Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Rockingham, Vermont

Danby (FS 10) is a straightforward forest road best suited for casual offroaders and overlanders looking for a quiet drive through the Green Mountain National Forest with minimal technical challenge. Running between Danby-Landgrove Road and Little Michigan trailheads along the edges of the Peru Peak...
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Discover this hidden out-and-back trail, formerly a historic town highway. The route offers a unique journey through forest ruins and remnants of old stone walls, characterized by a distinct two-track path with tall grass in the center. The trail features a solid, stable base, which is also enjoyed ...
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Mad Tom Notch Road or Forest Road 21 in the Green Mountain National Forest is a well-maintained out-and-back trail that provides access to several hiking paths along with scenic overlooks. The trail is wide and relatively smooth. Cell service is unreliable along this trail, so be sure to download an...
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Tabor Brook Trail, also known as Forest Service Road 279, is a primitive gravel out-and-back two-track route. The trail features tight sections and several scenic primitive campsites as it winds alongside Mount Tabor Brook. This USFS road ultimately terminates at the entrance of an unmaintained Clas...
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This scenic Class 4 road offers a well-balanced mix of terrain and serves as an alternate route within Section 4 of the North East Backcountry Discovery Route (NEBDR). While not overly demanding, it’s far more engaging than a typical dirt road, with standing water, muddy stretches, and moderate rock...
Learn more about Colby Pond Trail

This route follows a smooth gravel path winding alongside the scenic Darby Brook. Bordering the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area, it offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing before ending at a closed gate that leads into a parcel of the Coolidge State Forest. The road is well-maintai...
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This technical trail transitions from a run-of-the-mill 2-track into a rugged Class 4 road/ATV trail featuring mud, tight passages, large rocks, washed-out culverts, and uneven ruts. Recommended only for experienced operators with well-equipped, high-clearance vehicles. Expect a slow, methodical pac...
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Staples Brook Trail, also known as Forest Service Road 58, is a true mountain two-track trail. Running along the border of the Peru Peak Wilderness, this route crosses mountain streams at two different locations. Multiple primitive roadside campsites are scattered along the length of the trail, maki...
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This trail features loose-packed dirt with protruding stones and narrow, muddy two-tracks containing some shallow mud holes. From the southern end heading north, the surface transitions into rugged, rocky washouts. Traction varies significantly throughout the route, and post-rain conditions increase...
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Old Job Road, also known as Forest Service Road 30, is an easy two-track path that winds through dense forests, scenic beaver swamps, and bogs. Accessible to most vehicles, the route features primitive campsites, backcountry bridges, and several intersecting hiking trails. Expect a tranquil experien...
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An easy drive just off a fork from FR 10. A few twists and turns through the trees take you to a spectacular camping area right on the water. This one-vehicle-wide dirt road will bring you over a bridge and through the woods- some parts on foot, others on wheels. Foot traffic is welcome to cross thi...
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This trail starts as an easy, two-way gravel road, passing the Meadow Brook Winter Trailhead (FS 76A) and a large parking area beside a shallow stream. Just beyond, a subtle entrance on the left marks the beginning of the Grade 3 section. The scenery quickly shifts as the trail dives into dense fore...
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A short Class VI road with plenty of small ledges, some mild off-camber washouts, and great forest scenery. This road is not often traveled, so expect some pin striping and small trees across the road. There is a bit of a gatekeeper on the east end (from Route 12-A), which is a fairly tall water ba...
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A smooth, easy-going track with several pull-offs for photos and wildlife viewing. The road is well maintained by the Forest Service and sees more traffic than most in the area due to the campground at its termination point. Improvements to the campground began in 2025 and are ongoing into 2026, and...
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This lower section of Hale Hollow serves as an ATV and SxS trail that offers numerous opportunities for roadside fishing and access to hiking trails within the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area. The route concludes at a four-corners parking area, which features an informational kiosk with detail...
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Black Branch Trail, also known as Forest Service Road 60, is a scenic out-and-back route. The trail follows a narrow two-track corridor beneath a dense canopy of hardwoods, providing a peaceful backcountry experience with very little traffic. Multiple primitive campsites can be found along the route...
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This route follows a smooth gravel path that offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and scenic mountain vistas. The well-maintained road passes by several residences and serves as an active thoroughfare for equestrians, pedestrians, and cyclists. Please practice courtesy when passing ot...
Learn more about Lynds Hill Road

A short but rewarding Class VI road. This road offers a rocky section that includes a brook crossing with stunning forest views. The ferns and tree moss in this area blossom in June, making this road a worthwhile trip. Some sections may be starting to become overgrown. This road terminates in a resi...
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Vermont Class 4 Road: This up-and-back road is a quick, unchallenging trail to an amazing view of Prospect Rock. The trail ends at a gate shortly after it is joined by the Appalachian Trail. If you hit the gate, you already drove by the lookout. Once the AT enters the road from the left, there is a ...
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A quick spur through an easily accessible forest trail set on the west side of the Green Mountain National Forest. This spunky trail may be short, but the sounds of being in the middle of nowhere quickly consume you. While traversing slightly rutted dirt tracks, you'll come upon a couple of small hi...
Learn more about Danby Depot Spur - FS 48A

This route follows a smooth gravel path winding alongside the scenic Darby Brook. Bordering the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area, it offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing before ending at a closed gate that leads into a parcel of the Coolidge State Forest. The road is well-maintai...
Learn more about Brown Schoolhouse Road

This technical trail transitions from a run-of-the-mill 2-track into a rugged Class 4 road/ATV trail featuring mud, tight passages, large rocks, washed-out culverts, and uneven ruts. Recommended only for experienced operators with well-equipped, high-clearance vehicles. Expect a slow, methodical pac...
Learn more about Kittridge Pasture Road

This trail features loose-packed dirt with protruding stones and narrow, muddy two-tracks containing some shallow mud holes. From the southern end heading north, the surface transitions into rugged, rocky washouts. Traction varies significantly throughout the route, and post-rain conditions increase...
Learn more about Long Hill Road

An easy drive just off a fork from FR 10. A few twists and turns through the trees take you to a spectacular camping area right on the water. This one-vehicle-wide dirt road will bring you over a bridge and through the woods- some parts on foot, others on wheels. Foot traffic is welcome to cross thi...
Learn more about Old Job Rd Trail

This scenic Class 4 road offers a well-balanced mix of terrain and serves as an alternate route within Section 4 of the North East Backcountry Discovery Route (NEBDR). While not overly demanding, it’s far more engaging than a typical dirt road, with standing water, muddy stretches, and moderate rock...
Learn more about Colby Pond Trail

This route follows a smooth gravel path winding alongside the scenic Darby Brook. Bordering the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area, it offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing before ending at a closed gate that leads into a parcel of the Coolidge State Forest. The road is well-maintai...
Learn more about Brown Schoolhouse Road

This technical trail transitions from a run-of-the-mill 2-track into a rugged Class 4 road/ATV trail featuring mud, tight passages, large rocks, washed-out culverts, and uneven ruts. Recommended only for experienced operators with well-equipped, high-clearance vehicles. Expect a slow, methodical pac...
Learn more about Kittridge Pasture Road

This trail features loose-packed dirt with protruding stones and narrow, muddy two-tracks containing some shallow mud holes. From the southern end heading north, the surface transitions into rugged, rocky washouts. Traction varies significantly throughout the route, and post-rain conditions increase...
Learn more about Long Hill Road