Off-Road Trails in New York

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Learn more about Swan Hill Road
Swan Hill Road

Swan Hill Road

Swan Hill Road is a seasonal road entering the Connecticut Hill Wildlife Management Area. It is closed during winter to wheeled vehicles and starts at the Horseheads Snowmobile Clubhouse. Offering multiple hiking paths and small…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Swancott Hill Fire Tower Site
Swancott Hill Fire Tower Site

Swancott Hill Fire Tower Site

This trail will bring you to the former site of the tallest fire tower in New York State. On your way, you will pass several brooks and streams with good fishing for trout and a…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Sweeney/Ford Road
Sweeney/Ford Road

Sweeney/Ford Road

Sweeney Road eventually turns into Ford Road at the intersection of Bauchman Road. Sweeney Road is in relatively good shape during the warmer months but the hill can be difficult with snow on the ground.…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Talbort Hill - Pulver - Losey Hill
Talbort Hill - Pulver - Losey Hill

Talbort Hill - Pulver - Losey Hill

This is a steep seasonal road coming out of Tyrone, NY. The road becomes heavily washed out in spring time and between November and May terrain becomes soft. The surface turns to clay at the…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Tannery Rd
Tannery Rd

Tannery Rd

Tannery road is a nice connecting off-road trail between Rt 125 and Rt 30. From north to south it starts off with a rocky uphill that transitions to some nice wooded trail. There is a…
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Tannery Road
Tannery Road

Tannery Road

Entering off Route 42, the trail is marked with town road maintenance signs. During Winter months a snowbank may block entrance. The trail is one vehicle wide for its entire length. Downed trees will be…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Taylor Valley State Forrest
Taylor Valley State Forrest

Taylor Valley State Forrest

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…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about TeePee Road - Lower Sellecks Camp Road
TeePee Road - Lower Sellecks Camp Road

TeePee Road - Lower Sellecks Camp Road

Old, unimproved, unmaintained logging road. Has some deep mud, off-camber trails. Use of winches and straps is common on this trail. Recent rain will bring further difficulty. If you like really tough, technical trails this…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Templar Falls - Sugar Hill Road
Templar Falls - Sugar Hill Road

Templar Falls - Sugar Hill Road

This is an easy dirt road that will become rutted and muddy come spring. This section has access to primitive camping and multiple hiking trails including the Finger Lakes Trail, A-Trail, and Mohawk Trail. Mohawk…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Texas Road
Texas Road

Texas Road

Texas Road through Beartown State Forest is designated Seasonal by the New York Department of Conservation and is not maintained between December 1st and April 1st. As such, during the winter and spring, it becomes…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Commons 1
The Commons 1

The Commons 1

This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about The Commons 2
The Commons 2

The Commons 2

This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about The Commons 3
The Commons 3

The Commons 3

This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about The Commons 4
The Commons 4

The Commons 4

This is a nice wooded trail--hard-packed with no ruts or challenging sections. This is tighter, so 64-inch-wide vehicles or less is best. It's ATV and UTV-accessible with a Lewis County trail permit. It's open seasonally…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about The Gould Paper Expressway
The Gould Paper Expressway

The Gould Paper Expressway

This stretch of the old Ogdensburg Railroad line has been converted by Lewis County into one of the main arteries of the Tughill region's snowmobile and ATV traffic. Follow this trail from the Burdick's Crossing…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about The Great Divide
The Great Divide

The Great Divide

This trail will run you through a field and thin into the woods. As you twist through this trail you will find mud holes. These can be deep depending on the weather. As you come…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about The Monteola Corridor
The Monteola Corridor

The Monteola Corridor

The northern end of the old Ogdensburg Railroad line takes you to the small town of Glenfield, New York. This scenic route takes you through the countryside alongside the Black River. Stop in for a…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Three Hills Road
Three Hills Road

Three Hills Road

This road is one of the most challenging in the area. This road is no longer maintained but it is still open to the public. It is overgrown and definitely not a road for a…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Timmy's Hill Climb
Timmy's Hill Climb

Timmy's Hill Climb

You will take a nice right turn opening up to a wide open straight away. This will come up to a few small mud holes that may be dry depending on the weather. The trail…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tioughnioga Wildlife Management Area
Tioughnioga Wildlife Management Area

Tioughnioga Wildlife Management Area

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…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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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
3Easy
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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UTV/side-by-side trails in New York

Learn more about A-Frame Road
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
3Easy
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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