Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Rockland, Maine

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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Seal Cove Road is one of the few dirt roads in Acadia National Park where you can escape the crowds. The trail starts at Tremont Road at the West end, and Main Street at the east end of the trail. It takes you to several trailheads and allows you to access the Western Mountain Road and White Birches...
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The Long Pond Fire Road Trail is one of the few dirt roads in the Acadia National Park where you can escape the crowds. The trail starts at the Tremont Road and takes you to several trailheads, a beautiful swimming area at the Long Pond, Hodgdon Pond, and the Seal Cove Pond. The trail is a gravel fo...
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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...
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The Western Mountain Road Trail is one of the few dirt roads in the Acadia National Park where you can escape the crowds. The trail starts at the Seal Cove Road and takes you to several trailheads and the Seal Cove Pond. The trail is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn int...
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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...
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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.
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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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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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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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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

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 ...
Learn more about Down East Sunrise 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

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

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