Deer River. The route features three ATV bridges and a picnic table overlook, both of which provide…
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Despite its name, the Lower Forks-Factory trail ascends to the highest point in the system. The route features shallow mud puddles, rutted ridge trails, and several deep mud sections. Please be advised that there are…
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Expect a well-maintained gravel road that is primarily one lane wide, though there is ample room along the sides of the trail to safely move over for oncoming traffic. This scenic route is well known…
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Journey down one of the longest public forest access roads in the Tughill region that crosses over the Tug Hill State Forest and the Sears Pond State Forest. The area directly alongside the trail offers…
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Worth Road is a short, easy to moderate OHV connector in the Tug Hill Plateau designed for registered ATVs and compliant side-by-sides linking Worth Road and Culpepper Road within the Lewis County OHV Trail System.…
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Avoid the pavement! This route connects the Lewis County ATV/SXS trail system to the Jefferson County system and is all gravel/dirt. The trail offers many places to stop and take in the sights of the…
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For those who are looking for a less swampy route through this unique landscape, this is it. This rolling trail passes through some new growth forest with the occasional mud hole along the way. Nothing…
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Expect to see varying terrain as you creep through a mix of rocky trail and mud/dirt that traverses a mostly pine forest on the edge of O'Leary's pond. Lots of ruts and the potential for…
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This is an unpaved, 60-inch ATV/SxS part of the St.Lawrence County Multi-Use Trail System, just opened. A county trail permit is required. Open annually from May 15th to September 15th. It's comprised of a combination…
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This out-and-back is a well-maintained seasonal road with some loose rocks on the larger side that get kicked up occasionally from the road surface. This track narrows in sections, so always be aware of the…
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This trail is composed of a mostly sandy surface and is narrow. Always be aware of oncoming traffic because it is not wide enough to pass each other. This trail dead-ends at a large parking…
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Expect a mostly sand surface on a narrow road. You will need to be aware of oncoming traffic, as there is not enough room to pass side by side. There are plenty of opportunities for…
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This trail is a gateway to the backcountry of the Adirondack Park. The route has many opportunities for trout fishing and spotting wildlife ranging from bears and moose to turtles nesting in the road and…
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Expect a very well-maintained seasonal road that is an ATV/SXS highway connecting the southeastern end of the Tughill region's trail system. Expect very dusty conditions if it has not recently rained. A Lewis County permit…
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This two-track goes deep back into the Adirondack wilderness and is mostly dirt with some sections of gravel along the way. Several spur trails are present, and the chances of seeing wildlife you would not…
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This Lewis County ATV Trail System play area features a maintained main trail with multiple side spur mud and play sections for riders looking for additional challenges. The route travels through a mix of wooded…
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This track follows along the old logging railroad line through the heart of Tughill forest land. Along this route, you will see abundant wildlife, swamps, deep forests, and cold water streams and brooks. The route…
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Expect a narrow, county-maintained trail best suited for ATVs and small side-by-sides. It features the largest elevation change in the area, requiring four-wheel drive for a safe and responsible climb. Several bridges cross cascading creeks,…
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This varied, multi-surface route connects the Tug Hill region to the southern Adirondacks. The trail features a mix of pavement, gravel, and occasional Lewis County-permitted side trails, offering diverse terrain and a chance to manage…
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This stretch of the old Ogdensburg Railroad line has been converted by Lewis County into one of the main arteries of the Tughill region's snowmobile and ATV traffic. Follow this trail from the Burdick's Crossing…
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The northern end of the old Ogdensburg Railroad line takes you to the small town of Glenfield, New York. This scenic route takes you through the countryside alongside the Black River. Stop in for a…
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Burdick’s Crossing serves as a vital connector trail bringing you into the Adirondack region of the Lewis County trail system. This route is designed to keep you off the pavement as much as possible, navigating…
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The trail begins as a wide paved road but quickly turns to a narrow gravel/dirt surface. This is an out-and-back track with a few parking areas for hiking trailheads. This trail ends due to a…
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