Off-Road Trails Near DeRuyter, New York

This is a seasonal road that is not maintained during winter. It's a two-track road that's mostly gravel with some sandy sections. In the winter, it is used as a snowmobile trail. Early and late winter offer some challenging snow-covered sections with mild hill climbs. Spring and summer will revea...
Learn more about Cuyler Hill Road

This is a two-track seasonal gravel road. The trail is not well maintained and is generally rutted with sections of softball-sized rocks. It is a short out-and-back trail and starts with a gentle hill climb over the rocks, ruts, and washouts. The end of the trail is in the forest and is often muddy ...
Learn more about Cuyler Hill PFAR

This route consists of seasonal gravel roads that are generally well-maintained in the summer. During the winter the roads are used for snowmobile trails. The roads lead to several side routes that are two-tracks, most are out-and-back routes and will add adventure to the ride. The main road is easi...
Learn more about Linklaen State Forest

This seasonal forest access road is a quick out-and-back route that can be combined with other trails in the area. The single-track road winds through dense forest, offering a scenic drive with several viewpoints and hiking spots along the way. The road is well-maintained and gravel-covered, with se...
Learn more about Maxon Creek State Forest

This small connector road links Morgan Hill Road and Power Line Road, curving back to rejoin Morgan Hill Road. It begins in an open logged clearing that can be filled with wildflowers in the summer, before climbing gently uphill at a mild grade. The surface is mostly gravel with a few puddles and mi...
Learn more about Chickadee Howl Road

This route has various obstacles and is a challenge for some factory vehicles. The trail offers several optional routes that offer more difficult obstacles. The trail runs along a power line between two other roads. About half down the trail, the main trail veers off into a stream. The main trail ca...
Learn more about Morgan Hill Power Line Trail

This route leads into the roads at Morgan Hill and provides views of the valley as it winds through several fields and forested sections. The route can be accessed to enter or leave Morgan Hill. The trail is a well-maintained gravel road and can be accessed from the main road in Morgan Hill or used...
Learn more about Eaton Hill Road

Seasonal forest road that winds through the picturesque Cuyler Hill State Forest. The track features a mix of well-maintained gravel sections and more challenging areas with moderate ruts and occasional loose rocks. The road is canopied by mature hardwoods in many sections, creating a tunnel-like ex...
Learn more about Randall Hill Road

Seasonal road with a combination of smooth gravel and rocky, rutted sections. This route connects to other trails in Linklaen State Forest and can be combined for several hours of riding. Route winds through scenic overlooks and some small hills that may require four-wheel drive when wet. During the...
Learn more about Freeman Rd

This is a seasonal road that connects with Cuyler Hill State Forest. The track is a combination of gravel and mud with large ruts and rocks in many areas. The road has been under repair for some time, providing a little more challenging drive. SUVs or 4x4s would have no trouble with the track howeve...
Learn more about Jipson Hill PFAR

This route covers seasonal roads with many sections that are washed out or have very low-hanging branches. The route is less maintained than many others in the area, making driving more interesting. The two-track feels like a forest road and while easily navigated, it is much tighter in spots than o...
Learn more about Tioughnioga Wildlife Management Area

The route is through Morgan Hill State Forest on seasonal roads. The road is gravel, single-lane, and well-maintained. There are multiple scenic views toward Labrador Hollow and numerous side roads and hiking trails. The main road is safe for any vehicle, while an SUV is recommended for the side ...
Learn more about Morgan Hill

This track is mostly gravel roads through State Forest. There's a nice trailside brook with plenty of tall trees and rock formations, as well as opportunities to hike and fish along this route. The lower portion before the highway crossing into Muller Hill Forest can be accessed year-round. The seco...
Learn more about Buck's Brook Track

This is a seasonal gravel road that winds through the eastern section of Taylor Valley State Forest. The road starts with well-maintained gravel and transitions into a narrower two-track as it pushes deeper into the forest. Cross Island Road provides a scenic drive through mixed hardwoods and conife...
Learn more about Cross Island Road

