Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Whitingham, Vermont

Low risk, high reward. This trail through Monroe State has it all: a wooded drive, fantastic views, and amazing waterfalls. The trail has two names because it is a town road that passes through two towns, with a different name in each town. The very northern end of the trail crosses Dunbar Brook whe...
Learn more about Monroe/ Raycroft Road

This is a well-maintained gravel road flanked by forests and dispersed campsites on either side. There is a gate at the entrance which is closed from December 15th to May 1st. Camping is allowed at the dispersed campsites which include space for 1-2 cars and a fire ring but no bathrooms. There are n...
Learn more about US FSR 74

Narrow trail that meanders along the path of the Stamford Stream, dotted with private property. There is a parking area about halfway down to get out and stretch your legs, or park and head to the stream for some fishing. If you make it to the end of the trail, there are ruins of an old mill, which ...
Learn more about Dunville Hollow Road

The trail is well-maintained by the National Forest Service and features several campsites along its length. It becomes narrow in certain sections, particularly toward the northern end, where it intersects with cross-country ski and hiking trails. Toward the southern end, ATV and SxS traffic is more...
Learn more about Prospect Mountain Trail

This is a very gentle dirt road with a mildly more difficult center section that is not maintained. The real gem of this trail is the access it provides to Bog Pond, which includes a small boat launch. This trail is a main access corridor leading to multiple off-shoot hiking trails in the Savoy Stat...
Learn more about Savoy Road/New State Road

Serving as a connection trail to County Road or the Klondike Trail, this trail is a simple, wide dirt road. Winding through the Vermont forest, you will be surrounded by a mix of hardwoods. It's a comfortable trail, with room to pass. If there's rain or wet ground, prepare to be muddy.
Learn more about County Road Connection

Serving as a perfect connection point to other trails, this trail is an easy dirt road with limited obstacles. Overall, it's a well-graded forest road winding through mixed hardwoods. The trail is wide enough for comfortable passing, and grades are mild. There's potential for shallow standing water ...
Learn more about Klondike Road

Somerset Trail (Forest Road 71) is a well-maintained, relatively smooth gravel road offering the same access and scenery as other routes in the area. Multiple pull-offs and campsites can be found along its length. Expect a moderate amount of vehicle traffic, and be aware of pedestrians and cyclists,...
Learn more about Somerset Trail

An alternate exit/entrance from County Road, this trail is a muddy, rocky, and rutted path through mostly hardwood forests. There are several instances where alternate paths avoid rockier terrain but travel through murky muddy pools. Near the intersection with County Road is a small murky pond and c...
Learn more about Risky Ranch Road (VT TR 302)

Also known as Forest Road 278, this trail starts very easily and is scenic, but quickly turns into a challenge when you turn to head uphill. The track will require you to air down as it is very rocky, narrow, and a slow crawl in places. There are ledges and areas where the trail washes out and leave...
Learn more about Middle Ridge Road

Also known as Forest Road 83, this track follows the Deerfield River as it winds through scenic wetlands before gradually transitioning into a dense conifer forest. The setting changes noticeably along the route, offering a mix of open, marshy views and shaded sections beneath the trees. The trail b...
Learn more about Flood Dam Trail

Adams Road is a deeply rutted and muddy road that descends from near an active fire tower (with a gated access road, but hiking up to it is permitted) down the northeast side of Borden Mountain. Views are mostly wooded, with some teases of mountains poking through the leaf canopy.
Learn more about Adams Road

This trail starts as a regular dirt road in a neighborhood. Soon after, the challenge starts. At the end of the neighborhood, you enter an overgrown two-track road, with >6 inch rock ledges that require higher clearance or good lines. When you reach the end, there is a steep downgrade full of large ...
Learn more about White Oak Road

Hallockville Road is a well-maintained dirt road through the Kenneth Dubuque State Forest. History abounds as you drive through this dense, but young mixed-wood forest. Incredibly good condition stone fences dart in and out of trees and large glacial erratics (boulders). The area was acquired by the...
Learn more about Hallockville Road

