Off-Road Trails
Near Clarendon, Vermont

Black Branch Trail, also known as Forest Service Road 60, is a scenic out-and-back route. The trail follows a narrow two-track corridor beneath a dense canopy of hardwoods, providing a peaceful backcountry experience with very little traffic. Multiple primitive campsites can be found along the route...
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Old Job Road, also known as Forest Service Road 30, is an easy two-track path that winds through dense forests, scenic beaver swamps, and bogs. Accessible to most vehicles, the route features primitive campsites, backcountry bridges, and several intersecting hiking trails. Expect a tranquil experien...
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An easy drive just off a fork from FR 10. A few twists and turns through the trees take you to a spectacular camping area right on the water. This one-vehicle-wide dirt road will bring you over a bridge and through the woods- some parts on foot, others on wheels. Foot traffic is welcome to cross thi...
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This trail offers a diverse experience, transitioning through a variety of surfaces ranging from well-maintained gravel to classic dirt two-track. As you drive the path, you will be accompanied by the scenic beauty of nearby streams and cascading waterfalls. The trail concludes at a spacious turnaro...
Learn more about Messer Hill Road

A quick spur through an easily accessible forest trail set on the west side of the Green Mountain National Forest. This spunky trail may be short, but the sounds of being in the middle of nowhere quickly consume you. While traversing slightly rutted dirt tracks, you'll come upon a couple of small hi...
Learn more about Danby Depot Spur - FS 48A

This route follows a smooth gravel path that offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and scenic mountain vistas. The well-maintained road passes by several residences and serves as an active thoroughfare for equestrians, pedestrians, and cyclists. Please practice courtesy when passing ot...
Learn more about Lynds Hill Road

This route features a smooth, well-maintained gravel trail winding through Coolidge State Forest. It includes several primitive roadside campsites, one of which is situated directly next to a small waterfall. While the trail is wide enough for two vehicles to pass in most areas, please be aware that...
Learn more about Quarry Road

This scenic two-track shelf trail winds through a parcel of the Coolidge State Forest, featuring a challenging switchback and views of a shallow gorge. Throughout the route, you will encounter multiple waterfalls, one campsite pull off located directly beside the trail, eventually leading to a seclu...
Learn more about Bruyn Road

This is a smooth gravel trail leading into Coolidge State Forest. Whetstone Brook runs alongside the route for much of the way, offering numerous scenic photo opportunities and fishing spots for the adventurous. Please be mindful that the southern end of the trail features a large parking area for V...
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This well-maintained trail winds through a state park forest, where you should remain alert for non-motorized, multi-use traffic. It is rather steep, but the sign makes it seem like it will be worse. The route is toll-free until the state park entrance. A highlight of the trail is a historic Civilia...
Learn more about Coolidge State Park Road

This route features a smooth gravel surface that winds through a dense hardwood forest before transitioning into clearings that offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. While the track is bordered by large private residential properties on both sides, the area remains heavily forested, ...
Learn more about Bridgewater Hill Road

This lower section of Hale Hollow serves as an ATV and SxS trail that offers numerous opportunities for roadside fishing and access to hiking trails within the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area. The route concludes at a four-corners parking area, which features an informational kiosk with detail...
Learn more about Hale Hollow Trail

This route follows a feeder stream, offering scenic views from elevated shelf road sections. The trail consists primarily of maintained gravel, though it features a few rough patches, particularly following mud season. The route transitions from a stretch lined with private residences on one end to ...
Learn more about Dailey Hollow Road

Tabor Brook Trail, also known as Forest Service Road 279, is a primitive gravel out-and-back two-track route. The trail features tight sections and several scenic primitive campsites as it winds alongside Mount Tabor Brook. This USFS road ultimately terminates at the entrance of an unmaintained Clas...
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This scenic Class 4 road offers a well-balanced mix of terrain and serves as an alternate route within Section 4 of the North East Backcountry Discovery Route (NEBDR). While not overly demanding, it’s far more engaging than a typical dirt road, with standing water, muddy stretches, and moderate rock...
Learn more about Colby Pond Trail

This upper portion of Hale Hollow features a well-maintained gravel road that offers scenic views of the Vermont countryside, winding through dense forest and open pasture land. The route follows the path of Broad Brook as it flows down toward the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area. There are num...
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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

Danby (FS 10) is a straightforward forest road best suited for casual offroaders and overlanders looking for a quiet drive through the Green Mountain National Forest with minimal technical challenge. Running between Danby-Landgrove Road and Little Michigan trailheads along the edges of the Peru Peak...
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Staples Brook Trail, also known as Forest Service Road 58, is a true mountain two-track trail. Running along the border of the Peru Peak Wilderness, this route crosses mountain streams at two different locations. Multiple primitive roadside campsites are scattered along the length of the trail, maki...
Learn more about Staples Brook Road

The Coolidge State Forest access road is a recently restored track that winds through the Curtis Hollow block of the forest. This narrow gravel and stone route features a picturesque bridge crossing over a brook trout-inhabited creek. Near the end of the trail, visitors will find a picnic area compl...
Learn more about Coolidge State Forest Access Road

An easy drive just off a fork from FR 10. A few twists and turns through the trees take you to a spectacular camping area right on the water. This one-vehicle-wide dirt road will bring you over a bridge and through the woods- some parts on foot, others on wheels. Foot traffic is welcome to cross thi...
Learn more about Old Job Rd Trail

A quick spur through an easily accessible forest trail set on the west side of the Green Mountain National Forest. This spunky trail may be short, but the sounds of being in the middle of nowhere quickly consume you. While traversing slightly rutted dirt tracks, you'll come upon a couple of small hi...
Learn more about Danby Depot Spur - FS 48A

This is a smooth gravel trail leading into Coolidge State Forest. Whetstone Brook runs alongside the route for much of the way, offering numerous scenic photo opportunities and fishing spots for the adventurous. Please be mindful that the southern end of the trail features a large parking area for V...
Learn more about Rangers Road

This lower section of Hale Hollow serves as an ATV and SxS trail that offers numerous opportunities for roadside fishing and access to hiking trails within the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area. The route concludes at a four-corners parking area, which features an informational kiosk with detail...
Learn more about Hale Hollow Trail

An easy drive just off a fork from FR 10. A few twists and turns through the trees take you to a spectacular camping area right on the water. This one-vehicle-wide dirt road will bring you over a bridge and through the woods- some parts on foot, others on wheels. Foot traffic is welcome to cross thi...
Learn more about Old Job Rd Trail

A quick spur through an easily accessible forest trail set on the west side of the Green Mountain National Forest. This spunky trail may be short, but the sounds of being in the middle of nowhere quickly consume you. While traversing slightly rutted dirt tracks, you'll come upon a couple of small hi...
Learn more about Danby Depot Spur - FS 48A

This is a smooth gravel trail leading into Coolidge State Forest. Whetstone Brook runs alongside the route for much of the way, offering numerous scenic photo opportunities and fishing spots for the adventurous. Please be mindful that the southern end of the trail features a large parking area for V...
Learn more about Rangers Road

This lower section of Hale Hollow serves as an ATV and SxS trail that offers numerous opportunities for roadside fishing and access to hiking trails within the Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area. The route concludes at a four-corners parking area, which features an informational kiosk with detail...
Learn more about Hale Hollow Trail