Off-Road Trails
Near Chelsea, Vermont

An amazing way to see real Vermont with never-ending views and just technical enough to keep you thinking. The route is a mix of dirt roads and class four roads with minimal pavement, probably only 10 miles total. If it has rained in the last few days the difficulty will increase a bit there are a ...
Learn more about Explore Vermont Brookfield to Wells River

This scenic route winds through the heart of Vermont’s picturesque farm country, following a meandering creek through forested sections and open pasture land. Featuring smooth gravel surfaces and frequent opportunities to stop and admire the numerous waterfalls located directly alongside the road, t...
Learn more about Rix Road

Beginning at the historic mill site bridge over the First Branch of the White River, this route follows a feeder stream toward its source. The trail features a well-maintained gravel road that winds through the countryside, offering several scenic pull-offs ideal for trout fishing. Please note that ...
Learn more about Mill Road

This route begins at Route 14, where you will head upstream following Whitewater Brook. The trail winds through a picturesque rural corridor defined by its well-preserved stacked stone walls that trace the boundaries of the landscape, alongside relics of early agriculture, including weathered old ba...
Learn more about White Brook Road

Follow the Fay Brook trail upstream from the main highway. The path consists of hard-packed gravel and is a multi-use trail, so please be cautious of equestrian riders, cyclists, and runners. There are multiple pull-offs along the route that offer excellent access for fishing. This is an accessible ...
Learn more about Fay Brook Road

This scenic gravel route winds through the picturesque Vermont countryside, offering streamside pull-offs and a rich historical atmosphere. Along the way, numerous unofficial and official heritage sites, including traditional farmhouses, rustic barns, and serene, stone-walled cemeteries. The drive f...
Learn more about Broad Brook Road

Moore Road is a scenic, out-and-back trail featuring a smooth, twisting gravel path that winds through a heavily forested landscape. Throughout the drive, you will find several convenient pull-off areas along the road, perfect for parking to enjoy local fishing spots or take photographs of the surro...
Learn more about Moore Road

A short but rewarding Class IV route in the ancient woods of Vermont, making a great loop with the nearby Burton Woods Road. There is one challenging section with a relatively narrow bypass route; full-size vehicles will navigate both. Both ends of this road have been privately maintained for logg...
Learn more about Podunk Road

A scenic, easy route crossing the Appalachian Trail. Along the way are ancient stone walls and foundations, a breakfast house for trail hikers with a porta-potty, and even a cemetery. There are several moderate difficulty areas with short bypass routes. The photos show the moderate difficulty ro...
Learn more about Burton Woods Road

This smooth, well-maintained gravel road winds through historic farmland, frequently lined by classic stone walls and dotted with vintage farmhouses and barns. The route offers periodic breaks in the forest, providing views of the surrounding mountain valley. There is no camping available along this...
Learn more about Webster Hill Road

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 mountain streams with good bridges and solid road surfaces. Verizon has ...
Learn more about Patterson Brook Road Fire Service 50

A quick journey up this well-maintained gravel road offers beautiful views of the White River Valley below. There is one pull-off spot along the route, which is wide enough to accommodate passing traffic. The trail concludes at the entrance of a private horse ranch marked with "No Trespassing" signs...
Learn more about New Boston Road

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 fall foliage is at peak it's mind-blowing. This scenic drive through central Vermont can be connected with other routes in the area...
Learn more about Stock Bridge Road to Woodstock

This is legally a Class 4 town road, so anything on it should technically be registered. Typically, the main loop is a fairly mild drive through the woods. There are options to get a bit more radical if you want to try the Moretown Mountain Escape Spur, Kelley Brook Road, or Lynch Trail, which are a...
Learn more about Lynch Hill Loop

Also known as Forest Road 330, this route follows the White River to a dead-end turnaround point. The road surface consists of well-maintained gravel with occasional potholes. Several pull-offs along the route are large enough for car camping, and there is a dedicated parking area for White River ac...
Learn more about Pit Road

This trail is open seasonally from May 23rd until the first snowfall. The route begins at the bridge just off the highway, starting on a gravel surface before transitioning to dirt as you climb the side of South Hill, where you will be rewarded with sporadic mountain views. Please exercise caution, ...
Learn more about South Hill Road

The route begins on a smooth gravel surface before transitioning to dirt as you near the end. Please note that the trail concludes at the start of a Class 4 road, where the turnaround area is tight and bordered by a steep drop-off into the brook; please exercise extreme caution. Camping is strictly ...
Learn more about Bartlett Brook Road

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 smooth well maintained gravel road. There are some slightly off-camber sections, but nothing ...
Learn more about Liberty Hill / FR 223

Fletcher Brook Road is a seasonal route that opens on May 23rd and closes at the first snowfall. The surface consists primarily of loose dirt and gravel, featuring several rough sections. Please be aware that this is an active logging road and a popular powersports route; remain vigilant and always ...
Learn more about Fletcher Brook Road

A scenic route located partly in the Hartford, VT Town Forest, full of hiking trails, vernal pools, and wildlife. The south end towers above the Connecticut Valley, offering a spectacular view of the Lebanon Municipal Airport and a massive gravel mine. This trail is through and through; however, t...
Learn more about Reservoir Rd

This is legally a Class 4 town road, so anything on it should technically be registered. Typically, the main loop is a fairly mild drive through the woods. There are options to get a bit more radical if you want to try the Moretown Mountain Escape Spur, Kelley Brook Road, or Lynch Trail, which are a...
Learn more about Lynch Hill Loop

This trail is open seasonally from May 23rd until the first snowfall. The route begins at the bridge just off the highway, starting on a gravel surface before transitioning to dirt as you climb the side of South Hill, where you will be rewarded with sporadic mountain views. Please exercise caution, ...
Learn more about South Hill Road

Fletcher Brook Road is a seasonal route that opens on May 23rd and closes at the first snowfall. The surface consists primarily of loose dirt and gravel, featuring several rough sections. Please be aware that this is an active logging road and a popular powersports route; remain vigilant and always ...
Learn more about Fletcher Brook Road

This scenic, well-maintained route follows the North Branch Ottauquechee River, gradually gaining elevation to offer sweeping vistas before winding back into the forest. Along the way, you will encounter historic barns and charming houses that border a local conservation area, providing a perfect bl...
Learn more about Chateauguay Road

An amazing way to see real Vermont with never-ending views and just technical enough to keep you thinking. The route is a mix of dirt roads and class four roads with minimal pavement, probably only 10 miles total. If it has rained in the last few days the difficulty will increase a bit there are a ...
Learn more about Explore Vermont Brookfield to Wells River

This is legally a Class 4 town road, so anything on it should technically be registered. Typically, the main loop is a fairly mild drive through the woods. There are options to get a bit more radical if you want to try the Moretown Mountain Escape Spur, Kelley Brook Road, or Lynch Trail, which are a...
Learn more about Lynch Hill Loop

This trail is open seasonally from May 23rd until the first snowfall. The route begins at the bridge just off the highway, starting on a gravel surface before transitioning to dirt as you climb the side of South Hill, where you will be rewarded with sporadic mountain views. Please exercise caution, ...
Learn more about South Hill Road

Fletcher Brook Road is a seasonal route that opens on May 23rd and closes at the first snowfall. The surface consists primarily of loose dirt and gravel, featuring several rough sections. Please be aware that this is an active logging road and a popular powersports route; remain vigilant and always ...
Learn more about Fletcher Brook Road