Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near North Hornell, New York

The 1,623-acre Canacadea State Forest has a limited amount of development. The main access road is easily drivable but has some ruts due to rain runoff, so travel is about 10-15 mph slower. The unpaved public access road is not plowed in the winter. At the end of the left/north branch of the Departm...
Learn more about Canacadea McDuff Road North

The 1,623-acre Canacadea State Forest has a limited amount of development. The main access road is easily drivable but has some ruts due to rain runoff, so travel is about 10-15 mph slower. The unpaved public access road is not plowed in the winter. At the end of the southern road is a turnaround th...
Learn more about Canacadea McDuff Road South

This is a seasonal road that ascends/descends one of the taller hills in the area. There is a wind farm atop the hill with nice views of the surrounding hills. The road is dirt and has a few switchbacks. At the top of the hill, the wind farm has constructed a picnic area with a gazebo and picnic tab...
Learn more about Spencer Hill Road

This seasonal section is easily traversable with 2WD during most times of the year and weather. The road passes through very open and wide fields. A few sections can gather water in wet weather. Some sections of the woods break up the view--an old silo can be spotted from the road.
Learn more about Landers Road

This road travels from Gulch Road to the top of the hill. Several windmills dot the top of the hill. The Finger Lakes Trail crisscrosses the hill and intersects several roads. The view from the top offers scenic views of the nearby hills and valleys.
Learn more about Southwoods Road

This short section of seasonal road travels through the woods up or down a hill. The road is in good condition with little to no standing water or puddles. The area recently has had some trimming done to the property that runs along the road. This would be a nice short, shaded drive to add to a trip...
Learn more about Ricewoods Road

This seasonal road branches off of Turnpike State Forest Road and travels through Turnpike State Forest. This road allows ATVs and SXS, but dirt bikes are prohibited. The road is mostly wooded, but it does open at the south end where it intersects with a paved road. It is in good shape and not much ...
Learn more about Tuttle Road

This forest road offers access to a campsite located in Turnpike State Forest. The road dead-ends at a turnaround area. The campsite can be used when exploring the 4,744 acres of State land. This road branches off of Turnpike Forest Road. There are two gates at the turnaround that lead to private pr...
Learn more about Deloss Road

This forest road offers a fun and scenic drive with a few dips and washouts that keep the route interesting without becoming overly technical. Several small creeks flow alongside the road, adding to the scenery as you make your way through the forest. A 7-ton bridge crosses one of the streams. Water...
Learn more about Sullivan Road

This easy dirt road winds through Karr Valley Creek State Forest, providing a peaceful and scenic drive through the woods. The route offers access to several connecting forest roads and a dispersed campsite, making it a good starting point for exploring the area. Along the way, you'll also find a fe...
Learn more about Dobson Road

This pleasant dirt road winds through Karr Valley Creek State Forest and Hiltonville State Forest, offering a smooth and relaxing drive beneath a dense forest canopy. Two dispersed campsites can be found along the route, and the road connects with other forest roads, making it a great option for exp...
Learn more about Norton Forest Road

This road branches off of Turnpike Forest Road, granting access to campsites and a horse trailer parking and mounting site. This area can also be used as a picnic area and has a ramp that makes mounting a horse simpler. There is access to several horseback trails and parking areas. The majority of t...
Learn more about Stewart Forest Road

This road is definitely one of the more challenging roads in the area. The road doesn't see much maintenance. There are several washouts and rugged gravel spots where water flows freely down it. Several shelf sections have a steep drop-off to one side and the road will narrow to one lane. At one spo...
Learn more about Hanyon Road

This packed gravel road heads deep into the heart of the state forest, offering a quiet and scenic drive through dense woods. While the road is a bit rough in places, it remains non-technical throughout. The route features a gradual rocky descent with a few potholes, minor ruts, and small washouts, ...
Learn more about Left Fork Truck Trail

This section of the road is seasonal and could be difficult in colder weather and snow. Some of the road travels through open fields and drifting could occur. The road intersects with Hanyon Road. Keep to the right when coming from the east end. The road travels through open fields and woods. One sp...
Learn more about Puffer Road

This is a section of road that is not maintained during the winter months. The road is in good shape and climbs a hill for most of this section. At the top, the road levels off and offers a great view of the surroundings and nearby hills. This is a nice road to add to a route of the area.
Learn more about Coombs Road

This easy two-track winds through Jersey Hill State Forest, offering a peaceful drive beneath an increasingly open canopy with wide views of the sky and the surrounding hills. The route is mostly smooth, with only a few small bumps along the way. A small downed tree partially blocks the roadway, but...
Learn more about Scholes Forest Road

This trail begins as a hard-packed gravel road heading into the state forest. The route gently descends with only a few minor potholes, making for a smooth and easy drive. As you continue, the road enters a beautiful section of dense forest with lush vegetation lining both sides, creating a peaceful...
Learn more about Canaseraga Truck Trail

This hard-packed gravel road winds through dense forest, offering a peaceful and scenic drive with beautiful vegetation lining both sides of the route. The road is generally easy to travel, with a few potholes and a slightly bumpy surface. As you descend deeper into the forest, the road becomes a bi...
Learn more about Right Fork Truck Trail

This road travels through Turnpike State Forest which offers access to 4,744 acres of state land. A large section of the road is gated during the winter. This road offers access to several campsites, hiking trails, and horseback riding trails. The road climbs to over 2200' and was recently cleared o...
Learn more about Turnpike Forest Road

This seasonal road branches off of Turnpike State Forest Road and travels through Turnpike State Forest. This road allows ATVs and SXS, but dirt bikes are prohibited. The road is mostly wooded, but it does open at the south end where it intersects with a paved road. It is in good shape and not much ...
Learn more about Tuttle Road

This is a small seasonal highway located in southern Steuben County. It's a great place to get away from the world for a fraction of time. It can be moderately difficult in the winter due to snow accumulation. This trail is accessible from both ends and leads to many more seasonal highways for some ...
Learn more about Lander Road

This trail will run you through a field and thin into the woods. As you twist through this trail you will find mud holes. These can be deep depending on the weather. As you come into the woods this trail will have some nice twists and turns.
Learn more about The Great Divide

This trail will take you in and out of the woods. This trail has some uphill and downhill sections along with some open flat sections along the fields. You will have the option of taking the green trail as you come down one of the hills in the woods. This will allow you to bypass a long uphill climb...
Learn more about C and D Trail

This seasonal road branches off of Turnpike State Forest Road and travels through Turnpike State Forest. This road allows ATVs and SXS, but dirt bikes are prohibited. The road is mostly wooded, but it does open at the south end where it intersects with a paved road. It is in good shape and not much ...
Learn more about Tuttle Road

This is a small seasonal highway located in southern Steuben County. It's a great place to get away from the world for a fraction of time. It can be moderately difficult in the winter due to snow accumulation. This trail is accessible from both ends and leads to many more seasonal highways for some ...
Learn more about Lander Road

This trail will run you through a field and thin into the woods. As you twist through this trail you will find mud holes. These can be deep depending on the weather. As you come into the woods this trail will have some nice twists and turns.
Learn more about The Great Divide

This trail will take you in and out of the woods. This trail has some uphill and downhill sections along with some open flat sections along the fields. You will have the option of taking the green trail as you come down one of the hills in the woods. This will allow you to bypass a long uphill climb...
Learn more about C and D Trail