Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Milan, New Hampshire

Success Pond Road is a maintained gravel and dirt road extending northeast from Berlin, New Hampshire. Shortly after leaving Berlin, the road provides access to several OHV trailheads and staging areas. Continuing northeast, it crosses into Maine before reaching Success Pond, where a small parking a...
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North Pond Road extends northeast from Success Pond Road and eventually connects with Maine Route 26/Bear River Road, just north of Grafton Notch State Park. The road is a well-maintained dirt and gravel route that can be traveled comfortably by most vehicles. Running through the valley between Red ...
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Pine Mountain Notch – Dolly Copp Road is a well-maintained forest road situated within the White Mountain National Forest. Typically closed during the winter months, the road provides a scenic connection between Randolph, New Hampshire, and Route 16 just south of Gorham. The route also affords acces...
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This trail starts by following Ingerson Road where you will pass by a few old farmhouses and horse pastures. From there you will turn off onto a not very well marked road which is Pond of Safety Road. Along Pond of Safety Road, you will climb up the mountain on a decently developed dirt road through...
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Jefferson Notch Road is a pretty easy road that most vehicles can drive. That being said it makes it so more people can experience this road that winds next to a brook up into the mountains and brings you to the highest elevation reached by a public road in New Hampshire. Along this road, you can fi...
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This is a beautiful in-and-out following the Wild River along a seasonally closed gravel road. There are a lot of scenic views to enjoy of the river and gorge. The road dead ends at the Wild River Campground managed by the White Mountains National Forest. There are lots of hiking trailheads on the s...
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This is a well-maintained in-and-out gravel road in the White Mounts National Forest's Hastings Campground. It doubles as part of the Gilead snowmobile trail system in the winter months. Lots of campsites and a few hiking trails. It is family-friendly and campground reservations are made online for...
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Mill Brook is an easy, scenic 2.8-mile spur trail in the White Mountain National Forest, making it perfect for beginners, stock high-clearance vehicles, and scenic-seeking drivers looking to escape the crowds. Traveling through a quiet corridor of dense northern hardwoods, this route features a well...
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Cherry Mountain is a fun through road that climbs in elevation to an incredible alpine lake with a view of Mount Deception. Designated dispersed campsites are scattered along the road deep within the White Mountain National Forest. This road is well maintained gravel with some areas washed out in th...
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This is a well-maintained dirt gravel road with lots of pull-off spots to pop up camp and trailheads. It dead ends at a hiking trail. There are a lot of scenic views and a bridge crossing over the river. A campsite is next to the river and a small beaver pond are great locations.
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Haystack Road is a well-maintained gravel forest road that ends at the North Twin hiking trailhead. When we arrived, the Forest Service was grading the road that appears to be heavily traveled for hiking. 10 or so free designated dispersed campsites are marked along the roadway and can be utilized f...
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This trail follows a gravel road offering excellent fall views along riverbeds, with several pull-offs to stop and enjoy the scenery. It can be dusty at times, and there is one short section with washed-out culverts and a few wet areas. Most vehicles with two-wheel drive can travel the route without...
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This is a gravel road with many camping spots with some hiking trailheads. It is easily accessible by suv and maybe even a car. It is a great scenic view of the river both on the way to the trail and while on the trail. There are multiple gates that are closed depending on snow levels. It is not mai...
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Gale River is a well-maintained gravel road through White Mountain National Forest and has many hiking trails to access along the roadway. This winding and scenic roadway provides many views of the South Branch of the Gale River as well as designated dispersed campsites for tent and RV camping along...
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This a well-traveled paper company road. A lot of spur roads venture off the main road with a lot of beautiful views. There aren't a lot of signs with directions, so an updated app is a huge help. Some washouts are along the way, but they're passable with almost any 4WD vehicle.
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A small connector trail between Magalloway Road and Hawk Road. A few minor washed-out culverts. Several small brooks crossing and a few swamps off to the sides. There are not any spur roads but a few places with views of nearby mountains. Several places to pull off the trail if needed.
Learn more about Meadow Brook Rd to Hawk Road

This trail will bring you along the powerlines on the Vermont side of Moore Reservoir. This trail is mainly made up of gravel roads with water bars, ascents, and descents. There are many many offshoots all along the way, from mild to wild. Following the main trail can be done by most AWD vehicles wi...
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This is an amazing route that circles around both the second Connecticut Lake and Lake Francis and crosses the upper Connecticut river with fly-fishing-only access. There are a few backcountry trout ponds that are walk-in only off the route. The road is a well-maintained logging road with active log...
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This is an amazing out-and-back adventure that ends at the Canadian Border or at a beautiful pound called Terrill Pond. The road is a remote logging road system that has many gated offshoots that open and close based on logging activity and season. The road surface is mainly well maintained but ther...
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Very easy paper company roads except for one culvert washed out. There is plenty of room to turn around if needed. You are able to get around with a 4-door Jeep with no problem but definitely need 4WD. There are many spur roads that lead to some nice views as well as plenty of views along the way an...
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This trail will bring you along the powerlines on the Vermont side of Moore Reservoir. This trail is mainly made up of gravel roads with water bars, ascents, and descents. There are many many offshoots all along the way, from mild to wild. Following the main trail can be done by most AWD vehicles wi...
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The route has many elevation changes. A few of them also have basketball-sized boulders and sections of ledge. FWD isn't required but will be an advantage. Some areas have nice mountain views. Plenty of wildlife can be seen. Plenty of evening deer and once in a while you will spot a moose.
Learn more about White Wolf Trail

Edes Brook Trail is a scenic 3.7-mile route near Temple, Maine that serves as a perfect cruising path for beginners or those seeking smooth access to nearby scenic vistas and connecting trail networks. Starting at Intervale Road, the trail winds westward, climbing steadily from an elevation of about...
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An easy 3-kilometer 4x4 trail located near Woburn, Quebec. The route gradually climbs through mountainous forest terrain with approximately 256 meters of elevation gain. The trail features forest sections, rocky terrain, climbs, narrow passages, and areas that can become significantly more technical...
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This trail will bring you along the powerlines on the Vermont side of Moore Reservoir. This trail is mainly made up of gravel roads with water bars, ascents, and descents. There are many many offshoots all along the way, from mild to wild. Following the main trail can be done by most AWD vehicles wi...
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The route has many elevation changes. A few of them also have basketball-sized boulders and sections of ledge. FWD isn't required but will be an advantage. Some areas have nice mountain views. Plenty of wildlife can be seen. Plenty of evening deer and once in a while you will spot a moose.
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The trail is roughly 12 feet wide and has traffic in both directions. This is a section of a smaller trail that connects on both ends to more of a logging trail with only OHRVs allowed. If it's dry, it will be dusty. If it's wet, it will be muddy. Saturday is typically the most trafficked.
Learn more about Perry Brook - Red Line Trail

Edes Brook Trail is a scenic 3.7-mile route near Temple, Maine that serves as a perfect cruising path for beginners or those seeking smooth access to nearby scenic vistas and connecting trail networks. Starting at Intervale Road, the trail winds westward, climbing steadily from an elevation of about...
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