Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Orono, Maine

A mostly gravel road with a few washouts. A few snowmobile side trails that are not 4x4 friendly. Towards the top, there are a few ledges with some concrete filler and a granite bluff with some ledge steps to play on. The top is shared with a hiking trail, and the road is hiked as well.
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Granite rock face. Very steep up and down with a few off-camber angles with a few in excess of 27 degrees over some ledges. Amazing views on both sides of the trail going up and past the antenna towers overlooking Phillips Lake up to Bangor.
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Nicolin Road is a well-maintained road primarily bordered by private land. The eastern portion has several potholes that are easily avoided, and the route is passable by most vehicles. While the road itself isn't particularly exciting, the real treat comes at the end. Nicolin Road provides public ac...
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Forrest Moore Way is an easy but very overgrown route. It passes through thick brush, low-hanging branches, and tall grass, so heavy pinstriping should be expected. While the route is overgrown, the road itself is very easy and passable by most vehicles. Mud may be present after heavy rain. The trai...
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Branch Lake Forest Access Road is a maintained dirt road with a few potholes and one section of loose rock designed for drainage. Mud can be expected after heavy rain, but the road should be passable by most vehicles. There is no winter maintenance along this route, so be prepared in colder months. ...
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This trail provides access to the eastern side of Buffalo Stream. The trail is primarily dirt/grass and is very narrow due to the soft white pine needles. Use caution as the narrowness of this trail may result in scratches on the vehicle. This trail dead ends at Buffalo Stream, where there used to b...
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This trail takes you to the top of Baker Hill. The trail is dirt and grass and somewhat elevated. The trail is less developed than some of the other larger trails and is more accepting of single-vehicle traffic. Towards the top, the trail spurs out into a few smaller dead ends and becomes a bit tigh...
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This trail provides access to the western side of Brandy Pond. The trail is primarily dirt road, with some sections that are more water-saturated and could be evaluated during the spring or other wet times of the year. The trail is less developed than some of the other larger trails and is more acce...
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Spectacle Pond is an inviting trail network for offroaders seeking a scenic and accessible drive through the beautiful, dense forests of eastern Maine near Osborn. Stretching approximately 19.3 miles, this route features a mix of wide, well-maintained gravel roads and narrower spur trails that provi...
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87 Miles of Pure Maine woods, Cherryfields, dense pine and birch forests with views of Schoodic Mountain and bog. Bridges going across the Narraguagus River. Trails that will bring you to some of Machias coastal waters and bridges that span salmon rivers. Remote crossings in wetland areas. All bits ...
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This trail provides access to the Oxhead Ponds and a variety of other trails to be explored. The trail is dirt and wide enough for 2 vehicles to pass with ease. As a primary access road, it can be considered busy at times, but as a connector, it is a crucial part of other trails to be explored. Ther...
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This route starts on the Newport - Dover multi use trail. The trail contains a lot of riding on the edge of farmers fields, and access roads to get back to the multi- use trail. The trail does had a spot with some deep mud but does have a bypass around the mud pit. The trail uses a lot of farmer fie...
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This trail is a connector between the West Lake Southern Tip and Oxhead Lakes Trail. The trail is primarily a dirt road, with some sections that are more water saturated and could be evaluated during the spring or other wet times of the year. The trail is less developed than some of the other larger...
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This trail traverses between Nicatous Lake to the east and West Lake to the west. The trail is primarily dirt and wide enough for vehicles to pass each other. There is a variety of spurs from this trail leading to either lake and to some private seasonal camps. Woods, water, and wildlife are abundan...
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Narraguagus Lake is an easy, highly accessible point-to-point gravel route perfect for beginners, scenic cruisers, and all vehicle types, including stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and high-clearance two-wheel-drive rigs looking to explore the remote backcountry of eastern Maine. Starting near...
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This is a great trail with a fantastic train trestle at the end. The trail is mostly two-track, with a few standard ATV trails. Trails are well marked and maintained, and the views from the trestle are amazing. Other interesting things along the way include waterfalls, beaver dams and lakes. Stop in...
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The Wind and Water Trail is a 40-mile trail that starts at Route 6 in Lincoln, Maine. At the start of the trail is a collection of windmills, each with its access road. These windmills are amazing to see up close, and some of the windmill sites open up to expansive views. Most of the trail is dirt w...
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Donnell Pond is a gravel road that is mostly wide open, but some spur roads can become quite narrow. Sections of this road serves as snowmobile trails in the wintertime. Camping in this area is allowed, but campfires are prohibited for non-established sites. The trail becomes progressively rougher t...
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Otter Creek is a quick out and back trail with a few dispersed campsites along the side of the road. It's narrower than most in the area and ends at a rock gatekeeper. The trail seems to disappear into the woods beyond that but serves as a hiking trail to get to Trunk Stream. The road is well mainta...
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The Frye Mountain - High Ridge to Getchell trail is a West to East crossing through the Frye Mountain State Game Management Area. This trail is just over 8 miles passing by the Carter Cemetery and includes a small 3 mile (out and back) to another private Cemetery, where the trail becomes a turnarou...
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A mostly gravel road with a few washouts. A few snowmobile side trails that are not 4x4 friendly. Towards the top, there are a few ledges with some concrete filler and a granite bluff with some ledge steps to play on. The top is shared with a hiking trail, and the road is hiked as well.
Learn more about Bald Mountain Trail

This trail provides access to the eastern side of Buffalo Stream. The trail is primarily dirt/grass and is very narrow due to the soft white pine needles. Use caution as the narrowness of this trail may result in scratches on the vehicle. This trail dead ends at Buffalo Stream, where there used to b...
Learn more about Buffalo Stream East

This trail takes you to the top of Baker Hill. The trail is dirt and grass and somewhat elevated. The trail is less developed than some of the other larger trails and is more accepting of single-vehicle traffic. Towards the top, the trail spurs out into a few smaller dead ends and becomes a bit tigh...
Learn more about Baker Hill Summit

This trail provides access to the western side of Brandy Pond. The trail is primarily dirt road, with some sections that are more water-saturated and could be evaluated during the spring or other wet times of the year. The trail is less developed than some of the other larger trails and is more acce...
Learn more about Brandy Pond West

A mostly gravel road with a few washouts. A few snowmobile side trails that are not 4x4 friendly. Towards the top, there are a few ledges with some concrete filler and a granite bluff with some ledge steps to play on. The top is shared with a hiking trail, and the road is hiked as well.
Learn more about Bald Mountain Trail

Granite rock face. Very steep up and down with a few off-camber angles with a few in excess of 27 degrees over some ledges. Amazing views on both sides of the trail going up and past the antenna towers overlooking Phillips Lake up to Bangor.
Learn more about Bald Mountain

This trail provides access to the eastern side of Buffalo Stream. The trail is primarily dirt/grass and is very narrow due to the soft white pine needles. Use caution as the narrowness of this trail may result in scratches on the vehicle. This trail dead ends at Buffalo Stream, where there used to b...
Learn more about Buffalo Stream East

This trail takes you to the top of Baker Hill. The trail is dirt and grass and somewhat elevated. The trail is less developed than some of the other larger trails and is more accepting of single-vehicle traffic. Towards the top, the trail spurs out into a few smaller dead ends and becomes a bit tigh...
Learn more about Baker Hill Summit