Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Underhill Center, Vermont

This route is comprised of Vermont dirt farm roads and some class 4 roads. This scenic drive samples some of northern Vermont's beautiful country settings and looks into the farming community. It is not a very technical drive, just very beautiful and enjoyable. Great drive during the summer but the ...
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Symonds Mill Road offers a highly scenic, beginner-friendly back road drive through the rolling hills of Vermont, making it an excellent choice for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, SUVs, and SxSs looking for a relaxing cruise. Stretching approximately 4.1 miles between Elmore Hill and Brown Hill, th...
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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 this trail during the spring sugaring season. At the halfway point, the road will narrow, and you will ...
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This is a very scenic drive that cuts through a wilderness management area and logging land. This trail was recently regraded for a logging operation so it's in great shape. There are some low wet spots, but they have a hard bottom and can be driven around. The only real challenge is the washed-out ...
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Patterson Brook Road Fire Service 50 is an easy, scenic 5.2-mile out-and-back route bordering Vermont's Bread Loaf Wilderness, ideal for beginners, overlanders, and campers looking for remote, off-grid campsites. Spanning a well-maintained forest service road (FR 50) in the Green Mountain National F...
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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 access. The trail takes you around the southern flank of 3,550-foot Saddleback Mountain through the Adirondack For...
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Wheeler Mountain Road is an ideal route for scenic explorers and moderate offroad drivers looking to experience a classic Vermont Class 4 road slicing through the beautiful Willoughby State Forest. Stretching approximately 3.1 miles through the rugged terrain of northern Vermont, this route provides...
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This scenic route winds through the heart of Vermont’s picturesque farm country, following a meandering creek through forested sections and open pasture land. Featuring smooth gravel surfaces and frequent opportunities to stop and admire the numerous waterfalls located directly alongside the road, t...
Learn more about Rix Road

A quick journey up this well-maintained gravel road offers beautiful views of the White River Valley below. There is one pull-off spot along the route, which is wide enough to accommodate passing traffic. The trail concludes at the entrance of a private horse ranch marked with "No Trespassing" signs...
Learn more about New Boston Road

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 fall foliage is at peak it's mind-blowing. This scenic drive through central Vermont can be connected with other routes in the area...
Learn more about Stock Bridge Road to Woodstock

Beginning at the historic mill site bridge over the First Branch of the White River, this route follows a feeder stream toward its source. The trail features a well-maintained gravel road that winds through the countryside, offering several scenic pull-offs ideal for trout fishing. Please note that ...
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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 smooth well maintained gravel road. There are some slightly off-camber sections, but nothing ...
Learn more about Liberty Hill / FR 223

Also known as Forest Road 330, this route follows the White River to a dead-end turnaround point. The road surface consists of well-maintained gravel with occasional potholes. Several pull-offs along the route are large enough for car camping, and there is a dedicated parking area for White River ac...
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This trail is open seasonally from May 23rd until the first snowfall. The route begins at the bridge just off the highway, starting on a gravel surface before transitioning to dirt as you climb the side of South Hill, where you will be rewarded with sporadic mountain views. Please exercise caution, ...
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Fletcher Brook Road is a seasonal route that opens on May 23rd and closes at the first snowfall. The surface consists primarily of loose dirt and gravel, featuring several rough sections. Please be aware that this is an active logging road and a popular powersports route; remain vigilant and always ...
Learn more about Fletcher Brook Road

This trail will bring you along the powerlines on the Vermont side of Moore Reservoir. This trail is mainly made up of gravel roads with water bars, ascents, and descents. There are many many offshoots all along the way, from mild to wild. Following the main trail can be done by most AWD vehicles wi...
Learn more about Top of the World

This route begins at Route 14, where you will head upstream following Whitewater Brook. The trail winds through a picturesque rural corridor defined by its well-preserved stacked stone walls that trace the boundaries of the landscape, alongside relics of early agriculture, including weathered old ba...
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This scenic gravel route winds through the picturesque Vermont countryside, offering streamside pull-offs and a rich historical atmosphere. Along the way, numerous unofficial and official heritage sites, including traditional farmhouses, rustic barns, and serene, stone-walled cemeteries. The drive f...
Learn more about Broad Brook Road

Follow the Fay Brook trail upstream from the main highway. The path consists of hard-packed gravel and is a multi-use trail, so please be cautious of equestrian riders, cyclists, and runners. There are multiple pull-offs along the route that offer excellent access for fishing. This is an accessible ...
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This road is part of a rich history of Vermont. It is still easily navigable and has breathtaking views. Views include mountain ranges, remnants of Elizabeth Mine that was once supplying copper as far back as 1809, old structures, and stone walls. This road offers a great alternate route to Turnp...
Learn more about Copperas Road

This trail is open seasonally from May 23rd until the first snowfall. The route begins at the bridge just off the highway, starting on a gravel surface before transitioning to dirt as you climb the side of South Hill, where you will be rewarded with sporadic mountain views. Please exercise caution, ...
Learn more about South Hill Road

Fletcher Brook Road is a seasonal route that opens on May 23rd and closes at the first snowfall. The surface consists primarily of loose dirt and gravel, featuring several rough sections. Please be aware that this is an active logging road and a popular powersports route; remain vigilant and always ...
Learn more about Fletcher Brook Road

This trail will bring you along the powerlines on the Vermont side of Moore Reservoir. This trail is mainly made up of gravel roads with water bars, ascents, and descents. There are many many offshoots all along the way, from mild to wild. Following the main trail can be done by most AWD vehicles wi...
Learn more about Top of the World

This scenic, well-maintained route follows the North Branch Ottauquechee River, gradually gaining elevation to offer sweeping vistas before winding back into the forest. Along the way, you will encounter historic barns and charming houses that border a local conservation area, providing a perfect bl...
Learn more about Chateauguay Road

This trail is open seasonally from May 23rd until the first snowfall. The route begins at the bridge just off the highway, starting on a gravel surface before transitioning to dirt as you climb the side of South Hill, where you will be rewarded with sporadic mountain views. Please exercise caution, ...
Learn more about South Hill Road

Fletcher Brook Road is a seasonal route that opens on May 23rd and closes at the first snowfall. The surface consists primarily of loose dirt and gravel, featuring several rough sections. Please be aware that this is an active logging road and a popular powersports route; remain vigilant and always ...
Learn more about Fletcher Brook Road

This trail will bring you along the powerlines on the Vermont side of Moore Reservoir. This trail is mainly made up of gravel roads with water bars, ascents, and descents. There are many many offshoots all along the way, from mild to wild. Following the main trail can be done by most AWD vehicles wi...
Learn more about Top of the World

This scenic, well-maintained route follows the North Branch Ottauquechee River, gradually gaining elevation to offer sweeping vistas before winding back into the forest. Along the way, you will encounter historic barns and charming houses that border a local conservation area, providing a perfect bl...
Learn more about Chateauguay Road