Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Winooski, Vermont

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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This route is comprised of Vermont dirt farm roads and some class 4 roads. This scenic drive samples some of northern Vermont's beautiful country settings and looks into the farming community. It is not a…
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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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A very scenic Vermont back road drive. Road surface was mostly packed gravel with some muddy section. These are mainly farm roads so be on the look out for farm equipment or live stock .…
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This is a very scenic drive that cuts through a wilderness management area and logging land. This trail was recently regraded for a logging operation so it's in great shape. There are some low wet…
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Located in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest this short trail bypasses a section of Scenic Route 100 north of Pittsfield. A fairly narrow and sometimes muddy section of a few miles is back-ended by a…
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Mainly a dirt and farm road with short sections of class 4. Be on the look out for dairy cattle and farm equipment. This is a great drive any time of the year, but when…
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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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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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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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Classic Vermont class 4 road that cuts across Willoughby State Forest and accesses Wheeler mountain. The road is in relatively good condition with only a few difficult spots. There are not many pull-offs or places…
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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 will bring you along the powerlines on the Vermont side of Moore Reservoir. This trail is mainly made up of gravel roads with water bars, ascents, and descents. There are many many offshoots…
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Vermont Class 4 Road: This up-and-back road is a quick, unchallenging trail to an amazing view of Prospect Rock. The trail ends at a gate shortly after it is joined by the Appalachian Trail. If…
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Vermont Class 4 Road: This is an easy drive through a notch between Little Equinox and Pendock Hill. The trail is sometimes steep, especially on the eastern slope, but includes nothing too technical. The road…
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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 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 a mix of Forest Service/logging roads with some well-maintained power line trails included. This drive has amazing views and is truly enjoyable. There are multiple culverts and small streams that flood the road…
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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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Hubbard Brook Road is a well-maintained U.S. Forest Service road located in the southwestern section of New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest. Conveniently accessed from Interstate 93, this route offers a quiet, scenic drive that…
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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 is a seasonal dirt road, but well-maintained in the summer. The trail leads to the Tenant Falls trailhead and roadside camping. Big parking area/turnaround at the end of the road. There are four first-come…
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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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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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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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Gale River is a well-maintained gravel road through White Mountain National Forest and has many hiking trails to access along the roadway. This winding and scenic roadway provides many views of the South Branch of…
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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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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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Haystack Road is a well-maintained gravel forest road that ends at the North Twin hiking trailhead. When we arrived, the Forest Service was grading the road that appears to be heavily traveled for hiking. 10…
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Tripoli Road is a well-maintained forest road that connects the Town of Waterville Valley to Thornton via a pass between Mt. Tecumseh and Mt. Osceola. This road is easily passable by any vehicle and is…
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