This route is a seasonal road that begins with some rough gravel and then turns into a two-track road. Starting at Telephone Road will take you into the forest and then a gentle descent into the valley. The trail can also be accessed from Taylor Valley Road. The trail crosses several small streams, ...
Learn more about Taylor Valley State Forrest

These are gravel roads that lead to a single two-track. The two-track winds through fields and woods. In the summer, there is a long stretch covered in a full canopy. In the winter, much of this route turns into a snowmobile track and is off-limits to full-size vehicles. The full route is on seasona...
Learn more about Sunset Hill in Homer

A well-maintained gravel road winds through Pharsalia Woods State Forest. Along this route, you will find several ponds with beaver dams and multiple side roads, which can create several hours of exploring. The main road is very smooth; however, the multiple side roads are less maintained and often ...
Learn more about Old CCC Truck Trail

Follow this trail through the Beaver Meadow state forest, where you will find a variety of terrain. I suggest approaching it from the north side, where you will drive over rolling hills and down to a fairly substantial pond, which is privately owned. Once you get behind that pond, you will enter a w...
Learn more about Beaver Meadow PFAR

This is a seasonal road that runs the ridge. Lots of wide-open views and nice cool woods that provide a nice cool ride when it's hot in the summer. Easy drive with mild potholes and mud puddles. There are some hiking trails that are part of the Finger Lakes Trails System with parking on the side of ...
Learn more about Brake Hill Road

Pipeline Public Forest Access Road is a gravel road maintained by the DEC that is used as a snowmobile trail in the winter months. However, if there is no snow, it is open for off-road vehicles. There are plenty of opportunities for hiking and brook trout fishing in the numerous small streams in the...
Learn more about Pipeline PFAR

This route consists of seasonal gravel roads that are generally well-maintained in the summer. During the winter the roads are used for snowmobile trails. The roads lead to several side routes that are two-tracks, most are out-and-back routes and will add adventure to the ride. The main road is easi...
Learn more about Linklaen State Forest

This is a seasonal gravel road that winds through the eastern section of Taylor Valley State Forest. The road starts with well-maintained gravel and transitions into a narrower two-track as it pushes deeper into the forest. Cross Island Road provides a scenic drive through mixed hardwoods and conife...
Learn more about Cross Island Road

The Oswego Recreational Trail is an old railroad bed with various surface types and old road millings. Very flat with some whoops and potholes in places. It's a nice easy ride through wooded, shaded areas and runs through the three-mile bay wildlife area. There are a couple of restaurants, bars, and...
Learn more about Oswego Recreational Trail

Stony loamy trail connecting Route 26 and Stone Hill Road. The road goes through Happy Valley Wildlife Management Area. There is a pull-off access to Whitney Pond for fishing, hiking, or viewing wildlife. This road is part of the Oswego County ATV club so use caution for oncoming ATV traffic.
Learn more about Happy Valley Road

This route consists of seasonal gravel roads that are generally well-maintained in the summer. During the winter the roads are used for snowmobile trails. The roads lead to several side routes that are two-tracks, most are out-and-back routes and will add adventure to the ride. The main road is easi...
Learn more about Linklaen State Forest

This is a seasonal gravel road that winds through the eastern section of Taylor Valley State Forest. The road starts with well-maintained gravel and transitions into a narrower two-track as it pushes deeper into the forest. Cross Island Road provides a scenic drive through mixed hardwoods and conife...
Learn more about Cross Island Road

The Oswego Recreational Trail is an old railroad bed with various surface types and old road millings. Very flat with some whoops and potholes in places. It's a nice easy ride through wooded, shaded areas and runs through the three-mile bay wildlife area. There are a couple of restaurants, bars, and...
Learn more about Oswego Recreational Trail

Stony loamy trail connecting Route 26 and Stone Hill Road. The road goes through Happy Valley Wildlife Management Area. There is a pull-off access to Whitney Pond for fishing, hiking, or viewing wildlife. This road is part of the Oswego County ATV club so use caution for oncoming ATV traffic.
Learn more about Happy Valley Road