Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Swan Lake, New York

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 encountered. Snow accumulation in Winter will be significant. Tight brush and limited pullover po...
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 if the Swinging Bridge Reservoir is overflowing. At the end ,you will have to turn around; there...
Learn more about Mongaup River 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 town road that is not maintained and goes through a beautiful area.
Learn more about Denman Mountain Rd

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 are some deep, sandy puddles. At the end of this trail, there is a parking area for hiking trails that go to a waterfall an...
Learn more about Wolf Brook Trail

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 over. Downed trees will be encountered. Snow accumulation during Winter will be extreme. During Summ...
Learn more about King 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. There is nothing too technical here, and it is a one-lane trail with several spots to pull over. On rainy days, it will be a little slick, and some water will run down...
Learn more about Moore Hill 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 spots. There is a small wooden bridge to cross.
Learn more about River 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 also gets very wet. When it rains, it has a lot of deep mudholes, and sections of the trail have water fl...
Learn more about Basily 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 limited spots to pull over. Snow accumulation during Winter makes trails extremely difficult. Downed t...
Learn more about Carpenter 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 ends at a small parking area that provides access for hiking or fishing near Lebanon...
Learn more about Lebanon 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. This section will be plowed in Winter. Random branches can be expected. The left-hand turn onto Whiteh...
Learn more about Hartwood Club Road to Whitehead/Prosper Davis 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 days, and some water will run down. There is nothing too technical here, and it is a one-lane trail with several spots to. Beautiful...
Learn more about Barnes 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 a one-vehicle-width road with some areas to pull over.
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 up a mountain and drop down on the other side. There are some places to pull over and let another vehi...
Learn more about Johnston Road

This is loose gravel and dirt. Nothing technical on this road. There are some sections that are just wide enough for one vehicle, with some spots to pull over. Along the way beautiful views of the mountains. Any vehicle can do this road.
Learn more about Mary Smith Hill 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 to let other vehicles through. This is a great spot to spend time at a lake or go camping. This trail ends in a b...
Learn more about Hickock Brook Trail

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 encounter landslides, downed trees, and snow/ice. The trail's highlight is where it passes thr...
Learn more about River Road

This is a seasonal, limited-use road, and it was all loose gravel. There was nothing technical on this route. For the most part, two vehicles can get through only a few sections that are only one car width, with some pullovers. This is a nice short road to other trails around this area.
Learn more about Behrmann Hill 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 and mud. There are limited spots to pull over for other vehicles. At the end, you will have to turn around. There i...
Learn more about Eden Road

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 other vehicles through. After you come out of the woods, it becomes a loose gravel section past house...
Learn more about Hoolihan Brook Rd

The trail starts off in Poyntelle as Township-727 and in Winterdale as T-743. This section of the O and W Trail is a recognized Township route open to street-licensed 4x4s. The trail follows the former route of the Ohio and Western Railroad. Multiple former stations can be observed along the route. ...
Learn more about T-743/T-727

Big Valley Road offers a scenic and highly accessible offroad driving experience for novice drivers and seasoned explorers alike, serving as a tranquil passage through Pennsylvania's dense State Game Lands. Stretching approximately 2.2 miles, this winding forest road climbs from an elevation of 1,29...
Learn more about Big Valley Road

If you need some variety in your life, 31 Green is your trail. This uneven, dirt trail will throw some curveballs at you with various-sized rocks, up and down slopes, rocky ledges and shallow muddy obstacles. You may encounter a downed tree here and there as this trail does take you through some woo...
Learn more about 31 Green - A

This dirt trail presents a series of challenges with rocks of various sizes, undulating hills, and shallow muddy obstacles. Looking for a lunch spot? The 31 Blue trail leads you around the Lake, offering a scenic location to pause and appreciate the lakeside views. No swimming or driving in the lake...
Learn more about 31 Blue

The trail starts off in Poyntelle as Township-727 and in Winterdale as T-743. This section of the O and W Trail is a recognized Township route open to street-licensed 4x4s. The trail follows the former route of the Ohio and Western Railroad. Multiple former stations can be observed along the route. ...
Learn more about T-743/T-727

Big Valley Road offers a scenic and highly accessible offroad driving experience for novice drivers and seasoned explorers alike, serving as a tranquil passage through Pennsylvania's dense State Game Lands. Stretching approximately 2.2 miles, this winding forest road climbs from an elevation of 1,29...
Learn more about Big Valley Road

If you need some variety in your life, 31 Green is your trail. This uneven, dirt trail will throw some curveballs at you with various-sized rocks, up and down slopes, rocky ledges and shallow muddy obstacles. You may encounter a downed tree here and there as this trail does take you through some woo...
Learn more about 31 Green - A

This dirt trail presents a series of challenges with rocks of various sizes, undulating hills, and shallow muddy obstacles. Looking for a lunch spot? The 31 Blue trail leads you around the Lake, offering a scenic location to pause and appreciate the lakeside views. No swimming or driving in the lake...
Learn more about 31 Blue