Off-Road Trails in New Hampshire

Gale River is a well-maintained gravel road through White Mountain National Forest and has many hiking trails to access along the roadway. This winding and scenic roadway provides many views of the South Branch of the Gale River as well as designated dispersed campsites for tent and RV camping along...
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This is an amazing out-and-back adventure that ends at the Canadian Border or at a beautiful pound called Terrill Pond. The road is a remote logging road system that has many gated offshoots that open and close based on logging activity and season. The road surface is mainly well maintained but ther...
Learn more about Indian Stream Road to Terrill Pond

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 an amazing route that circles around both the second Connecticut Lake and Lake Francis and crosses the upper Connecticut river with fly-fishing-only access. There are a few backcountry trout ponds that are walk-in only off the route. The road is a well-maintained logging road with active log...
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Cherry Mountain is a fun through road that climbs in elevation to an incredible alpine lake with a view of Mount Deception. Designated dispersed campsites are scattered along the road deep within the White Mountain National Forest. This road is well maintained gravel with some areas washed out in th...
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This is a gravel road with many camping spots with some hiking trailheads. It is easily accessible by suv and maybe even a car. It is a great scenic view of the river both on the way to the trail and while on the trail. There are multiple gates that are closed depending on snow levels. It is not mai...
Learn more about Slippery Brook

This is a very scenic drive that cuts through a wilderness management area and logging land. This trail was recently regraded for a logging operation so it's in great shape. There are some low wet spots, but they have a hard bottom and can be driven around. The only real challenge is the washed-out ...
Learn more about Edan Road

A very scenic Vermont back road drive. Road surface was mostly packed gravel with some muddy section. These are mainly farm roads so be on the look out for farm equipment or live stock . This pairs well with Woodbury mountain road if in a vehicle capable of the trail. Or it's a great drive on it's o...
Learn more about Symonds Mill Road

Haystack Road is a well-maintained gravel forest road that ends at the North Twin hiking trailhead. When we arrived, the Forest Service was grading the road that appears to be heavily traveled for hiking. 10 or so free designated dispersed campsites are marked along the roadway and can be utilized f...
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This is a beautiful in-and-out following the Wild River along a seasonally closed gravel road. There are a lot of scenic views to enjoy of the river and gorge. The road dead ends at the Wild River Campground managed by the White Mountains National Forest. There are lots of hiking trailheads on the s...
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This trail starts at the end of Cobble Hill Rd and ends at Stones Mill Rd. It is primarily uphill on wet, uneven, rocky terrain consisting of large rocks to climb over and loose gravel. There are a lot of steep drops that a stock vehicle may not be able to handle. Along the trail lies a small cemete...
Learn more about Cobble Hill Road Trail

This trail follows the original route of the Baily-Hazen Military Road, which was built in the 1780s, and in places, you can still see the original cobblestones. There are some truly beautiful views of northern Vermont. The trail is rough and rock-covered and can be very slippery when wet. There are...
Learn more about Lowell MTN / Baily-Hazen Military Road

This is an awesome road/trail. It starts with some beautiful Vermont dirt roads then transitions to an easy 4th class road that progresses to a very difficult trail. There are multiple rock ledges and deep water obstacles. Some drive-arounds are tied or unusable for a full-size rig. There are not ma...
Learn more about Woodbury Mountain Road

This is a well-maintained dirt gravel road with lots of pull-off spots to pop up camp and trailheads. It dead ends at a hiking trail. There are a lot of scenic views and a bridge crossing over the river. A campsite is next to the river and a small beaver pond are great locations.
Learn more about East Branch Saco River

This is an unmaintained class four road. The trail is narrow, one vehicle wide (except pin striping) with limited turnarounds. You will encounter many small streams and deep muddy ruts. There are some hidden obstacles in the muddy and overgrown grassy parts of the trail. There are frequently downed ...
Learn more about Farnum Road

