Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Temple, Maine

Edes Brook Trail is a scenic 3.7-mile route near Temple, Maine that serves as a perfect cruising path for beginners or those seeking smooth access to nearby scenic vistas and connecting trail networks. Starting at Intervale Road, the trail winds westward, climbing steadily from an elevation of about...
Learn more about Edes Brook Trail

This is a winding trail through mostly woods and fields. This trail is quite smooth with a few small rocks and rocky areas. A few rough exposed roots and a lot of ditches to keep the trail erosion under control. A couple of sharp turns and uneven terrain. No mud but may have mud puddles with a hard ...
Learn more about Center Trail

This is a small road system with multiple places to get off the road to park and check out the scenery. There are a few campsites on the way to the top along with a few spots to park with tables and areas for grilling. Once you reach the summit the views are amazing. There are a few picnic tables at...
Learn more about Quill Hill

Designed for intermediate riders, the Quarry Road Trail offers a convenient and scenic escape that seamlessly connects Waterville's commercial hub to the rural trail systems of Fairfield. Starting directly behind the Waterville Home Depot, this 2.4-mile route winds through the scenic Quarry Road Rec...
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Scott Road is a gravel road with many side trails to explore. This road is seasonally open and a semi-active logging road. Parts of the road are open to ATVs and SxS and are part of the local trail system, though motorcycles are prohibited. The road has some dried ruts in part of it. Watch out for ...
Learn more about Scott Road

This trail is an in-and-out old dirt logging road that has some scenic areas. Use caution as this area is used by local hunters. While accessible by SxS and ATV, its primary use would be a full-size rig or a Jeep. There are wildlife viewing opportunities plentiful on this road.
Learn more about Scott Road Spur

Chase Fire Tower is an ideal, short trail for beginner to intermediate offroaders seeking a scenic climb with a historical reward at the summit. Spanning just under a half-mile, this route ascends the backside of Chase Hill to a maximum elevation of 764 feet, gaining about 108 feet of cumulative ele...
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On this gravel road, you will travel up the back side of Goodwin Hill. You will pass many side trails that double as ATV and snowmobile trails in the corresponding seasons. There are some beautiful overlooks of Great Moose Pond. Leaf peeper views are excellent in the fall. Just watch out for hunters...
Learn more about Overlook Trail

Originally part of the Plumb Creek Land Trust, this is a semi-active logging road where there has been logging recently. There are lots of side trails and roads to explore. This road is not actively maintained in the winter unless logging is taking place. Parts of the road are open to ATVs, SxSs, an...
Learn more about Burrill Woods Road

Tim Pass Loop is a graded logging road route east of Eustis, Maine, off of "Tim Pond Loop Road / ITS 89. Encircling Black Mountain and Sawyer Ridge, this route can be run in either direction, as a loop combined with Tim Pond Loop Road or as an alternative route when following the "New Hampshire Bord...
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North Pond Road extends northeast from Success Pond Road and eventually connects with Maine Route 26/Bear River Road, just north of Grafton Notch State Park. The road is a well-maintained dirt and gravel route that can be traveled comfortably by most vehicles. Running through the valley between Red ...
Learn more about North Pond Road

This is a well-maintained in-and-out gravel road in the White Mounts National Forest's Hastings Campground. It doubles as part of the Gilead snowmobile trail system in the winter months. Lots of campsites and a few hiking trails. It is family-friendly and campground reservations are made online for...
Learn more about Little Larry Road

This is a beautiful in-and-out following the Wild River along a seasonally closed gravel road. There are a lot of scenic views to enjoy of the river and gorge. The road dead ends at the Wild River Campground managed by the White Mountains National Forest. There are lots of hiking trailheads on the s...
Learn more about Wild River Road

This a well-traveled paper company road. A lot of spur roads venture off the main road with a lot of beautiful views. There aren't a lot of signs with directions, so an updated app is a huge help. Some washouts are along the way, but they're passable with almost any 4WD vehicle.
Learn more about New Hampshire Border into Maine

