Off-Road Trails in New York

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Ormsby Pond Connector

Ormsby Pond Connector

This is a logbook skidder trail, fixed up a bit for access by ATVs. It is brushy, muddy, stony, and overgrown with no maintenance. Part of a trail network on LongPond Conservation Easement, it is…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Oswego Recreational Trail
Oswego Recreational Trail

Oswego Recreational Trail

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…
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Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Otter Brook Trail
Otter Brook Trail

Otter Brook Trail

This trail is an extension of the vast Moose River Plains area. You will find many campsites along the road in some amazing wilderness from your vehicle, which is pretty rare for New York State.…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Parker Hill Road
Parker Hill Road

Parker Hill Road

This seasonal road climbs up the hill from 54a and the picturesque Keuka Lake. The road offers a beautiful ascent from the lake to the vineyards at the top of the hill. Its wooded sections…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Pat's Path
Pat's Path

Pat's Path

This trail will take you back and connect with Beef. You will work your way out of the field and into the woods down a dry stream. This section of the trail can change rapidly…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Picketville Road
Picketville Road

Picketville Road

This is an alternative route to get between South Colton and Parishville. It is part of the Goldmine trail. The trail starts at the end of Morgan Road and ends on Pickettville Road outside of…
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Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pipeline PFAR
Pipeline PFAR

Pipeline PFAR

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…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pizura Road (Seasonal)
Pizura Road (Seasonal)

Pizura Road (Seasonal)

This short seasonal road makes for a nice drive in the fall when the leaves are changing. It can be added to a route of other nearby seasonal roads in the fall or winter for…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Plumbottom Brown Road
Plumbottom Brown Road

Plumbottom Brown Road

Plumbottom State Forest totals 1,666 acres. The main road is a fun, slow drive with scenic views. The road is rocky and has some ruts due to rain runoff. At the end is a turnaround…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Plumbottom Reddy Forest Road
Plumbottom Reddy Forest Road

Plumbottom Reddy Forest Road

Plumbottom State Forest totals 1,666 acres. The main road is a fun, slow drive with scenic views. The road is rocky and has some ruts due to rain runoff. At the end, there is a…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Potomac Road
Potomac Road

Potomac Road

In the northern section of the Finger Lakes National Forest, the seasonal Potomac Road runs right through the middle with open pastures full of views of the region. The dirt portion runs from Seneca Road…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Potts Road
Potts Road

Potts Road

This seasonal road makes for a wonderful trip in the fall when the leaves are changing colors. During the winter, accessing the road could be difficult due to snow being piled at either end. It…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Powley Road
Powley Road

Powley Road

This trail is open from May 31 to December 1. It is a seasonal road that has varying surface types but is primarily gravel and offers plenty of opportunities to see wildlife. Deer are often…
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Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Prairie Road
Prairie Road

Prairie Road

This seasonal road offers a nice shaded path to add to any route in the area during the warmer months. Because of the wooded environment, it should offer a colorful trip during Autumn. The road…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Puffer Road
Puffer Road

Puffer Road

This section of the road is seasonal and could be difficult in colder weather and snow. Some of the road travels through open fields and drifting could occur. The road intersects with Hanyon Road. Keep…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Randall Hill Road
Randall Hill Road

Randall 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…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Readburn Road
Readburn Road

Readburn Road

This is a seasonal road that is all loose gravel. There was nothing technical on this. It is mostly wide enough for two vehicles to pass by. There is a section that gets too narrow…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Red Pine Path
Red Pine Path

Red Pine Path

This is the trail that will take you to the famous "Underwear Hill". There are some good up-and-down sections of this trail. Pick your line. The upper line is easier than the lower line. The…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Red Wood
Red Wood

Red Wood

This is a nice trail that will lead you up and down some inclines with some turns at the bottom of the hills. There will be ruts and some off-camber sections near trees with roots.…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Reeves Road
Reeves Road

Reeves Road

This seasonal road travels north and south and is a great addition to any route of the seasonal roads in the area. Traveling north from the south end a Christmas tree farm can be found…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

ATV trails in New York

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A-Frame Road

A-Frame Road

This is another side trail/road on Long Pond Easement. It is open to all motorized vehicles. An unimproved, unmaintained gravel logging road. A private camp is at the end of the road. Access to Blue…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Albert Marsh Hill Road
Albert Marsh Hill Road

Albert Marsh Hill Road

This old logging road connects the Albert Marsh Road/county multi-use trail to Goblet Springs Road. There is camping available off this route. The trail extends through some marshy, rocky areas that are not maintained. Down…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Albert Marsh Hill Trail
Albert Marsh Hill Trail

Albert Marsh Hill Trail

This is a 50 inch trail off the Albert Marsh Hill Road. Easy to start, then the uphill, wet, rocky part comes in. We used winches a few times, more for safety than as an…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Albert Marsh Road
Albert Marsh Road

Albert Marsh Road

This old logging road runs through the Long Pond Conservation Easement. The trail can become extremely wet and challenging, especially after rain. Large rocks and boulders add to the technical difficulty. Route is open to…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

UTV/side-by-side trails in New York

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A-Frame Road

A-Frame Road

This is another side trail/road on Long Pond Easement. It is open to all motorized vehicles. An unimproved, unmaintained gravel logging road. A private camp is at the end of the road. Access to Blue…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Albert Marsh Hill Road
Albert Marsh Hill Road

Albert Marsh Hill Road

This old logging road connects the Albert Marsh Road/county multi-use trail to Goblet Springs Road. There is camping available off this route. The trail extends through some marshy, rocky areas that are not maintained. Down…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Albert Marsh Hill Trail
Albert Marsh Hill Trail

Albert Marsh Hill Trail

This is a 50 inch trail off the Albert Marsh Hill Road. Easy to start, then the uphill, wet, rocky part comes in. We used winches a few times, more for safety than as an…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Albert Marsh Road
Albert Marsh Road

Albert Marsh Road

This old logging road runs through the Long Pond Conservation Easement. The trail can become extremely wet and challenging, especially after rain. Large rocks and boulders add to the technical difficulty. Route is open to…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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