Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Lowville, New York

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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This is a quick ride through the field. This route will help you avoid the corner on the road. It's mostly flat, so 2WD will be fine. A mix of mud and dirt, this seasonal…
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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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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 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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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 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 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 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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A Lewis County Trail permit is required to use this trail. Expect to find varying trail conditions. The track is a mix of dirt, gravel, and rocks in places where washouts can occur during rain…
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This is a quick ride through the woods. This route will help you avoid the corner on the road. Expect some small hills, but 2WD will be sufficient. This newer, seasonal trail is a mix…
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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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This is an easy scenic drive on a seasonal gravel road through the state forest. Well maintained by the state DEC, with a campsite located on the North Road end. This trail will bring you…
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Throughout this trail, you will encounter a mix of sand, gravel, roots, and water holes as you take the outer loop trail around the county forest property. Other side trails exist that cut through the…
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This route travels through the Lesser Wilderness State Forest, featuring long straightaways, rolling hills, and light curves. The trail primarily consists of maintained gravel and dirt roads with sections of loose rock, shallow mud, and…
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Step back in time as this scenic two-track trail follows a pine-lined corridor into the tug hill forest. Along the route, remnants of the area's past can be found in the form of old stacked…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This short trail starts directly from the Barrows Performance parking lot and serves as an excellent warm-up for a full day of riding. The trail intersects Dolan Road, leading you through a picturesque maple-lined sunken…
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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 nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
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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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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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This trail brings you back to a large clearing perfect for a basecamp to explore further in the woods by foot or bicycle. Plenty of wildlife to see, no matter what time of year. This…
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