Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Watertown, New York

This is a county parcel with several connecting trails, making for a good day of riding. You can expect narrow, muddy, hilly trails designed for ATVs and 60-inch SxSs. Bridges and tight turns make for…
Learn more about Lewis County Area A - Green Trail

This is a county parcel with several connecting trails, making for a good day of riding. You can expect narrow, muddy, hilly trails designed for ATVs and 60-inch SxSs. Bridges and tight turns make for…
Learn more about Lewis County Area A - Green Trail

This is a county parcel with several connecting trails, making for a good day of riding. You can expect narrow, muddy, hilly trails designed for ATVs and 60-inch SxSs. Bridges and tight turns make for…
Learn more about Lewis County Area A - Blue Trail

Plenty to see along this track that cuts through the heart of the Tug Hill State Forest. This truck trail will show you all the Tug Hill region has to offer, from dense hardwood stands…
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Journey down one of the longest public forest access roads in the Tughill region that crosses over the Tug Hill State Forest and the Sears Pond State Forest. The area directly alongside the trail offers…
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The upper portion of the Forks-Factory trail remains high and dry, running along a scenic ridgeline overlooking the Deer River. The route features three ATV bridges and a picnic table overlook, both of which provide…
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Despite its name, the Lower Forks-Factory trail ascends to the highest point in the system. The route features shallow mud puddles, rutted ridge trails, and several deep mud sections. Please be advised that there are…
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The connector portion of the Forks-Factory trail features several muddy, rutted sections as you skirt the edges of a beaver swamp. There are many opportunities to enjoy the views and capture photos of your machine…
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Worth Road is a short, easy to moderate OHV connector in the Tug Hill Plateau designed for registered ATVs and compliant side-by-sides linking Worth Road and Culpepper Road within the Lewis County OHV Trail System.…
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Avoid the pavement! This route connects the Lewis County ATV/SXS trail system to the Jefferson County system and is all gravel/dirt. The trail offers many places to stop and take in the sights of the…
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Expect to see varying terrain as you creep through a mix of rocky trail and mud/dirt that traverses a mostly pine forest on the edge of O'Leary's pond. Lots of ruts and the potential for…
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Expect a well-maintained gravel road that is primarily one lane wide, though there is ample room along the sides of the trail to safely move over for oncoming traffic. This scenic route is well known…
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An offshoot of Texas Road in Beartown State Forest, this is a seasonally maintained NYDEC Trail. During the summer and fall months, enjoy a breathtaking view of the changing leaves, deer, and other joys of…
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For those who are looking for a less swampy route through this unique landscape, this is it. This rolling trail passes through some new growth forest with the occasional mud hole along the way. Nothing…
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Texas Road through Beartown State Forest is designated Seasonal by the New York Department of Conservation and is not maintained between December 1st and April 1st. As such, during the winter and spring, it becomes…
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This out-and-back is a well-maintained seasonal road with some loose rocks on the larger side that get kicked up occasionally from the road surface. This track narrows in sections, so always be aware of the…
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This track follows along the old logging railroad line through the heart of Tughill forest land. Along this route, you will see abundant wildlife, swamps, deep forests, and cold water streams and brooks. The route…
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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…
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Newly refurbished as of 2025, this conservation easement access road is very well maintained with a new bridge crossing over Fall Brook. Part of the trail is used as a snowmobile trail in the winter,…
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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…
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Step back in time as this scenic two-track trail follows a pine-lined corridor into the tug hill forest. Along the route, remnants of the area's past can be found in the form of old stacked…
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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…
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This Lewis County ATV Trail System play area features a maintained main trail with multiple side spur mud and play sections for riders looking for additional challenges. The route travels through a mix of wooded…
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This route travels through the Lesser Wilderness State Forest, featuring long straightaways, rolling hills, and light curves. The trail primarily consists of maintained gravel and dirt roads with sections of loose rock, shallow mud, and…
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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,…
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This trail consists of a smooth, well-maintained gravel surface. Occasional potholes can be found along the route, but they are generally easy to spot and avoid. The road is wide enough to comfortably accommodate oncoming…
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This varied, multi-surface route connects the Tug Hill region to the southern Adirondacks. The trail features a mix of pavement, gravel, and occasional Lewis County-permitted side trails, offering diverse terrain and a chance to manage…
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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…
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This forest access road is perfect for going for a drive when camping around the Redfield Reservoir. This is a great drive to view some wildlife or take a short hike on the one trail…
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This is an unpaved, 60-inch ATV/SxS part of the St.Lawrence County Multi-Use Trail System, just opened. A county trail permit is required. Open annually from May 15th to September 15th. It's comprised of a combination…
Learn more about St. Lawrence County Multi-Use Trail - Southern Section