Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Sherman, Maine

The famous Golden Road from Millinocket to the Canadian Border, with stops at Ripogenus Falls, Ripogenus Gorge, and Ripogenus Dam. This route does enter North Maine Woods which requires paying an entrance fee at the checkpoint about halfway through the route (after the Falls/Gorge/Dam). North Maine ...
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Twin Brook Secondary is a newly constructed road that roughly follows the path of the original route but features an elevated grade. While the road surface is generally smooth, it remains soft in spots, particularly following rainfall. The route offers an expansive, unobstructed view of the surround...
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The Harvey Siding Road Bypass is a dedicated two-track trail for ATVs and SXS vehicles. It provides an alternative to the main logging road, leading riders to a designated play area that offers a safe, convenient space to pull over and take a break away from heavier logging related traffic. The trai...
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The route is characterized by smooth dirt surfaces with minimal obstacles, offering scenic riding and frequent wildlife sightings. Please be aware that this is an active working forest, and you should expect frequent encounters with heavy machinery, including trucks, bulldozers, and skidders. These ...
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The route is characterized by smooth dirt surfaces with minimal obstacles, offers a scenic ride, and frequent wildlife sightings, particularly where it crosses Carlisle Brook. Please be aware that this is an active working forest, and you should expect frequent encounters with heavy machinery, inclu...
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The route is a smooth and fast dirt surface with minimal obstacles, offering scenic riding and frequent wildlife sightings. Please be aware that this is an active working forest, and you should expect frequent encounters with heavy machinery, including trucks, bulldozers, and skidders. These vehicle...
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The path consists of a smooth two-track trail with encroaching vegetation on both sides and limited pull-offs for oncoming traffic. While sightlines remain clear, please be prepared to maneuver to the side when encountering other vehicles. The chances of seeing wildlife from this trail are pretty hi...
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This logging road is a designated ATV trail that features a smooth, fast surface and offers expansive scenic views of the surrounding timber harvest lands. Please be aware that the trail can become extremely dusty during dry conditions, while the corners may turn into slick mud patches whenever the ...
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The Wind and Water Trail is a 40-mile trail that starts at Route 6 in Lincoln, Maine. At the start of the trail is a collection of windmills, each with its access road. These windmills are amazing to see up close, and some of the windmill sites open up to expansive views. Most of the trail is dirt w...
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Cut Off Road acts as a connector trail, linking the two primary logging roads that traverse this timber tract. The route is characterized by smooth dirt surfaces with minimal obstacles, offering miles of scenic riding and frequent wildlife sightings. Please be aware that this is an active working fo...
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Duck Pond Road is a wide, smooth route that traverses the summit of North Brook Ridge, offering access to numerous spur trails winding through the logging blocks. Please be aware that this is an active working forest; expect frequent encounters with heavy machinery, including trucks, bulldozers, and...
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Along this route you can expect a well maintained loose gravel and stone surface that winds it way up through a logging cut. In dry conditions the dust tends to linger due to the narrow path through vegetation so be on the lookout not only for other machines but also for spooked wildlife darting out...
Learn more about Shaw Camp Road

Harvey Siding Road, also known as St. Croix Lake Road, features smooth, well-maintained dirt surfaces with minimal obstacles. The route crosses Long Brook and surrounding marshy areas, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. Please be aware that this is an active working forest; expec...
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Timber Run is a classic ATV trail featuring a variety of technical challenges, including mud, whoops, overgrown vegetation, tight tree sections, and water crossings. Running alongside South Brook, this trail provides a remote backcountry experience while remaining easily accessible. The proximity to...
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This lightly traveled, narrow trail winds through dense forest between Gould Brook and South Brook, passing numerous marshes along the way. Due to its low elevation and proximity to the watershed, expect muddy conditions throughout the route, especially following rainfall. While the trail’s remote n...
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This route diverges from the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad trail into expansive logging territory. Begin on Farm Access Road before transitioning into a forest section. Following a recent major overhaul, the trail opens up beyond the tree line to a rugged, elevated, and rocky path that stretches for a...
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This route follows a wide gravel road lined with residential properties that leads directly into the town of Monticello, Maine, where you can resupply at Beal’s Country Store. As this is a shared residential area, please be respectful by maintaining low speeds and minimizing noise throughout your ri...
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This is a dirt road from Moosehead Lake providing access to the famous Golden Road. Sias Hill Road provides a great introduction to the North Maine Woods' flagship routes. Dirt roads are well-maintained for such a remote area. Washouts are common, and potholes are plentiful. Tread carefully and be n...
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Enter the trail from the south, beginning on an old logging track that is generally wide with minimal vegetation. After crossing the bridge, the trail’s character changes significantly, becoming quite overgrown and narrow in sections. When the path seems like it's going to end, it opens into small c...
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St. Croix Road serves as an entry point to a vast logging tract teeming with abundant wildlife. This route features a wide, well-maintained gravel road primarily used for logging operations; however, it also serves as an official ATV access route for the first mile. Please be aware that this is an ...
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Twin Brook Secondary is a newly constructed road that roughly follows the path of the original route but features an elevated grade. While the road surface is generally smooth, it remains soft in spots, particularly following rainfall. The route offers an expansive, unobstructed view of the surround...
Learn more about Twin Brook Secondary

The Harvey Siding Road Bypass is a dedicated two-track trail for ATVs and SXS vehicles. It provides an alternative to the main logging road, leading riders to a designated play area that offers a safe, convenient space to pull over and take a break away from heavier logging related traffic. The trai...
Learn more about Harvey Siding Road Bypass

The route is characterized by smooth dirt surfaces with minimal obstacles, offering scenic riding and frequent wildlife sightings. Please be aware that this is an active working forest, and you should expect frequent encounters with heavy machinery, including trucks, bulldozers, and skidders. These ...
Learn more about North Brook Road

The route is characterized by smooth dirt surfaces with minimal obstacles, offers a scenic ride, and frequent wildlife sightings, particularly where it crosses Carlisle Brook. Please be aware that this is an active working forest, and you should expect frequent encounters with heavy machinery, inclu...
Learn more about Bear Brook Road

Twin Brook Secondary is a newly constructed road that roughly follows the path of the original route but features an elevated grade. While the road surface is generally smooth, it remains soft in spots, particularly following rainfall. The route offers an expansive, unobstructed view of the surround...
Learn more about Twin Brook Secondary

The Harvey Siding Road Bypass is a dedicated two-track trail for ATVs and SXS vehicles. It provides an alternative to the main logging road, leading riders to a designated play area that offers a safe, convenient space to pull over and take a break away from heavier logging related traffic. The trai...
Learn more about Harvey Siding Road Bypass

The route is characterized by smooth dirt surfaces with minimal obstacles, offering scenic riding and frequent wildlife sightings. Please be aware that this is an active working forest, and you should expect frequent encounters with heavy machinery, including trucks, bulldozers, and skidders. These ...
Learn more about North Brook Road

The route is characterized by smooth dirt surfaces with minimal obstacles, offers a scenic ride, and frequent wildlife sightings, particularly where it crosses Carlisle Brook. Please be aware that this is an active working forest, and you should expect frequent encounters with heavy machinery, inclu...
Learn more about Bear Brook Road