Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Paul Smiths, New York

This is a 50" Trail on Saint Lawrence County Parcel 20. Heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, allowing for observation of nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to hor...
Learn more about SLC-Forest-20

This well-maintained gravel road in the town of Hopkinton is open to all registered, motorized vehicles. It connects from the Lake Ozonia Road multi-use trail to the Sylvan Falls Road part of the county multi-use trail system. It passes through a remote forested area with beaver ponds and other wild...
Learn more about Santamont Road

This unmaintained gravel spur branches off Goldmine Road and the main easement access route. The road follows an old logging path, offering a rugged but navigable drive through forested terrain. Scattered along the route are a few primitive camping spots suitable for dispersed camping. A single wash...
Learn more about Goldmine Trail

This 2.25 mile route of minimally maintained gravel and town road is open to all registered motorized vehicles. It connects sections of the St. Lawrence County Multi-Use Trail, has some great views of the St. Regis River in the town of Hopkinton, and has some excellent opportunities for wildlife vie...
Learn more about Jones Road

This is a gravel, New York State Forest Road open to all registered motorized vehicles, bicycles, and hikers. It's mostly open, hardwood forest, easy navigation, with many opportunities for wild game observation, and is available for remote tent or small vehicle camping. Deer and bear are the large ...
Learn more about Catherineville State Forest Road

This trail is a seasonal gravel road in the Town of Hopkinton that connects White Hill Road to the Jones Road section of the county multi-use trail. It is not plowed in winter and receives minimal maintenance, remaining relatively flat and straight as it passes through remote forest land with opport...
Learn more about Cassidy Road

This is a public access gravel road into Clear Pond. Some great views along the road, and Clear Pond has great Brook Trout fishing opportunities. Easy access to most any vehicle on a minimum-maintenance road. All surrounding acreage is NY State Forest within the Adirondack State Park. Many trail...
Learn more about Clear Pond Road

This trail is an unmaintained gravel road on the New York Goldmine Conservation Easement and provides a fun driving experience with wetlands and wildlife to see. The gravel road follows along the Rainbow Reservoir that was formed in the 1950s by a power generation project on the Raquette River. Loca...
Learn more about Goldmine Road

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 access. The trail takes you around the southern flank of 3,550-foot Saddleback Mountain through the Adirondack For...
Learn more about Lake Glen Road

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 some trout fishing and good scenery. Trail is good for ATVs and SxSs to 64 inches.
Learn more about Grass River Trail Alternate

Follow this scenic out-and-back route deep into the heart of the Adirondack region. The trail surface varies between sandy two-track and well-maintained gravel sections, providing an enjoyable drive for most high-clearance vehicles. Maintained by the DEC, this route typically sees very little traffi...
Learn more about Otter Brook Road

This easy gravel and graded dirt road provides access to the Upper Works trailheads and ends at a large parking area with a pit toilet. Along the way, you'll pass the historic McIntyre Blast Furnace, one of the remaining landmarks of Tahawus ghost town. While you can drive to the gate, you'll need t...
Learn more about Upper Works Road - 25A

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. There are trout fishing opportunities along the river and scenic wetlands. The loop trail at the end ...
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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 to one of the main roads. Muddy, wet, and large stones to navigate.
Learn more about Long Pond Connector Road

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. This site is fairly remote with no through traffic. You won't see many other vehicles or...
Learn more about Long Pond Road

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 open to ATVs, no permit required on this land easement.
Learn more about Ormsby Pond Connector

This is a 50-inch rail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. This is a heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hiking...
Learn more about SLC-Forest-12

This is a 50" Trail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. Heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to horses, hiking, bikes, ...
Learn more about SLC-FOREST-14

This is another side trail/road on Long Pond Easement. It is open to all motorized vehicles. An unimproved, unmaintained gravel logging road. A private camp is at the end of the road. Access to Blue Pond, via a side trail, for some Brook trout fishing is part of the scene. Watch for wildlife.
Learn more about A-Frame Road

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 and roads with campsites. Generally, easily accessible by high clearance vehicles and RVs. This can vary depe...
Learn more about Long Pond Main Haul Road

This is a 50" Trail on Saint Lawrence County Parcel 20. Heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, allowing for observation of nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years ago to promote ATV riding in the county. It is a "multiuse trail" open to hor...
Learn more about SLC-Forest-20

This well-maintained gravel road in the town of Hopkinton is open to all registered, motorized vehicles. It connects from the Lake Ozonia Road multi-use trail to the Sylvan Falls Road part of the county multi-use trail system. It passes through a remote forested area with beaver ponds and other wild...
Learn more about Santamont Road

This unmaintained gravel spur branches off Goldmine Road and the main easement access route. The road follows an old logging path, offering a rugged but navigable drive through forested terrain. Scattered along the route are a few primitive camping spots suitable for dispersed camping. A single wash...
Learn more about Goldmine Trail

This 2.25 mile route of minimally maintained gravel and town road is open to all registered motorized vehicles. It connects sections of the St. Lawrence County Multi-Use Trail, has some great views of the St. Regis River in the town of Hopkinton, and has some excellent opportunities for wildlife vie...
Learn more about Jones Road

This well-maintained gravel road in the town of Hopkinton is open to all registered, motorized vehicles. It connects from the Lake Ozonia Road multi-use trail to the Sylvan Falls Road part of the county multi-use trail system. It passes through a remote forested area with beaver ponds and other wild...
Learn more about Santamont Road

This unmaintained gravel spur branches off Goldmine Road and the main easement access route. The road follows an old logging path, offering a rugged but navigable drive through forested terrain. Scattered along the route are a few primitive camping spots suitable for dispersed camping. A single wash...
Learn more about Goldmine Trail

This 2.25 mile route of minimally maintained gravel and town road is open to all registered motorized vehicles. It connects sections of the St. Lawrence County Multi-Use Trail, has some great views of the St. Regis River in the town of Hopkinton, and has some excellent opportunities for wildlife vie...
Learn more about Jones Road

This is a gravel, New York State Forest Road open to all registered motorized vehicles, bicycles, and hikers. It's mostly open, hardwood forest, easy navigation, with many opportunities for wild game observation, and is available for remote tent or small vehicle camping. Deer and bear are the large ...
Learn more about Catherineville State Forest Road