Dirt Bike Trails
Near Hartsdale, New York

Thomaston Dam Loop is a moderate dual-sport style ride best suited for experienced dirt bike riders looking for a mix of flowing singletrack and faster gravel segments within a controlled OHV area. Located along the Naugatuck River corridor just north of Thomaston Dam, this motorcycle-only trail sys...
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The trailhead for the Two Towers Loop is accessed from Reed Rd. You will see wild animals from the adjacent Six Flags safari park. Once you turn onto the trails you will be on soft Pine Barren sand and dirt. This terrain varies with the seasons-deep in the summer, loose in the fall and firm in sprin...
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This trail is a straightforward path; however, there are sections that have puddle crossings that range from six to ten inches in size and require some ground clearance. The majority of obstacles are very straightforward and can be overcome with a stock vehicle. This road is located in the southern ...
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In order to access the trail system of the Cockaponset State Forest, Old Country Road is a very straightforward dirt and gravel entrance. The road allows for a smooth cruising experience through the state forest.
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The dirt and gravel Mottland Road to Jericho Road leads directly into the Cockaponset State Forest trail network. Enjoy a leisurely drive through the forest on this road. A 4x4 /AWD is not needed to drive this road in regular conditions.
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Serving as an entrance to the Cockaponset State Forest trail system, Filley Road is a very straightforward dirt and gravel path. The road allows for a smooth cruising experience through the forest and offers additional access to more trails in the state forest.
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This mellow backroad route through Meshomasic State Forest follows a rough, mostly dirt track with a few gravel sections mixed in. It’s doable in nearly any vehicle, but something with off-road durability makes the ride smoother, especially when the ruts deepen, or rain turns things muddy. You’ll pa...
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Amazing Prerunner trail for those that like to pick up the speed a bit. Lots of desert-style whoop sections, with deeper areas that can make it feel like you're riding on a roller coaster. Expect a fair share of standard Barrens water/mud holes along the trail, but all have a bypass, or you can trav...
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This is an open easy trail through Whites Bog Village and the Bogs in the area. These are maintained bog roads that require no special skill or vehicle to navigate. Along this loop, you will encounter many other drivers, fishing, wildlife, and other colorful scenery. This trail is open only during d...
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This is an easy, flat dirt and sand road that takes you under the branches of the Barrens Pines. After a good rain, expect many water and mudholes ranging from small to covering the road. There are many foot trails in the area, so if you like hiking, you can stop and stretch your legs. A great run f...
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Glassworks Trail is part of a trail network in the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest. This trail connects you from Egg Harbor Road Trail to Route 70. The diversity of this trail ranges from hard-packed sand and small washout water crossings to mud holes. It spans about 4.5 miles and takes about 30 minut...
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Nice and easy drive through the Barrens Pines. If you enjoy the faster prerunner style driving, this trail is a nice and easy run to complete. There are many small water holes on both sides of the trail that can be fun to splash the water all over. Keep an eye out for ATVs and Dirt bikes, especially...
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Muddy Road Trail is a trail within the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest. This trail routes you around the back side of Pakim Pond and a picnic area. This short trail is 2.1 miles long and contains multiple deep water/mud holes and a tight winding trail. You can access this trail from either Coppers Roa...
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Enter off 539. The trail is mostly sand and gravel and is somewhat flat. About a quarter mile in, there is a depressed campsite. After it rains, you can expect pools of water large and small. Some have go-around areas; the best practice is to stay on the outside of them. There can be ruts in the mid...
Learn more about Bryant to Hays Road

This is the Forked River Mountain Summit Trail, giving you the easiest route to the very scenic summit of the Forked River Mountains. Most of the trail has been recently maintained by the forestry service filling in most of the major mud ruts and water holes, making the trail much more easily access...
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This is an overall very fun trail. There are the ever-famous Barrens water and mud holes, where you never really know the actual depth, and lots of whoops and off-camber travel. Most of the waterholes are soft bottom, so it is best to stick around the edges unless you have a friend, then go right ah...
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Mt Wilcox Road is the main loop that meanders through Beartown State Forest. The loop is 4.3 miles and climbs from 1,600 feet to 2,100 feet. The trail begins and ends off Benedict Pond Road. Halfway through the route from either direction is a short spur that breaks off and provides access to the su...
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Sky Peak Road is a short connector between Beartown Mountain Road and Wilcox Mountain Road. The trail begins from Beartown and climbs from 1760 to 1900 feet in the short 0.7 miles of the trail over loose rock. The trail is well-graded in most sections, with some showing exposed rock. The trail ends...
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Birches Road is a connector trail between Whitehorse Road and Apple Pie Fire Tower Trail. This trail is an easy green trail that contains some whoops and tight sections due to the overgrowth. This trail can be easily done in any vehicle.
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Enter this trail from either the Apple Pie Hill side off of Chatsworth Road or from the Washington Turnpike. This 6-mile track runs through Wharton State Forest. There are ponds along this trail to stop and sit at. The trail ranges from hard-packed to loose sand with varying depths of mud or water h...
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The trailhead for the Two Towers Loop is accessed from Reed Rd. You will see wild animals from the adjacent Six Flags safari park. Once you turn onto the trails you will be on soft Pine Barren sand and dirt. This terrain varies with the seasons-deep in the summer, loose in the fall and firm in sprin...
Learn more about Two Towers Loop

This trail is a straightforward path; however, there are sections that have puddle crossings that range from six to ten inches in size and require some ground clearance. The majority of obstacles are very straightforward and can be overcome with a stock vehicle. This road is located in the southern ...
Learn more about Tower Hill Road to Spruce Ledge Road

In order to access the trail system of the Cockaponset State Forest, Old Country Road is a very straightforward dirt and gravel entrance. The road allows for a smooth cruising experience through the state forest.
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The dirt and gravel Mottland Road to Jericho Road leads directly into the Cockaponset State Forest trail network. Enjoy a leisurely drive through the forest on this road. A 4x4 /AWD is not needed to drive this road in regular conditions.
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The trailhead for the Two Towers Loop is accessed from Reed Rd. You will see wild animals from the adjacent Six Flags safari park. Once you turn onto the trails you will be on soft Pine Barren sand and dirt. This terrain varies with the seasons-deep in the summer, loose in the fall and firm in sprin...
Learn more about Two Towers Loop

This trail is a straightforward path; however, there are sections that have puddle crossings that range from six to ten inches in size and require some ground clearance. The majority of obstacles are very straightforward and can be overcome with a stock vehicle. This road is located in the southern ...
Learn more about Tower Hill Road to Spruce Ledge Road

In order to access the trail system of the Cockaponset State Forest, Old Country Road is a very straightforward dirt and gravel entrance. The road allows for a smooth cruising experience through the state forest.
Learn more about Old Country Road

The dirt and gravel Mottland Road to Jericho Road leads directly into the Cockaponset State Forest trail network. Enjoy a leisurely drive through the forest on this road. A 4x4 /AWD is not needed to drive this road in regular conditions.
Learn more about Mottlan - Jericho Road