Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Winchendon, Massachusetts

Hutchinson Hill is a class 6 road consisting of dirt, gravel, and some areas of large boulders. Both ends of the road consist mostly of flat areas of dirt and gravel with a hill section in the center. The hill section consists of large rocks, some sticking up as much as 12 to 16 inches, and will req...
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This Class 6 road can be accessed from the north on Brimstone Corner Road (paved section), from the southeast on Old Antrim Road (Class 6), or from the southwest on Weston Road (Class 6). This fairly easy route and is a Class 6 winding road through NH's old-growth forest. The trail is a dirt road wi...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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This is a Class VI road in Danville, New Hampshire. You can access the trail from the east off of State Route 111A, turning onto the Hersey Road paved section. Trail access is to the left at the split (GH Carter Drive goes right), up into the woods. Follow signage for Beehive Hut at the split for th...
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Mountain Road is a New Hampshire Class VI road. Coming from the south, the route stays right, indicated by a Class VI sign, as Swamp Road goes left. Cow Pastures can be seen to the right as you begin your first climb onto Mountain Road. You will come back down to an intersection for Mountain View Sp...
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This track is very overgrown. If you like your paint, don't go down it. It does open up after the beginning, but it's super tight to start with branches all over the sides and top of your rig. The cell service is decent, but the GPS gets a little confused at times. The majority of the track is dirt;...
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Level 1, besides one water crossing, which I'd give a 2 for a 4x4, single track wide, mostly rough gravel, overgrown slightly, will cause some scraping on the paint, it's maintained a little bit with clearing trees that fell, starts in Stafford Springs, Connecticut then ends in Hampden Massachusetts...
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From the east, this road begins in Cummington, MA and heads west down a slight but rocky incline, into the Berkshire County town of Windsor where it is named Stearns Road. Mass DOT lists the road as in "intolerable" condition, and for most vehicles, this is spot on. Hardwood forests surround this se...
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Baker Road starts with a "1" rated car-friendly mixed gravel and paved section. It becomes a "2" rated two-track when it crosses Quaddick Town Farm Road. Most people enter the trail here to avoid houses. As it crosses Wakefield Pond Road it becomes "3" rated (4WD needed), uphill on loose and medium ...
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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...
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This trail starts with a "1" rating until you pass the two houses (slowly please), then becomes an upper "3" rating as it is poorly maintained and often muddy until it enters Rhode Island which is better at maintaining it. The trail terminates at the junction of Border Trail and Munyon Trail in the ...
Learn more about Wakefield Pond & Silver Brook Roads

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.
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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...
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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

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,...
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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...
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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...
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This Class 6 road can be accessed from the north on Brimstone Corner Road (paved section), from the southeast on Old Antrim Road (Class 6), or from the southwest on Weston Road (Class 6). This fairly easy route and is a Class 6 winding road through NH's old-growth forest. The trail is a dirt road wi...
Learn more about Brimstone Corner Road

This is a Class VI road in Danville, New Hampshire. You can access the trail from the east off of State Route 111A, turning onto the Hersey Road paved section. Trail access is to the left at the split (GH Carter Drive goes right), up into the woods. Follow signage for Beehive Hut at the split for th...
Learn more about Hersey Road

Mountain Road is a New Hampshire Class VI road. Coming from the south, the route stays right, indicated by a Class VI sign, as Swamp Road goes left. Cow Pastures can be seen to the right as you begin your first climb onto Mountain Road. You will come back down to an intersection for Mountain View Sp...
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This track is very overgrown. If you like your paint, don't go down it. It does open up after the beginning, but it's super tight to start with branches all over the sides and top of your rig. The cell service is decent, but the GPS gets a little confused at times. The majority of the track is dirt;...
Learn more about Sully's Way

This Class 6 road can be accessed from the north on Brimstone Corner Road (paved section), from the southeast on Old Antrim Road (Class 6), or from the southwest on Weston Road (Class 6). This fairly easy route and is a Class 6 winding road through NH's old-growth forest. The trail is a dirt road wi...
Learn more about Brimstone Corner Road

This is a Class VI road in Danville, New Hampshire. You can access the trail from the east off of State Route 111A, turning onto the Hersey Road paved section. Trail access is to the left at the split (GH Carter Drive goes right), up into the woods. Follow signage for Beehive Hut at the split for th...
Learn more about Hersey Road

Mountain Road is a New Hampshire Class VI road. Coming from the south, the route stays right, indicated by a Class VI sign, as Swamp Road goes left. Cow Pastures can be seen to the right as you begin your first climb onto Mountain Road. You will come back down to an intersection for Mountain View Sp...
Learn more about Mountain Road

This track is very overgrown. If you like your paint, don't go down it. It does open up after the beginning, but it's super tight to start with branches all over the sides and top of your rig. The cell service is decent, but the GPS gets a little confused at times. The majority of the track is dirt;...
Learn more about Sully's Way