This is a well-maintained in-and-out gravel road in the White Mounts National Forest's Hastings Campground. It doubles as part of the Gilead snowmobile trail system in the winter months. Lots of campsites and a few hiking trails. It is family-friendly and campground reservations are made online for...
Learn more about Little Larry Road

Mill Brook is a short spur road in White Mountain National Forest that ends at a turnaround. There are large boulders blocking the remainder of the road that is presumed to be washed out from the nearby stream. A hiking trail continues on down the old roadway. This is a narrower forest road that see...
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Classic Vermont class 4 road that cuts across Willoughby State Forest and accesses Wheeler mountain. The road is in relatively good condition with only a few difficult spots. There are not many pull-offs or places to turn around so be aware. It cuts across some private land so please tread lightly. ...
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Lower trail area beginning from the parking area at the end of Tallman Road, continuing towards Eagle Ledge Road, and meeting up with Woodbury Mountain Road main trail. It's a scenic trail with multiple route options and areas to explore, posted route leads up to the main Woodbury Mountain Trail. Th...
Learn more about Woodbury Mountain Lower Trail

This public and maintained dirt/gravel route starts in Farmington, New Hampshire, and ends in Strafford. Please be considerate of the residents and stick to the public throughways. Full-width tracks branching off the main throughway are more than likely private property and should never be traversed...
Learn more about Natty's Route

This trail starts at the end of Cobble Hill Rd and ends at Stones Mill Rd. It is primarily uphill on wet, uneven, rocky terrain consisting of large rocks to climb over and loose gravel. There are a lot of steep drops that a stock vehicle may not be able to handle. Along the trail lies a small cemete...
Learn more about Cobble Hill Road Trail

This trail follows the original route of the Baily-Hazen Military Road, which was built in the 1780s, and in places, you can still see the original cobblestones. There are some truly beautiful views of northern Vermont. The trail is rough and rock-covered and can be very slippery when wet. There are...
Learn more about Lowell MTN / Baily-Hazen Military Road

Sanford's Rail Trail follows the old Portland and Rochester Railroad Company railbed, passing through many scenic areas in Sanford. This well-maintained, multi-use, flat gravel-topped trail is easily walked and used year round, with stores, ponds and rivers, marshlands, scenic stone bridges and fore...
Learn more about Sanford Maine ATV Club & Rail Trail

This trail will bring you along the powerlines on the Vermont side of Moore Reservoir. This trail is mainly made up of gravel roads with water bars, ascents, and descents. There are many many offshoots all along the way, from mild to wild. Following the main trail can be done by most AWD vehicles wi...
Learn more about Top of the World

This trail starts at the end of Cobble Hill Rd and ends at Stones Mill Rd. It is primarily uphill on wet, uneven, rocky terrain consisting of large rocks to climb over and loose gravel. There are a lot of steep drops that a stock vehicle may not be able to handle. Along the trail lies a small cemete...
Learn more about Cobble Hill Road Trail

This trail follows the original route of the Baily-Hazen Military Road, which was built in the 1780s, and in places, you can still see the original cobblestones. There are some truly beautiful views of northern Vermont. The trail is rough and rock-covered and can be very slippery when wet. There are...
Learn more about Lowell MTN / Baily-Hazen Military Road

Lower trail area beginning from the parking area at the end of Tallman Road, continuing towards Eagle Ledge Road, and meeting up with Woodbury Mountain Road main trail. It's a scenic trail with multiple route options and areas to explore, posted route leads up to the main Woodbury Mountain Trail. Th...
Learn more about Woodbury Mountain Lower Trail

New Colony is a point-to-point trail running through the Cardigan Mountain State Forest. New Colony can be accessed and run from either direction. The terrain consists of rock, dirt, and weather-dependent mud. You can expect to encounter deep ruts, frequent washouts, and obstacles over two feet. Dow...
Learn more about New Colony - Orange Road