Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Lindley, New York

This road is a seasonal road that is not maintained during the Winter months. A natural gas line intersects with the road at its midpoint. The road offers great views or the surrounding hills and farms. This road would be a great addition to anyone looking to see the fall colors.
Learn more about Woodbeck Road

This seasonal road does not see much maintenance and is worth the drive. On the west end, the entrance is not marked with a road sign, but there are some great views of the surrounding hills and farms.
Learn more about Morris Road

This is a short, seasonal road through farmland. There are several large open cornfields, an old abandoned barn, and sections of hardwood forest. This trail connects from County Rt. 4 to County Rt. 1. Often, after heavy rain, the trail can be washed out and be more difficult as water will expose lay...
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This is a short and rocky seasonal road connecting Borden Hollow Road to West Hill Road in the town of Hornby. Often after heavy rain, washouts, loose rocks, and downed trees can be expected. Minimal maintenance is provided by the local township. There are homes present on the west end of the track,...
Learn more about Cook Road

10 Speed is a short trail connecting the Hills Creek Lake area to the Ives Run Lake area. It is mostly comprised of dirt, which is exceptionally muddy during snow melt or rain. The trail follows along Crooked Creek and contains multiple stops to observe the various nature and wildlife preserves main...
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This is a seasonal road connecting Miller Road and County Route 42 in the town of Hornby. The track passes farmland and hardwood forest. Caution should be exercised when driving from west to east, as there is a landowner driveway that can be confused with the main track. Stay to the left. Washouts a...
Learn more about Bellinger Road

Two and a half mile seasonal road through private forest land, along a creek, and past old farm land. Can be muddy and washed out after storms. Connects from County rt. 41 to Rogers Road in the town of Hornby. Caution should be exercised at both ends of the road, as there are homes present.
Learn more about Borden Hollow Road

Starting from Dry Run Road, Harrison Road connects with Monterey Road. It has a solid stone base so any puddles you encounter will not be filled with mud. There are lots of opportunities for splashing as well as a long hill climb with mild washouts. The path overlooks Dry Run Creek so the views are ...
Learn more about Harrison Road

This is a limited-access dead-end road with a campfire at the end. You can access a shallow water crossing even during dry months. There is personal property at the road edge so please make sure to stay on the trail. The last section after personal property ends is marked with handicap access signs.
Learn more about Wildcat Hollow Limited Access

This is a 2.2-mile easy dirt and gravel seasonal road connecting Savona-Campbell Road to Dee Road. Seasonal runoff can make the road slippery at times. There is no town maintenance between November 1st and April 1st. It is easily passable by most vehicles-2 out of 10 on the difficulty scale dependin...
Learn more about Green Hill Road

This seasonal road has a few interesting features but they aren't difficult to get by. The road starts as a typical dirt road, but a small pull-off area can be found just before traveling over a culvert pipe and stream. The road turns into gravel with a small stream running down it in wetter conditi...
Learn more about Hamilton Road (Seasonal)

If the gate is open, Duran Road is a quiet and peaceful dead-end trail that ends at the forest property line with a gate. Stay on the trail as there is private property most of the way on the southern side of the road. There is a small turnaround area at the end near the gate. About halfway through,...
Learn more about Duran Road

Oak Ridge Trail is a seasonal access road in Tioga State Forest, generally open from Early October to Late February. It begins as a mild shelf road up to the switchback, and continues thorugh dense hardwood forest. The trail becomes a wide gravel haul road about 1 mile in. It continues off gravel, f...
Learn more about Oak Ridge Trail

This is an easy seasonal road that becomes more technical in winter and spring. It features beautiful vistas looking down into the valley. Nearby attractions include Mud Creek Bison Ranch and camping nearby at Sanford Lake. In summer, this road is passable by 2WD vehicles with little issue. Come win...
Learn more about Mills and Platt Hill Road

This is a seasonal road in the town of Savona connecting County Route 415 to Irish Hill Road. This track passes through Moss Hill State Forest, which covers approximately 1,815 acres and includes multiple primitive campsites. Mud Creek Bison Ranch can also be viewed from the southern portion of the ...
Learn more about O'Brien Road

This trail is a dirt road connecting Baldwyn Run Road with Norris Brook Road. The trail is easy to drive in dry conditions, but passes through multiple streams and wet areas, which create a lot of mud, washouts, and rutted areas. The entire trail is plagued with fallen trees due to the soft ground c...
Learn more about Observatory Road

Canada Run Road is named after the rushing mountain creek that flows through this hollow. The road is lined with evergreen and hardwood trees, and in many places is a 1 vehicle wide shelf road. Towards the end of the route, there is a single campsite and a culvert where Horse Run joins Canada Run. T...
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Sand Road is a trail through the Tioga State Forest off of Norris Brook Road. The trail is mostly dirt and gravel and offers little technical difficulty. However, after snow melt or steady rain, the trail becomes very muddy and rutted. The surrounding streams and tributaries can make for very soft g...
Learn more about Sand Road

This is an easy-season road that provides access to primitive camping spots on the trail. This road dead ends. In addition to primitive camping, there is a lean-to not far off the trail, as well as access to the Finger Lakes trail. The trail is gated at the bottom as it abuts private land. The trail...
Learn more about Dennis Road

Broad Ridge Trail is a seasonal access road in Tioga State Forest, generally open from Early October to Late February. The road is currently being used by resource companies and, as such, is wide and smooth. The trail leads to a gravel lot and a temporary reservoir pond. The road surface is gravel a...
Learn more about Broad Ridge Trail

This is a short, seasonal road through farmland. There are several large open cornfields, an old abandoned barn, and sections of hardwood forest. This trail connects from County Rt. 4 to County Rt. 1. Often, after heavy rain, the trail can be washed out and be more difficult as water will expose lay...
Learn more about Space Road

10 Speed is a short trail connecting the Hills Creek Lake area to the Ives Run Lake area. It is mostly comprised of dirt, which is exceptionally muddy during snow melt or rain. The trail follows along Crooked Creek and contains multiple stops to observe the various nature and wildlife preserves main...
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The southern half of Van Amburg Road is seasonal, which can become impassible by passenger vehicles in winter due to snow drifts. This road offers Finger Lakes Trail Access along with Primitive Camping featuring a Lean-To and Outhouse. At the intersection of Van Amburg and North Urbana is Birdseye H...
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This trail is a nice short ride through the woods. This is a tight trail with roots, rock, and mud. There is minimal maintenance on this trail so it is ever-changing.
Learn more about Rock N Chair 1 Blue

This is a short, seasonal road through farmland. There are several large open cornfields, an old abandoned barn, and sections of hardwood forest. This trail connects from County Rt. 4 to County Rt. 1. Often, after heavy rain, the trail can be washed out and be more difficult as water will expose lay...
Learn more about Space Road

10 Speed is a short trail connecting the Hills Creek Lake area to the Ives Run Lake area. It is mostly comprised of dirt, which is exceptionally muddy during snow melt or rain. The trail follows along Crooked Creek and contains multiple stops to observe the various nature and wildlife preserves main...
Learn more about 10 Speed

This trail is a dirt road connecting Baldwyn Run Road with Norris Brook Road. The trail is easy to drive in dry conditions, but passes through multiple streams and wet areas, which create a lot of mud, washouts, and rutted areas. The entire trail is plagued with fallen trees due to the soft ground c...
Learn more about Observatory Road

This trail begins off one of the many gas roads intersecting this area of Pennsylvania, beginning as an access road to a small number of private camps before entering the Tioga State Forest. It is composed mainly of dirt, but is maintained with gravel in the southern half of the trail. While not b...
Learn more about Right Asaph Road