Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Mannsville, New York

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 up scenery this area is known for, including large bogs, beaver ponds, and the occasional small s...
Learn more about Horace Forward Truck 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 to groves of spruce and hemlock with gentle streams passing through them. You can also pull off near the large pond...
Learn more about Mile Strip Road

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 some fun riding. Deer are a common sighting. There are open areas for picnics, etc.
Learn more about Lewis County Area A - Blue 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 some fun riding. Deer are a common sighting. There are open areas for picnics, etc. Lewis County T...
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 some fun riding. Deer are a common sighting. There are open areas for picnics, etc.
Learn more about Lewis County Area A - Green Trail

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. While not a destination trail on its own, it plays an important role in connecting la...
Learn more about Worth Road Spur

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 excellent photo opportunities. Please note that there are several steep climbs throu...
Learn more about Upper Forks-Factory Trail

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 multiple climbs throughout; we strongly encourage the use of 4WD to help preserve t...
Learn more about Lower Forks-Factory Trail

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 and local wildlife. Please note that there are several climbs throughout; we strongly ...
Learn more about Forks-Factory Trail Connector

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 shallow water holes exist, especially after rain events. A Lewis County trail permit is required to use this trai...
Learn more about Culpepper Spur

Culpepper Road serves as a connector between two primary ATV/SxS corridors and includes access to two Lewis County ATV systems. While a trail permit is not required for the road itself, one is mandatory to access the connected county systems. The road is legal for ATV/SxS use and offers plenty of sp...
Learn more about Culpepper Road

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 Tughill plateau. This trail is a public road and does not require a permit to ride.
Learn more about Worth Road Connector

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 for its wildlife viewing opportunities, with numerous ponds and wetland areas lining the trail that ...
Learn more about Huck Berry Truck Trail

This forest access road is perfect for going for a drive when camping around the Redfield Reservoir. This is a great drive to view some wildlife or take a short hike on the one trail present in the forest. Be aware of active logging that often happens in this area. The road is in very good condition...
Learn more about O'Hara Road

Britton Road is a well-groomed and maintained trail leading into Happy Valley WMA. This trail is now marked as complete at the tee in the road. If you go left at the tee, you will encounter a small bridge that is out. If you go right, the trail continues on for a while under the same conditions as y...
Learn more about Britton Road

Newly refurbished as of 2025, this conservation easement access road is very well maintained with a new bridge crossing over Fall Brook. Part of the trail is used as a snowmobile trail in the winter, so I do not recommend traversing this in the winter season. The gate on the main road may be closed.
Learn more about Fall Brook Easement Road

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 starts at Tabolt Corners and goes on for roughly 10 miles with varying trail condition...
Learn more about Glenfield and Western Railroad Corridor

Stony loamy trail connecting Route 26 and Stone Hill Road. The road goes through Happy Valley Wildlife Management Area. There is a pull-off access to Whitney Pond for fishing, hiking, or viewing wildlife. This road is part of the Oswego County ATV club so use caution for oncoming ATV traffic.
Learn more about Happy Valley Road

The trail begins when the pavement ends on Michigan Mills Road. There is a gate here that is closed during mud season, which typically ends in April. Once the snow flies, this entire trail becomes a snowmobile trail. As with any other trail of this sort in New York State, stay off the trail if there...
Learn more about Michigan Mills Road

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 you will need a winch for, but you will definitely need 4WD. Be sure to obtain a Lewis County Trai...
Learn more about Flat Rock Swamp Spur

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 some fun riding. Deer are a common sighting. There are open areas for picnics, etc.
Learn more about Lewis County Area A - Blue 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 some fun riding. Deer are a common sighting. There are open areas for picnics, etc. Lewis County T...
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 some fun riding. Deer are a common sighting. There are open areas for picnics, etc.
Learn more about Lewis County Area A - Green Trail

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. While not a destination trail on its own, it plays an important role in connecting la...
Learn more about Worth Road Spur

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 some fun riding. Deer are a common sighting. There are open areas for picnics, etc.
Learn more about Lewis County Area A - Blue 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 some fun riding. Deer are a common sighting. There are open areas for picnics, etc. Lewis County T...
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 some fun riding. Deer are a common sighting. There are open areas for picnics, etc.
Learn more about Lewis County Area A - Green Trail

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. While not a destination trail on its own, it plays an important role in connecting la...
Learn more about Worth Road Spur