Bannis Road is an unmaintained road, open June 1st through December 30th. A rolling, wooded trail, it is easily completed with any high-clearance vehicle, with only a few deep gullies and ledges. It does feed into several other trails, some permitting ATVs and dirt bikes, and others for non-motorize...
Learn more about Bannis Road

Middle Road is a well-maintained state forest road traversing the Kenneth Dubuque State Forest from South to North. Like the nearby Hallockville Road, this easy drive brings you through a young forest with a deep farming history. Multiple foundations can be spotted as you drive through mixed wood fo...
Learn more about Middle Road

This trail starts and ends on easier terrain, but the middle section is a nice little challenge. Dense hardwood forests, numerous babbling brooks, ancient stone bridges, a grassy field, and even a couple of mud holes are just some of the varied sights Stetson Road brings you through as you drive int...
Learn more about Stetson Road

Also known as Forest Road 86, this short but important trail provides access to several campsites, some of which are drier than others in the area. It’s a narrow, out-and-back two-track that terminates at a boulder wall, where a clearly visible trail continues on foot or by mountain bike to its end.
Learn more about Smith Woods Trail

A smooth, easy-going track with several pull-offs for photos and wildlife viewing. The road is well maintained by the Forest Service and sees more traffic than most in the area due to the campground at its termination point. Improvements to the campground began in 2025 and are ongoing into 2026, and...
Learn more about Grout Pond Road

During the on-season, this is a well-maintained trail off of Kelly Strand Road that leads to a beautiful pond. There is parking available at the end of the trail, with a 0.3-mile walk to Branch Pond. The trail is accessible to most vehicles depending on the weather.
Learn more about Branch Pond Trail

This is a well-maintained gravel road flanked by forests and dispersed campsites on either side. There is a gate at the entrance which is closed from December 15th to May 1st. Camping is allowed at the dispersed campsites which include space for 1-2 cars and a fire ring but no bathrooms. There are n...
Learn more about US FSR 74

Serving as a connection trail to County Road or the Klondike Trail, this trail is a simple, wide dirt road. Winding through the Vermont forest, you will be surrounded by a mix of hardwoods. It's a comfortable trail, with room to pass. If there's rain or wet ground, prepare to be muddy.
Learn more about County Road Connection

Serving as a perfect connection point to other trails, this trail is an easy dirt road with limited obstacles. Overall, it's a well-graded forest road winding through mixed hardwoods. The trail is wide enough for comfortable passing, and grades are mild. There's potential for shallow standing water ...
Learn more about Klondike Road

During the on-season, this is a well-maintained trail off of Kelly Strand Road that leads to a beautiful pond. There is parking available at the end of the trail, with a 0.3-mile walk to Branch Pond. The trail is accessible to most vehicles depending on the weather.
Learn more about Branch Pond Trail

This is a well-maintained gravel road flanked by forests and dispersed campsites on either side. There is a gate at the entrance which is closed from December 15th to May 1st. Camping is allowed at the dispersed campsites which include space for 1-2 cars and a fire ring but no bathrooms. There are n...
Learn more about US FSR 74

Serving as a connection trail to County Road or the Klondike Trail, this trail is a simple, wide dirt road. Winding through the Vermont forest, you will be surrounded by a mix of hardwoods. It's a comfortable trail, with room to pass. If there's rain or wet ground, prepare to be muddy.
Learn more about County Road Connection

Serving as a perfect connection point to other trails, this trail is an easy dirt road with limited obstacles. Overall, it's a well-graded forest road winding through mixed hardwoods. The trail is wide enough for comfortable passing, and grades are mild. There's potential for shallow standing water ...
Learn more about Klondike Road

During the on-season, this is a well-maintained trail off of Kelly Strand Road that leads to a beautiful pond. There is parking available at the end of the trail, with a 0.3-mile walk to Branch Pond. The trail is accessible to most vehicles depending on the weather.
Learn more about Branch Pond Trail