Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Lyon Mountain, New York

This is a nice ride through the backwoods of the Lake Placid area. Most of the surrounding area on the western end is owned by a forest products company and they have blocked side trail access. The trail takes you around the southern flank of 3,550-foot Saddleback Mountain through the Adirondack For...
Learn more about Lake Glen Road

This is a 50" Trail on Saint Lawrence County Parcel 20. Heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, allowing for observation of nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to hor...
Learn more about SLC-Forest-20

This is a gravel, New York State Forest Road open to all registered motorized vehicles, bicycles, and hikers. It's mostly open, hardwood forest, easy navigation, with many opportunities for wild game observation, and is available for remote tent or small vehicle camping. Deer and bear are the large ...
Learn more about Catherineville State Forest Road

This is an old rail bed section that runs from Brasher to Norwood. Gravel and stone with some rough, rocky, and wet sections. Lots of views of wetlands and the inhabitants. It's an out-and-trail with connections to the county multiuse trail. Parking in Brasher with stores there and in Winthrop.Suita...
Learn more about Rutland Trail

This well-maintained gravel road in the town of Hopkinton is open to all registered, motorized vehicles. It connects from the Lake Ozonia Road multi-use trail to the Sylvan Falls Road part of the county multi-use trail system. It passes through a remote forested area with beaver ponds and other wild...
Learn more about Santamont Road

This trail is a seasonal gravel road in the Town of Hopkinton that connects White Hill Road to the Jones Road section of the county multi-use trail. It is not plowed in winter and receives minimal maintenance, remaining relatively flat and straight as it passes through remote forest land with opport...
Learn more about Cassidy Road

Sections of this trail require a county trail pass. This trail is 40 Miles. It is a combination of gravel and some pavement which was established by St. Lawrence County, New York, for ATV/UTV use. There are County Forest parcels with a lot of local wildlife viewing opportunities. This is a typical A...
Learn more about St. Lawrence County Multi-Use Trail - Brasher Connector

This 2.25 mile route of minimally maintained gravel and town road is open to all registered motorized vehicles. It connects sections of the St. Lawrence County Multi-Use Trail, has some great views of the St. Regis River in the town of Hopkinton, and has some excellent opportunities for wildlife vie...
Learn more about Jones Road

This is a public access gravel road into Clear Pond. Some great views along the road, and Clear Pond has great Brook Trout fishing opportunities. Easy access to most any vehicle on a minimum-maintenance road. All surrounding acreage is NY State Forest within the Adirondack State Park. Many trail...
Learn more about Clear Pond Road

This unmaintained gravel spur branches off Goldmine Road and the main easement access route. The road follows an old logging path, offering a rugged but navigable drive through forested terrain. Scattered along the route are a few primitive camping spots suitable for dispersed camping. A single wash...
Learn more about Goldmine Trail

This is a 50-inch rail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. This is a heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hiking...
Learn more about SLC-Forest-12

This easy gravel and graded dirt road provides access to the Upper Works trailheads and ends at a large parking area with a pit toilet. Along the way, you'll pass the historic McIntyre Blast Furnace, one of the remaining landmarks of Tahawus ghost town. While you can drive to the gate, you'll need t...
Learn more about Upper Works Road - 25A

This is a 50" Trail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. Heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hiking, bikes, ...
Learn more about SLC-FOREST-14

This is a 50" Trail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. It is a heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. It is an easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hi...
Learn more about SLC-TRAIL 21

This trail is an unmaintained gravel road on the New York Goldmine Conservation Easement and provides a fun driving experience with wetlands and wildlife to see. The gravel road follows along the Rainbow Reservoir that was formed in the 1950s by a power generation project on the Raquette River. Loca...
Learn more about Goldmine Road

This is a 60-inch trail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. Heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hiking, bikes, ...
Learn more about SLC-9

Just another option that connects to the Grass River Trail. Easy-going ATV trail with stony, muddy areas, hills, and some tight maneuvering required. Makes for an interesting option to get to the Grass River for some trout fishing and good scenery. Trail is good for ATVs and SxSs to 64 inches.
Learn more about Grass River Trail Alternate

This is a route from South Colton to Parishville. Parking is available behind Robideau's Mahogany Ridge where there is food and drinks. Kitty corner to RMR is Boyce's Gas Station which besides gas has food, drinks, and trail supplies. The trail winds through French Pod and Picketville area and comes...
Learn more about S. Colton to Parishville

Another easy trail following the Grass River towards Baldface Mountain. The trail is muddy, hilly, and rocky in spots, but easy going. It's an ATV trail but accessible to wider SxSs up to 64 inches. There are trout fishing opportunities along the river and scenic wetlands. The loop trail at the end ...
Learn more about Grass River Trail

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 this trail during the spring sugaring season. At the halfway point, the road will narrow, and you will ...
Learn more about Big Hollow Road

This is a 50" Trail on Saint Lawrence County Parcel 20. Heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, allowing for observation of nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to hor...
Learn more about SLC-Forest-20

This is a gravel, New York State Forest Road open to all registered motorized vehicles, bicycles, and hikers. It's mostly open, hardwood forest, easy navigation, with many opportunities for wild game observation, and is available for remote tent or small vehicle camping. Deer and bear are the large ...
Learn more about Catherineville State Forest Road

This is an old rail bed section that runs from Brasher to Norwood. Gravel and stone with some rough, rocky, and wet sections. Lots of views of wetlands and the inhabitants. It's an out-and-trail with connections to the county multiuse trail. Parking in Brasher with stores there and in Winthrop.Suita...
Learn more about Rutland Trail

This well-maintained gravel road in the town of Hopkinton is open to all registered, motorized vehicles. It connects from the Lake Ozonia Road multi-use trail to the Sylvan Falls Road part of the county multi-use trail system. It passes through a remote forested area with beaver ponds and other wild...
Learn more about Santamont Road

This is a gravel, New York State Forest Road open to all registered motorized vehicles, bicycles, and hikers. It's mostly open, hardwood forest, easy navigation, with many opportunities for wild game observation, and is available for remote tent or small vehicle camping. Deer and bear are the large ...
Learn more about Catherineville State Forest Road

This is an old rail bed section that runs from Brasher to Norwood. Gravel and stone with some rough, rocky, and wet sections. Lots of views of wetlands and the inhabitants. It's an out-and-trail with connections to the county multiuse trail. Parking in Brasher with stores there and in Winthrop.Suita...
Learn more about Rutland Trail

This well-maintained gravel road in the town of Hopkinton is open to all registered, motorized vehicles. It connects from the Lake Ozonia Road multi-use trail to the Sylvan Falls Road part of the county multi-use trail system. It passes through a remote forested area with beaver ponds and other wild...
Learn more about Santamont Road

This trail is a seasonal gravel road in the Town of Hopkinton that connects White Hill Road to the Jones Road section of the county multi-use trail. It is not plowed in winter and receives minimal maintenance, remaining relatively flat and straight as it passes through remote forest land with opport...
Learn more about Cassidy Road