Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Port Leyden, New York

This stretch of the old Ogdensburg Railroad line has been converted by Lewis County into one of the main arteries of the Tughill region's snowmobile and ATV traffic. Follow this trail from the Burdick's Crossing…
Learn more about The Old Railbed

This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
Learn more about The Commons 4

This is a quick ride through the woods. This route will help you avoid the corner on the road. Expect some small hills, but 2WD will be sufficient. This newer, seasonal trail is a mix…
Learn more about Lewis County ATV Trail 1

This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
Learn more about The Commons 1

This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
Learn more about The Commons 3

A Lewis County Trail permit is required to use this trail. Expect to find varying trail conditions. The track is a mix of dirt, gravel, and rocks in places where washouts can occur during rain…
Learn more about Lee Gulf Trail

This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
Learn more about The Commons 2

The northern end of the old Ogdensburg Railroad line takes you to the small town of Glenfield, New York. This scenic route takes you through the countryside alongside the Black River. Stop in for a…
Learn more about The Monteola Corridor

While traversing through this route, riders will encounter a moderate wooded trail through rolling terrain featuring a mix of hard-packed dirt, loose rock, shallow ruts, and scattered root sections. Several narrow trail corridors wind through…
Learn more about Grower Green Trail East - 3

Throughout this trail, you will encounter a mix of sand, gravel, roots, and water holes as you take the outer loop trail around the county forest property. Other side trails exist that cut through the…
Learn more about Middle Road

As you traverse this trail, expect a moderately easy route winding through a mix of wooded terrain and open meadow sections. Riders can expect primarily hard-packed dirt with occasional shallow ruts, loose rock, exposed roots,…
Learn more about Grower Green Trail East - 2

A moderately easy wooded trail route traveling through classic Lewis County terrain featuring hard-packed dirt, shallow ruts, loose rock, exposed roots, and gradual elevation changes throughout. Riders will travel through dense hardwood forest sections with…
Learn more about Grower Green Trail East - 1

A scenic and moderately challenging Lewis County ATV trail route traveling through open farm fields, wooded corridors, and remote backcountry terrain. Riders will encounter a mix of hard-packed dirt, loose rock, shallow mud holes, rutted…
Learn more about Grower Green Trail West

Expect a narrow, county-maintained trail best suited for ATVs and small side-by-sides. It features the largest elevation change in the area, requiring four-wheel drive for a safe and responsible climb. Several bridges cross cascading creeks,…
Learn more about Lee Gulf Extension

This route travels through the Lesser Wilderness State Forest, featuring long straightaways, rolling hills, and light curves. The trail primarily consists of maintained gravel and dirt roads with sections of loose rock, shallow mud, and…
Learn more about Plumber Road

This trail brings you back to a large clearing perfect for a basecamp to explore further in the woods by foot or bicycle. Plenty of wildlife to see, no matter what time of year. This…
Learn more about Steam Mill Road

This is a quick ride through the field. This route will help you avoid the corner on the road. It's mostly flat, so 2WD will be fine. A mix of mud and dirt, this seasonal…
Learn more about Lewis County ATV Trail 2

This Lewis County trail winds through historic farmland, including the remnants of an old orchard that hint at the area's past agricultural use. The route follows a two-track trail with a mix of rutted sections…
Learn more about Byron Corners Orchard

This is a well-maintained forest access road offering plenty of nice views of the landscape and wildlife. Watch for downed trees and limbs blocking the trail, this area is subject to high winds whenever weather…
Learn more about Jackson Hill PFAR

Expect a very well-maintained seasonal road that is an ATV/SXS highway connecting the southeastern end of the Tughill region's trail system. Expect very dusty conditions if it has not recently rained. A Lewis County permit…
Learn more about North Road

This is an easy scenic drive on a seasonal gravel road through the state forest. Well maintained by the state DEC, with a campsite located on the North Road end. This trail will bring you…
Learn more about McGoldrick Truck Trail

This track follows along the old logging railroad line through the heart of Tughill forest land. Along this route, you will see abundant wildlife, swamps, deep forests, and cold water streams and brooks. The route…
Learn more about Glenfield and Western Railroad Corridor

This short trail starts directly from the Barrows Performance parking lot and serves as an excellent warm-up for a full day of riding. The trail intersects Dolan Road, leading you through a picturesque maple-lined sunken…
Learn more about Maple Tap Lane

The trail begins as a wide paved road but quickly turns to a narrow gravel/dirt surface. This is an out-and-back track with a few parking areas for hiking trailheads. This trail ends due to a…
Learn more about Stony Lake Road

This is a nicely maintained public forest access road that winds through the southern Tughill region. There is plenty of opportunity to view wildlife all year long as long as the snow isn't too deep…
Learn more about Webster Hill PFAR

Hertz Road entry just off of Buck Hill Road is a narrow entry with 2-car parking. The trail enters Buck Hill State Forest and winds through some great scenery. During spring and fall makes for…
Learn more about Hertz Road & Buck Hill Truck Trail

Expect a mostly sand surface on a narrow road. You will need to be aware of oncoming traffic, as there is not enough room to pass side by side. There are plenty of opportunities for…
Learn more about Cleveland Lake Road

This trail is composed of a mostly sandy surface and is narrow. Always be aware of oncoming traffic because it is not wide enough to pass each other. This trail dead-ends at a large parking…
Learn more about Beach Mill Road

This trail is a mix of gravel and dirt. The trail is snowmobile only after December 8, but until then, it is open for snowwheeling. However, depending on conditions, the trail reopens from March- December…
Learn more about South Gate Road

West Gate Road is a relatively well-maintained section of the Penn Mountain State Forest access roads. The trail can be muddy in spots and as always with trails in this region watch for fallen trees…
Learn more about West Gate Road