Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Schroon Lake, New York

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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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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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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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 nice ride through the backwoods of the Lake Placid area. Most of the surrounding area on the western end is owned by a forest products company and they have blocked side trail…
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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…
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This relatively smooth out-and-back trail will take you through the pine woods of the Southern Adirondack region. There are many opportunities to drive onto trail spurs that will lead you to great spots to photograph…
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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.…
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This is an active logging road open to the public that is well-maintained and consists mainly of packed dirt and sand. The trail begins at a high point and winds its way down to the…
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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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Starts as a Vermont Farm gravel road, then transitions to a standard class 4 road with some small obstacles. You will pass some abandoned homes and a lot of maple sugaring equipment. best to avoid…
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This seasonal road winds through private timberland and offers travelers a mix of terrain, from compact gravel stretches to loose sand and dirt sections. Although the road is generally well-maintained, conditions can vary depending on…
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Along this well-maintained gravel out-and-back route, travelers will enjoy spectacular views as the road winds beside the West Branch of the Sacandaga River. The surrounding landscape transitions between hardwood and pine forests, offering several excellent…
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A very well-maintained fire service road that follows the boundary of the bread loaf wilderness in the Green Mountain Forest. There are many amazing off-grid camping spots with some amazing views. This out-and-back road crosses…
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This trail is an extension of the vast Moose River Plains area. You will find many campsites along the road in some amazing wilderness from your vehicle, which is pretty rare for New York State.…
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Located in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest this short trail bypasses a section of Scenic Route 100 north of Pittsfield. A fairly narrow and sometimes muddy section of a few miles is back-ended by a…
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Follow this scenic out-and-back route deep into the heart of the Adirondack region. The trail surface varies between sandy two-track and well-maintained gravel sections, providing an enjoyable drive for most high-clearance vehicles. Maintained by the…
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This short offshoot provides a slightly technical two-track trail with protruding rocks, good-sized dips, and low spots that hold water and soft mud. It's easily passable in the summer for any pickup/SUV with good clearance…
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This trail continues into the remote wilderness of the Adirondack State Park. It consists of a few miles of easily accessible smooth dirt and gravel, with a couple of spots of slight washout that should…
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Mainly a dirt and farm road with short sections of class 4. Be on the look out for dairy cattle and farm equipment. This is a great drive any time of the year, but when…
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This is the entrance trail to Moose River Plains, which consists of miles of easily accessible smooth dirt and gravel trails with lots of amazing scenery, wildlife, and primitive camping spots along the way. This…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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