Schaeffer Road

Total Miles 2.5
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Spring, Fall, Summer
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This route starts as an easy track curving through thickly wooded state land. It eventually rises to a ridge with decent views of the west and spectacular views to the east overlooking the Taconic Ridge and the Berlin Pass. This road is inside Cherryplain State Park with lots of other activities, including hiking, camping, and a great lake with a beach.

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Difficulty

This part of Schaeffer Road is well maintained with only a little bit of mud holes and rutted lanes at the north end of the track.

Technical Rating

1

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Jason Colantonio
Oct 25, 2025
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Basically a country road with nice views. No 4wd required.
Dave J
Oct 19, 2025
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Road was open. No mud or water. Great views of the mountains.
Scott Hildreth
Oct 07, 2025
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Tom H
Aug 19, 2025
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Brandon Wright
May 27, 2025
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Jason Lettau
May 18, 2025
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A few big puddles, not very deep. Maybe 6” at the most because of the rain. Loose dirt
sed rem
Apr 25, 2025
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Honestly any car could make this trail. Heck a toyota corolla could. Its a decently nice view for an afternoon or morning drive.
Volodymyr Nikitchenko
Apr 15, 2025
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Jose V
Nov 05, 2024
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Nice and easy Trail, had the trail to ourselves! Wish NY had more trails.
Paul Sussman
Sep 01, 2024
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Very short trail, 2 spots with great views. Extremely simple well maintained gravel road.
Josh C
Aug 25, 2024
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Tricia B
Aug 13, 2024
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Sam C
Jun 21, 2024
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Matt Albrecht
Jun 16, 2024
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Easy dirt road with beautiful mountain views.

Schaeffer Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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