Success Pond Road is a maintained gravel and dirt road extending northeast from Berlin, New Hampshire. Shortly after leaving Berlin, the road provides access to several OHV trailheads and staging areas. Continuing northeast, it crosses into Maine before reaching Success Pond, where a small parking a...
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A small connector trail between Magalloway Road and Hawk Road. A few minor washed-out culverts. Several small brooks crossing and a few swamps off to the sides. There are not any spur roads but a few places with views of nearby mountains. Several places to pull off the trail if needed.
Learn more about Meadow Brook Rd to Hawk Road

This trail follows a gravel road offering excellent fall views along riverbeds, with several pull-offs to stop and enjoy the scenery. It can be dusty at times, and there is one short section with washed-out culverts and a few wet areas. Most vehicles with two-wheel drive can travel the route without...
Learn more about Abbott Road / Parmachenee Road

The Frye Mountain - High Ridge to Getchell trail is a West to East crossing through the Frye Mountain State Game Management Area. This trail is just over 8 miles passing by the Carter Cemetery and includes a small 3 mile (out and back) to another private Cemetery, where the trail becomes a turnarou...
Learn more about Frye Mountain - High Ridge to Getchell

This route starts on the Newport - Dover multi use trail. The trail contains a lot of riding on the edge of farmers fields, and access roads to get back to the multi- use trail. The trail does had a spot with some deep mud but does have a bypass around the mud pit. The trail uses a lot of farmer fie...
Learn more about Corinna Loop Trail

The road on the app and the map shows this as loop trail but during the summer it is posted No Wheeled vehicles once you reach the grown in area. Plenty of room to turn around. On a clear day the mountain views are in every direction. This is a dead end during the summer but it does have a few spur ...
Learn more about Haystack Mountain Road

Edes Brook Trail is a scenic 3.7-mile route near Temple, Maine that serves as a perfect cruising path for beginners or those seeking smooth access to nearby scenic vistas and connecting trail networks. Starting at Intervale Road, the trail winds westward, climbing steadily from an elevation of about...
Learn more about Edes Brook Trail

This is a winding trail through mostly woods and fields. This trail is quite smooth with a few small rocks and rocky areas. A few rough exposed roots and a lot of ditches to keep the trail erosion under control. A couple of sharp turns and uneven terrain. No mud but may have mud puddles with a hard ...
Learn more about Center Trail

Designed for intermediate riders, the Quarry Road Trail offers a convenient and scenic escape that seamlessly connects Waterville's commercial hub to the rural trail systems of Fairfield. Starting directly behind the Waterville Home Depot, this 2.4-mile route winds through the scenic Quarry Road Rec...
Learn more about Quarry Road Trail

Chase Fire Tower is an ideal, short trail for beginner to intermediate offroaders seeking a scenic climb with a historical reward at the summit. Spanning just under a half-mile, this route ascends the backside of Chase Hill to a maximum elevation of 764 feet, gaining about 108 feet of cumulative ele...
Learn more about Chase Fire Tower

Edes Brook Trail is a scenic 3.7-mile route near Temple, Maine that serves as a perfect cruising path for beginners or those seeking smooth access to nearby scenic vistas and connecting trail networks. Starting at Intervale Road, the trail winds westward, climbing steadily from an elevation of about...
Learn more about Edes Brook Trail

This is a winding trail through mostly woods and fields. This trail is quite smooth with a few small rocks and rocky areas. A few rough exposed roots and a lot of ditches to keep the trail erosion under control. A couple of sharp turns and uneven terrain. No mud but may have mud puddles with a hard ...
Learn more about Center Trail

Designed for intermediate riders, the Quarry Road Trail offers a convenient and scenic escape that seamlessly connects Waterville's commercial hub to the rural trail systems of Fairfield. Starting directly behind the Waterville Home Depot, this 2.4-mile route winds through the scenic Quarry Road Rec...
Learn more about Quarry Road Trail

This trail is an in-and-out old dirt logging road that has some scenic areas. Use caution as this area is used by local hunters. While accessible by SxS and ATV, its primary use would be a full-size rig or a Jeep. There are wildlife viewing opportunities plentiful on this road.
Learn more about Scott Road Spur