Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Sussex, New Jersey

This is a loose gravel road, that follows a corn field and the Delaware River. It is a one way road for most of the time. There is nothing technical it is a easy route…
Learn more about Caddo Access Road

This is a non-maintained road. It is loose gravel, but has nothing technical. It is wide enough for 2 cars for the majority of the route. Where it isn't, there is room to move over.…
Learn more about Box Baum Road

Entering off the Route 48 side, the trail begins as a graded gravel road through a private forest preserve. This section of trail is very scenic and has a couple of interesting sights alongside it.…
Learn more about Hartwood Club Road to Whitehead/Prosper Davis Road

This is a non-maintained road that starts out with loose gravel and packed dirt. It changes to loose rock and mud. After rain, there will be lots of deeper holes that are full of water…
Learn more about Eden Road

Entering off Route 42, the trail will be marked with a town road and maintenance sign at the entrance. During Winter the entrance may be blocked by a snowbank. The trail is single-vehicle wide with…
Learn more about Carpenter Road

Entering off Route 42, the trail will be marked with town road signs at the start. During Winter the entrance may be blocked by a snowbank. The trail is single-vehicle-wide with limited spots to pull…
Learn more about King Road

This is a seasonal, non-maintained road with a loose gravel surface and no technical challenges. Some areas are wide enough for two vehicles, while narrower sections offer pull-offs to allow others to pass. The road…
Learn more about Lebanon Road

This trail is a mix of packed and loose gravel. As you start to climb the hill, there are some sections that are washed out and have formed some deep ruts. When it rains, there…
Learn more about Wolf Brook Trail

Entering off Route 42, the trail is marked with town road maintenance signs. During Winter months a snowbank may block entrance. The trail is one vehicle wide for its entire length. Downed trees will be…
Learn more about Tannery Road

This is a non-maintained road that follows the Mongaup River. This is mostly loose gravel, nothing technical. About halfway through, you climb up a mountain, and at the top, you will cross a little water…
Learn more about Mongaup River Road

This is a non-maintained trail off of Barker Road in Eldred. The trail is mainly loose gravel with a few sections of soft mud. This is a one-vehicle wide trail with sections to pull over…
Learn more about Hickock Brook Trail

This is a short, loose gravel section of road. Nothing technical at all, is one lane, but has pull-offs. There is a small parking section at the end for hiking. Will have to turn around…
Learn more about Fire Tower Road

This started out as a loose gravel, non-maintained 2-lane road, nothing technically. This follows a river where there are plenty of pull-offs to walk down to the river. Also, there are sections to pull over…
Learn more about Lundy Road

This is a loose gravel road off of Lundy Road. Cross over a bridge and start climbing up a small hill. At the end turn around and head back to Lundy Road. There are sections…
Learn more about Cutler Road

This long, winding township road receives minimal maintenance and passes through private woodland. Stock four-wheel-drive vehicles can travel it without issue, though the area is very remote. Downed trees and limbs may be encountered, and…
Learn more about Mush Paw Road

This is a loose gravel road, most of which is suitable for two vehicles. There is nothing technical on this road; it is just a nice, easy drive, with views of the streams and a…
Learn more about Rogue Harbor Road

This is a short trail off Lundy Road that is a one-lane road with limited pull-offs. Some small water/mud holes. There is a section to park at the end and go hiking. There is also…
Learn more about Eastern Boundary Trail

"Easy, seasonal forest road on the Delaware State Forest. It starts in a small dirt lot off Old Greentown Road. The trail opens just before the state archery season in the fall and closes in…
Learn more about Greentown Sale Road

This is a mix of packed and loose gravel. It is flat for the most part, nothing technical. There are several spots to pull over to let other vehicles go. The trail is a public…
Learn more about Denman Mountain Rd

This trail is a public road that is not maintained. It is a mix of packed and loose gravel with a few sections of puddles and rocks. There is nothing too technical here, and it…
Learn more about Moore Hill Road

This trail is a public road that is not maintained. It is a mix of packed and loose gravel with a few sections of puddles and rocks. It will be a little slick on rainy…
Learn more about Barnes Road

This trail started on packed dirt and gravel but changed to loose gravel and mud. This trail has limited pullouts to let vehicles pass. The hills are slick from washouts from the rain. The trail…
Learn more about Basily Road

This is a non-maintained road, mostly loose gravel. There is nothing too technical on this road. Some sections are wide enough for two vehicles, but others are only wide enough for one with limited pullover…
Learn more about River Road

This is a loose gravel road. There is nothing technical on this road; it follows Cooley Creek. The road is wide enough for two vehicles, and it can still fit two cars where it narrows…
Learn more about Cooley Creek Road

This is a loose gravel back road. There is nothing technical on this road. It follows a river and there is a small bridge crossing with a small waterfall. For the most part, it is…
Learn more about Shin Creek Road

This is a loose gravel, non-maintained road. This goes up the mountain and connects Basket Cr Road and Route 28. Nothing technical, loose stone for the most part, either way you enter, it's a climb…
Learn more about Johnston Road

This narrow woodland path turns into a narrow rocky shelf road along the Upper Delaware River. The trail is in a non-maintenance Township and does pass through private property. STAY ON THE TRAIL! You will…
Learn more about River Road

This is a non-maintained road, mostly made up of loose gravel. Most of the road is wide enough for two vehicles, and where it isn't, you have enough room to move over. There is nothing…
Learn more about Blum Road

Non-maintained Western section of Egypt Road SR 4017. The trail is mainly gravel with the occasional rock or washout. downed trees and branches can be expected. The trail is one vehicle wide, and backing up…
Learn more about Egypt Road Western Section to Tanner Falls

This started as a single-lane loose-gravel trail following a stream through the woods. You do cross over a man-made bridge to cross the stream. There are limited pullouts for most of the road to let…
Learn more about Hoolihan Brook Rd