Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Utica, New York

Expect a nice forest road through rolling hills with a mostly gravel surface. In the winter, this trail is easy to follow, even if nobody has broken the trail. Beware of soft sides, especially after…
Learn more about Albert J Woodward Memorial Forest Traverse

This trail offers a variety of terrain on either side of the trail from meadows to deep pine woods. If you follow this route to the end it does dead end at a closed gate…
Learn more about Beaver Creek PFAR

This trail is a mix of gravel and dirt. The trail is snowmobile only after December 8, but until then, it is open for snowwheeling. However, depending on conditions, the trail reopens from March- December…
Learn more about South Gate Road

West Gate Road is a relatively well-maintained section of the Penn Mountain State Forest access roads. The trail can be muddy in spots and as always with trails in this region watch for fallen trees…
Learn more about West Gate Road

Hertz Road entry just off of Buck Hill Road is a narrow entry with 2-car parking. The trail enters Buck Hill State Forest and winds through some great scenery. During spring and fall makes for…
Learn more about Hertz Road & Buck Hill Truck Trail

This is a well-maintained forest access road offering plenty of nice views of the landscape and wildlife. Watch for downed trees and limbs blocking the trail, this area is subject to high winds whenever weather…
Learn more about Jackson Hill PFAR

This is a nicely maintained public forest access road that winds through the southern Tughill region. There is plenty of opportunity to view wildlife all year long as long as the snow isn't too deep…
Learn more about Webster Hill PFAR

Expect varying trail conditions from loose rocky uphill climbs and muddy/soupy ruts in certain sections. There is plenty to see as you follow a portion of the Jerseyfield Railroad, including an old locomotive shell as…
Learn more about Jerseyfield Road

Follow this old wagon road through the Southern Tughill region, where you will see many stone foundation ruins and stone walls. You will come across many rutted areas, particularly on the hills, so take your…
Learn more about Fall Brook State Forest PFAR

This is a mildly challenging trail that is multi-use. The trail is a snowmobile trail in the wintertime. You will experience rocky sections of this trail along with some mud, depending on the time of…
Learn more about Gubbins Road

This Lewis County trail winds through historic farmland, including the remnants of an old orchard that hint at the area's past agricultural use. The route follows a two-track trail with a mix of rutted sections…
Learn more about Byron Corners Orchard

This out and back ends at a parking area and fishing access site built by the NYS Department of Conservation. The trail is a mix of gravel and dirt roads with plenty of opportunity for…
Learn more about Camp 4 Road

This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
Learn more about The Commons 4

This stretch of the old Ogdensburg Railroad line has been converted by Lewis County into one of the main arteries of the Tughill region's snowmobile and ATV traffic. Follow this trail from the Burdick's Crossing…
Learn more about The Gould Paper Expressway

This is a seasonal Road through state forest lands. This is a pass-through trail to many others in the area. This road becomes a snowmobile trail in the winter, so do not attempt to pass…
Learn more about Houlahan Road

This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
Learn more about The Commons 1

This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
Learn more about The Commons 3

This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
Learn more about The Commons 2

Expect a very well-maintained seasonal road that is an ATV/SXS highway connecting the southeastern end of the Tughill region's trail system. Expect very dusty conditions if it has not recently rained. A Lewis County permit…
Learn more about North Road

Follow this trail through the Beaver Meadow state forest, where you will find a variety of terrain. I suggest approaching it from the north side, where you will drive over rolling hills and down to…
Learn more about Beaver Meadow PFAR

A Lewis County Trail permit is required to use this trail. Expect to find varying trail conditions. The track is a mix of dirt, gravel, and rocks in places where washouts can occur during rain…
Learn more about Lee Gulf Trail

This short trail starts directly from the Barrows Performance parking lot and serves as an excellent warm-up for a full day of riding. The trail intersects Dolan Road, leading you through a picturesque maple-lined sunken…
Learn more about Maple Tap Lane

This trail brings you back to a large clearing perfect for a basecamp to explore further in the woods by foot or bicycle. Plenty of wildlife to see, no matter what time of year. This…
Learn more about Steam Mill Road

This trail is open from May 31 to December 1. It is a seasonal road that has varying surface types but is primarily gravel and offers plenty of opportunities to see wildlife. Deer are often…
Learn more about Powley Road

Expect a narrow, county-maintained trail best suited for ATVs and small side-by-sides. It features the largest elevation change in the area, requiring four-wheel drive for a safe and responsible climb. Several bridges cross cascading creeks,…
Learn more about Lee Gulf Extension

Throughout this trail, you will encounter a mix of sand, gravel, roots, and water holes as you take the outer loop trail around the county forest property. Other side trails exist that cut through the…
Learn more about Middle Road

This is an easy scenic drive on a seasonal gravel road through the state forest. Well maintained by the state DEC, with a campsite located on the North Road end. This trail will bring you…
Learn more about McGoldrick Truck Trail

This is a quick ride through the woods. This route will help you avoid the corner on the road. Expect some small hills, but 2WD will be sufficient. This newer, seasonal trail is a mix…
Learn more about Lewis County ATV Trail 1

The northern end of the old Ogdensburg Railroad line takes you to the small town of Glenfield, New York. This scenic route takes you through the countryside alongside the Black River. Stop in for a…
Learn more about The Monteola Corridor

The trail begins when the pavement ends on Michigan Mills Road. There is a gate here that is closed during mud season, which typically ends in April. Once the snow flies, this entire trail becomes…
Learn more about Michigan Mills Road