Old Stage Trail

Total Miles 2.2
Technical Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time Spring, Fall, Summer
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Old Stage Trail is a rocky trail located in the Green Mountain National Forest. You can expect to encounter steep rocky grades, off-camber sections, and frequent tight rocky sections of the trail. The trail is one vehicle wide with occasional room to pass. New Colony can be accessed from either direction and intersects with Sucker Pond for a longer adventure.

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Difficulty

Expect uneven, rutted trail, loose rocks, erosion, and washes. There are potential water crossings up to a foot deep. It's one vehicle wide with places to pass.

Technical Rating

4

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Tom RDOverland
Nov 15, 2025
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This trail is a blast to explore. It follows a scenic creek that eventually leads to a refreshing creek crossing, with a few puddles scattered along the route. The terrain isn’t very technical, making it an easy and enjoyable ride that’s totally doable in a stock Jeep.
Jason Colantonio
Nov 02, 2025
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Today the first half coming from the north end had little mud. Plenty of wash out ridges. It's a bonafide 4x4 trail. I enjoyed it. I'm running a stock wrangler unlimited with 31" tires, but I only dinged the bottom twice running the first half in.
Justin Elkin
Oct 18, 2025
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Trail ran as described. We ran it starting from the east trail entrance in 2 vehicles. I was in a ‘23 Tacoma TRD Pro leveled on 33s and my friend in a bone stock ‘23 SR5 4Runner. Spotter recommended for anything at stock ride height as some bad lines can cause mild undercarriage hits and scrapes. A few SXS and ATV riders on the trail, but otherwise empty. We were the only 4x4s on the trail.
Will M
Jun 19, 2025
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2024 Trailhunter with Tune M1 camper. Used 4WD H and L, sway bar disc, and crawl control. One big ford, less than 12 in deep, but with lots of rocks , many rock filled climbs 20 degrees?, scouted about 5-10 times. Many mild hits on skid plates, and a rock rail.
n s
May 26, 2025
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I did this today in a stock Jeep 2021 aired down to 28 PSI. Bottomed out 4-5 times but no concerns of damage as contact was minimal and mainly due to dirt. Had I not aired down, I doubt I would have bottomed out as much but wanted to play it safe after the rain last night. Definitely a fun trail, kinda narrow. Very limited on spots to pass so I was happy to be the only person on the trail today. Excluding the approach for the water crossing, the highest degree for pitch was 15 and the highest degree I saw for roll was 12 degrees. This was my first time ever doing any sort of water crossing but I had no issues. Would definitely drive this again.
Brennan Reilly
May 24, 2025
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Ian Weiss
Jan 02, 2025
Open
Probably .25-.5 mile in from the sucker pond trail there’s a large downed tree- impossible for me to clear alone
Carolina Overland Experience
Sep 11, 2024
Open
Fun trail.
Scott Cooper
Jul 06, 2024
Open
Fun trail that isn't overly challenging. Saw some wildlife on the ride as well. Good connecting trail.
Rich Green
Jun 01, 2024
Open
Narrow entrance easily missed look out for it on the right. Quiet, mellow ride. Quite dry, there's one water crossing with a fairly steep descent but the water was low and slow moving. Hence the 3 rating. Lots of loose large rocks air down as far as you're comfortable. Your conditions may vary based on weather.

Old Stage Trail Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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