Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Randolph, Maine

Designed for intermediate riders, the Quarry Road Trail offers a convenient and scenic escape that seamlessly connects Waterville's commercial hub to the rural trail systems of Fairfield. Starting directly behind the Waterville Home Depot, this 2.4-mile route winds through the scenic Quarry Road Rec...
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This is a winding trail through mostly woods and fields. This trail is quite smooth with a few small rocks and rocky areas. A few rough exposed roots and a lot of ditches to keep the trail erosion under control. A couple of sharp turns and uneven terrain. No mud but may have mud puddles with a hard ...
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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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Edes Brook Trail is a scenic 3.7-mile route near Temple, Maine that serves as a perfect cruising path for beginners or those seeking smooth access to nearby scenic vistas and connecting trail networks. Starting at Intervale Road, the trail winds westward, climbing steadily from an elevation of about...
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Chase Fire Tower is an ideal, short trail for beginner to intermediate offroaders seeking a scenic climb with a historical reward at the summit. Spanning just under a half-mile, this route ascends the backside of Chase Hill to a maximum elevation of 764 feet, gaining about 108 feet of cumulative ele...
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This trail is an in-and-out old dirt logging road that has some scenic areas. Use caution as this area is used by local hunters. While accessible by SxS and ATV, its primary use would be a full-size rig or a Jeep. There are wildlife viewing opportunities plentiful on this road.
Learn more about Scott Road Spur

Scott Road is a gravel road with many side trails to explore. This road is seasonally open and a semi-active logging road. Parts of the road are open to ATVs and SxS and are part of the local trail system, though motorcycles are prohibited. The road has some dried ruts in part of it. Watch out for ...
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On this gravel road, you will travel up the back side of Goodwin Hill. You will pass many side trails that double as ATV and snowmobile trails in the corresponding seasons. There are some beautiful overlooks of Great Moose Pond. Leaf peeper views are excellent in the fall. Just watch out for hunters...
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Originally part of the Plumb Creek Land Trust, this is a semi-active logging road where there has been logging recently. There are lots of side trails and roads to explore. This road is not actively maintained in the winter unless logging is taking place. Parts of the road are open to ATVs, SxSs, an...
Learn more about Burrill Woods Road

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...
Learn more about Corinna Loop Trail

This is a well-maintained in-and-out gravel road in the White Mounts National Forest's Hastings Campground. It doubles as part of the Gilead snowmobile trail system in the winter months. Lots of campsites and a few hiking trails. It is family-friendly and campground reservations are made online for...
Learn more about Little Larry Road

This is a beautiful in-and-out following the Wild River along a seasonally closed gravel road. There are a lot of scenic views to enjoy of the river and gorge. The road dead ends at the Wild River Campground managed by the White Mountains National Forest. There are lots of hiking trailheads on the s...
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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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Moosehead Lake trail a smooth and relaxing ride with great scenery, picnic areas. Places to stop and fish or spot some of Maine's awesome wildlife. Can be very dusty on dry days but putting that aside, the roughly 6 and a half hours of pure backwoods, marshes and the great people you can meet while ...
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North Pond Road extends northeast from Success Pond Road and eventually connects with Maine Route 26/Bear River Road, just north of Grafton Notch State Park. The road is a well-maintained dirt and gravel route that can be traveled comfortably by most vehicles. Running through the valley between Red ...
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This is a well-maintained dirt gravel road with lots of pull-off spots to pop up camp and trailheads. It dead ends at a hiking trail. There are a lot of scenic views and a bridge crossing over the river. A campsite is next to the river and a small beaver pond are great locations.
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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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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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This is a gravel road with many camping spots with some hiking trailheads. It is easily accessible by suv and maybe even a car. It is a great scenic view of the river both on the way to the trail and while on the trail. There are multiple gates that are closed depending on snow levels. It is not mai...
Learn more about Slippery Brook

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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Designed for intermediate riders, the Quarry Road Trail offers a convenient and scenic escape that seamlessly connects Waterville's commercial hub to the rural trail systems of Fairfield. Starting directly behind the Waterville Home Depot, this 2.4-mile route winds through the scenic Quarry Road Rec...
Learn more about Quarry Road Trail

This is a winding trail through mostly woods and fields. This trail is quite smooth with a few small rocks and rocky areas. A few rough exposed roots and a lot of ditches to keep the trail erosion under control. A couple of sharp turns and uneven terrain. No mud but may have mud puddles with a hard ...
Learn more about Center Trail

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...
Learn more about Frye Mountain - High Ridge to Getchell

Edes Brook Trail is a scenic 3.7-mile route near Temple, Maine that serves as a perfect cruising path for beginners or those seeking smooth access to nearby scenic vistas and connecting trail networks. Starting at Intervale Road, the trail winds westward, climbing steadily from an elevation of about...
Learn more about Edes Brook Trail

Designed for intermediate riders, the Quarry Road Trail offers a convenient and scenic escape that seamlessly connects Waterville's commercial hub to the rural trail systems of Fairfield. Starting directly behind the Waterville Home Depot, this 2.4-mile route winds through the scenic Quarry Road Rec...
Learn more about Quarry Road Trail

This is a winding trail through mostly woods and fields. This trail is quite smooth with a few small rocks and rocky areas. A few rough exposed roots and a lot of ditches to keep the trail erosion under control. A couple of sharp turns and uneven terrain. No mud but may have mud puddles with a hard ...
Learn more about Center Trail

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...
Learn more about Frye Mountain - High Ridge to Getchell

Edes Brook Trail is a scenic 3.7-mile route near Temple, Maine that serves as a perfect cruising path for beginners or those seeking smooth access to nearby scenic vistas and connecting trail networks. Starting at Intervale Road, the trail winds westward, climbing steadily from an elevation of about...
Learn more about Edes Brook Trail