Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Rotterdam, New York

Tannery road is a nice connecting off-road trail between Rt 125 and Rt 30. From north to south it starts off with a rocky uphill that transitions to some nice wooded trail. There is a…
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This is an unmaintained road primarily made up of loose stone and dirt. Several sections are deeply rutted due to rain-induced washouts. Pull-off areas are limited, and the road is mostly single-lane. After rainfall, a…
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This trail goes through Burnt-Rossman State Forest. It is a mostly maintained dirt road with occasional mud holes or deep ruts in sections. Deep water can accumulate in the ruts in the spring. There is…
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This scenic trail winds its way through dense forest, offering a mix of shaded stretches and open clearings. It begins as a gravel path before shifting into a blend of loose dirt and scattered rock.…
Learn more about Dave Brown Mountain Road

This route starts as an easy track curving through thickly wooded state land. It eventually rises to a ridge with decent views of the west and spectacular views to the east overlooking the Taconic Ridge…
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This is a loose gravel road with no technical obstacles, making it easily drivable under most conditions. A few moderate-sized puddles may form after rainfall, often muddy but generally manageable. There are ample pull-off areas…
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This easily navigable road has numerous wide sections that allow for pulling over to pass oncoming traffic. Along the route, you'll find access to several hiking trailheads and a designated parking area. Notably, an old…
Learn more about Morey Road

This is a seasonal dirt road, but well-maintained in the summer. The trail leads to the Tenant Falls trailhead and roadside camping. Big parking area/turnaround at the end of the road. There are four first-come…
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This is a loose stone and dirt road. This is a short section of road made up of loose stone and gravel. This road follows a river the whole way. There is nothing technical here;…
Learn more about Mill Hollow Road

This is a dirt road whose center section is seasonally unmaintained. It skirts through the woods among private property and Beebe State Forest. You'll pass through ravines, hardwood groves, and over a small ridge on…
Learn more about Old Macedonia Road

This is a well-maintained state access road with wooded valley views, numerous adjacent brooks, and multiple side hiking trails. It is part of the Berlin State Forest and provides access to the Taconic Crest hiking…
Learn more about Cowdry Hollow to Comstock Hollow Road

This is a short but rewarding drive for a novice of roader, or just someone looking for an easy day out. It provides some nice views of the Berkshires and pleasant topography, especially in the…
Learn more about Rounds Mountain DEC Access Road

Big Hollow Road is an out-and-back off-road trail that begins at the base of Prospect Mountain in Lake George. The route starts by passing through two tunnels beneath the Adirondack Northway (I-87). After emerging on…
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This is a simple trail composed of a seasonal and an unmaintained road. The track bounces from Massachusetts to New York and back again to Massachusetts. The terrain is rolling and varies from old farm…
Learn more about Deane Hill/Rossiter Road

This road is known as the elevator shaft because it is a steep climb up one side and a steep climb down on the other. If you start south to north, then you start out…
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This is a quiet and usually easy alternative route to ascend Mount Greylock, Massachusetts highest peak. While only open June through October, this gravely jaunt through the woods is more peaceful than the paved and…
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This is a non-maintained loose gravel road. There is nothing technical on this road. Some sections are one lane with room to pull over if needed. As you drive through, there are nice stone walls…
Learn more about Townsend Hollow Road

Shelving Rock Road starts at the Sly Pond Road and takes you to several primitive campsites, trailheads that lead to breathtaking waterfalls, and Lake George in the Lake George Wild Forest in the eastern part…
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Lyme Adirondacks Timberland Company owns and maintains this track and the surrounding land. ATVs and Snowmobiles are NOT permitted on this track, but Mountain Bikers can often be found along its route, so be aware.…
Learn more about Fly Creek Road

An alternate exit/entrance from County Road, this trail is a muddy, rocky, and rutted path through mostly hardwood forests. There are several instances where alternate paths avoid rockier terrain but travel through murky muddy pools.…
Learn more about Risky Ranch Road (VT TR 302)

This trail skirts the edge of a very marshy section of the Housatonic River. This trail is mostly flat, with some large dried-up mud holes and a few washed-out sections. 4WD is not necessary, though…
Learn more about Roaring Brook Road

This is an easier trail with some deep mud holes and numerous small rocks along the trail. It brings you to the secluded and picturesque Farnham Reservoir (City of Pittsfield) which provides plenty of cascading…
Learn more about Whitney Place to New Lenox Road

Hog Town Road connects Shelving Rock Road at the west end and County Road 16 at the east end of the trail. The road takes you to a few hiking trails and a fishing pond…
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This trail is open from May 31 to December 1. It is a seasonal road that has varying surface types but is primarily gravel and offers plenty of opportunities to see wildlife. Deer are often…
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The Dacy Clearing Road starts at the Shelving Rock Road and takes you to several primitive campsites and the Dacy Clearing Trailhead in the Lake George Wild Forest in the eastern part of the Adirondack…
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This track and the surrounding land are owned and maintained by Lyme Adirondacks Timberland Company. ATVs and Snowmobiles are NOT permitted on this track, but Mountain Bikers can often be found along its route, so…
Learn more about Long Level Road

Vermont Class 4 Road: This is an easy drive through a notch between Little Equinox and Pendock Hill. The trail is sometimes steep, especially on the eastern slope, but includes nothing too technical. The road…
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Ashley Lake Road is an old, unmaintained road through October Mountain State Forest. It rolls through hardwood forests past multiple lakes/reservoirs, including Ashley Lake, Sandwash Reservoir (this has a unique "aerator" which is a large…
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This is a very gentle dirt road with a mildly more difficult center section that is not maintained. The real gem of this trail is the access it provides to Bog Pond, which includes a…
Learn more about Savoy Road/New State Road

This is a well-maintained gravel road flanked by forests and dispersed campsites on either side. There is a gate at the entrance which is closed from December 15th to May 1st. Camping is allowed at…
Learn more about US FSR 74