Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Wilmington, New York

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…
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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…
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Shelving Rock Road starts at the Sly Pond Road and takes you to several primitive campsites, trailheads that lead to breathtaking waterfalls, and Lake George in the Lake George Wild Forest in the eastern part…
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The Dacy Clearing Road starts at the Shelving Rock Road and takes you to several primitive campsites and the Dacy Clearing Trailhead in the Lake George Wild Forest in the eastern part of the Adirondack…
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This is a 50" Trail on Saint Lawrence County Parcel 20. Heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, allowing for observation of nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail,…
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Hog Town Road connects Shelving Rock Road at the west end and County Road 16 at the east end of the trail. The road takes you to a few hiking trails and a fishing pond…
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This well-maintained gravel road in the town of Hopkinton is open to all registered, motorized vehicles. It connects from the Lake Ozonia Road multi-use trail to the Sylvan Falls Road part of the county multi-use…
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This is a gravel, New York State Forest Road open to all registered motorized vehicles, bicycles, and hikers. It's mostly open, hardwood forest, easy navigation, with many opportunities for wild game observation, and is available…
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This trail is an unmaintained gravel road on the New York Goldmine Conservation Easement and provides a fun driving experience with wetlands and wildlife to see. The gravel road follows along the Rainbow Reservoir that…
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Lyme Adirondacks Timberland Company owns and maintains this track and the surrounding land. ATVs and Snowmobiles are NOT permitted on this track, but Mountain Bikers can often be found along its route, so be aware.…
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This unmaintained gravel spur branches off Goldmine Road and the main easement access route. The road follows an old logging path, offering a rugged but navigable drive through forested terrain. Scattered along the route are…
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This 2.25 mile route of minimally maintained gravel and town road is open to all registered motorized vehicles. It connects sections of the St. Lawrence County Multi-Use Trail, has some great views of the St.…
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Big Hollow Road is an out-and-back off-road trail that begins at the base of Prospect Mountain in Lake George. The route starts by passing through two tunnels beneath the Adirondack Northway (I-87). After emerging on…
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This trail is a seasonal gravel road in the Town of Hopkinton that connects White Hill Road to the Jones Road section of the county multi-use trail. It is not plowed in winter and receives…
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This is a public access gravel road into Clear Pond. Some great views along the road, and Clear Pond has great Brook Trout fishing opportunities. Easy access to most any vehicle on a minimum-maintenance road.…
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Sections of this trail require a county trail pass. This trail is 40 Miles. It is a combination of gravel and some pavement which was established by St. Lawrence County, New York, for ATV/UTV use.…
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This track and the surrounding land are owned and maintained by Lyme Adirondacks Timberland Company. ATVs and Snowmobiles are NOT permitted on this track, but Mountain Bikers can often be found along its route, so…
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This is the main access road to all other trails on the easement. It is an umaintained gravel road, starts at NY Rt56 and connects to the St. Lawrence County Multi-Use Trail and other trails…
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This is an active logging road open to the public that is well-maintained and consists mainly of packed dirt and sand. The trail begins at a high point and winds its way down to the…
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This relatively smooth out-and-back trail will take you through the pine woods of the Southern Adirondack region. There are many opportunities to drive onto trail spurs that will lead you to great spots to photograph…
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This is an old rail bed section that runs from Brasher to Norwood. Gravel and stone with some rough, rocky, and wet sections. Lots of views of wetlands and the inhabitants. It's an out-and-trail with…
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Another easy trail following the Grass River towards Baldface Mountain. The trail is muddy, hilly, and rocky in spots, but easy going. It's an ATV trail but accessible to wider SxSs up to 64 inches.…
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Just another option that connects to the Grass River Trail. Easy-going ATV trail with stony, muddy areas, hills, and some tight maneuvering required. Makes for an interesting option to get to the Grass River for…
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Old, unmaintained logging road from Main Haul Road to Long Pond. Access to a Camping site with a privy and excellent trout fishing. The campsite can accommodate small RV trailers, truck campers, vans, and tents.…
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A very well-maintained fire service road that follows the boundary of the bread loaf wilderness in the Green Mountain Forest. There are many amazing off-grid camping spots with some amazing views. This out-and-back road crosses…
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This is a 50" Trail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. Heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail, formed 20 years…
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Old logging road (more like a skidder track). It can be especially difficult in the early Spring or following heavy rainfall. This trail will take you across the southern part of the easement and connect…
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This is a route from South Colton to Parishville. Parking is available behind Robideau's Mahogany Ridge where there is food and drinks. Kitty corner to RMR is Boyce's Gas Station which besides gas has food,…
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This is a 50-inch rail on St. Lawrence County Parcel 20. This is a heavily wooded forest, dirt trail. Easy and fun to ride, observing nature and wildlife. Part of the original County Pilot Trail,…
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This is a logbook skidder trail, fixed up a bit for access by ATVs. It is brushy, muddy, stony, and overgrown with no maintenance. Part of a trail network on LongPond Conservation Easement, it is…
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