Beginner Off-Road Trails Near North Creek, New York

Lyme Adirondacks Timberland Company owns and maintains this track and the surrounding land. ATVs and Snowmobiles are NOT permitted on this track, but Mountain Bikers can often be found along its route, so be aware.…
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Big Hollow Road is an out-and-back off-road trail that begins at the base of Prospect Mountain in Lake George. The route starts by passing through two tunnels beneath the Adirondack Northway (I-87). After emerging on…
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This track and the surrounding land are owned and maintained by Lyme Adirondacks Timberland Company. ATVs and Snowmobiles are NOT permitted on this track, but Mountain Bikers can often be found along its route, so…
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This relatively smooth out-and-back trail will take you through the pine woods of the Southern Adirondack region. There are many opportunities to drive onto trail spurs that will lead you to great spots to photograph…
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This is an active logging road open to the public that is well-maintained and consists mainly of packed dirt and sand. The trail begins at a high point and winds its way down to the…
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Shelving Rock Road starts at the Sly Pond Road and takes you to several primitive campsites, trailheads that lead to breathtaking waterfalls, and Lake George in the Lake George Wild Forest in the eastern part…
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This is a seasonal dirt road, but well-maintained in the summer. The trail leads to the Tenant Falls trailhead and roadside camping. Big parking area/turnaround at the end of the road. There are four first-come…
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The Dacy Clearing Road starts at the Shelving Rock Road and takes you to several primitive campsites and the Dacy Clearing Trailhead in the Lake George Wild Forest in the eastern part of the Adirondack…
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Hog Town Road connects Shelving Rock Road at the west end and County Road 16 at the east end of the trail. The road takes you to a few hiking trails and a fishing pond…
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Along this well-maintained gravel out-and-back route, travelers will enjoy spectacular views as the road winds beside the West Branch of the Sacandaga River. The surrounding landscape transitions between hardwood and pine forests, offering several excellent…
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This seasonal road winds through private timberland and offers travelers a mix of terrain, from compact gravel stretches to loose sand and dirt sections. Although the road is generally well-maintained, conditions can vary depending on…
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Tannery road is a nice connecting off-road trail between Rt 125 and Rt 30. From north to south it starts off with a rocky uphill that transitions to some nice wooded trail. There is a…
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This trail is open from May 31 to December 1. It is a seasonal road that has varying surface types but is primarily gravel and offers plenty of opportunities to see wildlife. Deer are often…
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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…
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This trail is an extension of the vast Moose River Plains area. You will find many campsites along the road in some amazing wilderness from your vehicle, which is pretty rare for New York State.…
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This trail continues into the remote wilderness of the Adirondack State Park. It consists of a few miles of easily accessible smooth dirt and gravel, with a couple of spots of slight washout that should…
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This short offshoot provides a slightly technical two-track trail with protruding rocks, good-sized dips, and low spots that hold water and soft mud. It's easily passable in the summer for any pickup/SUV with good clearance…
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This is the entrance trail to Moose River Plains, which consists of miles of easily accessible smooth dirt and gravel trails with lots of amazing scenery, wildlife, and primitive camping spots along the way. This…
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Expect varying trail conditions from loose rocky uphill climbs and muddy/soupy ruts in certain sections. There is plenty to see as you follow a portion of the Jerseyfield Railroad, including an old locomotive shell as…
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Dive deep into the untapped wilderness of the Adirondack State Park, just minutes away from the town of Old Forge. This trail consists of smooth dirt and gravel sections, with plenty of mud spots and…
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Vermont Class 4 Road: This is an easy drive through a notch between Little Equinox and Pendock Hill. The trail is sometimes steep, especially on the eastern slope, but includes nothing too technical. The road…
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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…
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St. Lawrence County - Connector ATV Multi-Use Trail from GT's in Russell, NY to Parking Lot/Trailhead in South Colton. It is a mix between a little black top, Season roads, and Gravel Logging roads through…
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This is the main access road to all other trails on the easement. It is an umaintained gravel road, starts at NY Rt56 and connects to the St. Lawrence County Multi-Use Trail and other trails…
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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.…
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Old, unmaintained logging road from Main Haul Road to Long Pond. Access to a Camping site with a privy and excellent trout fishing. The campsite can accommodate small RV trailers, truck campers, vans, and tents.…
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Old logging road (more like a skidder track). It can be especially difficult in the early Spring or following heavy rainfall. This trail will take you across the southern part of the easement and connect…
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Vermont Class 4 Road: This up-and-back road is a quick, unchallenging trail to an amazing view of Prospect Rock. The trail ends at a gate shortly after it is joined by the Appalachian Trail. If…
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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…
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This is a logbook skidder trail, fixed up a bit for access by ATVs. It is brushy, muddy, stony, and overgrown with no maintenance. Part of a trail network on LongPond Conservation Easement, it is…
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