Off-Road Trails Near Georgetown, New York

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 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 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

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 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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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 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

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 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 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 gravel road runs north to south out of the state forest and features a wide corridor with open vegetation along the trail. It’s clear the road is not regularly maintained, with large washouts scattered throughout that can put you into off-camber positions. The route passes through a few section...
Learn more about Collins Rd

This smooth, packed gravel and dirt road begins fairly level through a wider section of the forest, alternating between small open meadows and stretches of denser tree canopy. As one of the longer truck trails in the state forest, it offers a relaxed and scenic drive without many stops or turns. The...
Learn more about Truck Trail 13

This well-marked dirt road winds through the state forest, offering a very easy and scenic drive. The trail rolls gently in and out of small valleys and climbs a few mild hills as it weaves through dense forest with thick surrounding vegetation. Numerous equestrian trails cross this route, so be sur...
Learn more about Truck Trail 4

This easy, packed gravel and dirt road runs through the state forest and connects out to Brown Road. The route passes through a dense, lush forest of pines and ferns, though the trail itself remains wide and open. There is some gentle elevation change as the road winds down into a valley, adding a b...
Learn more about Truck Trail 6

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

Hertz Road entry just off of Buck Hill Road is a narrow entry with 2-car parking. The trail enters Buck Hill State Forest and winds through some great scenery. During spring and fall makes for some wet trails but not overwhelming, with some ruts and standing water 10" deep. Most light SUVs can make ...
Learn more about Hertz Road & Buck Hill Truck Trail

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

Hertz Road entry just off of Buck Hill Road is a narrow entry with 2-car parking. The trail enters Buck Hill State Forest and winds through some great scenery. During spring and fall makes for some wet trails but not overwhelming, with some ruts and standing water 10" deep. Most light SUVs can make ...
Learn more about Hertz Road & Buck Hill Truck Trail