Off-Road Trails in Vermont

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Learn more about Old Military Road/TH-35
Old Military Road/TH-35

Old Military Road/TH-35

If entering from the south, the hard part is first. The northern end of the trail is an easy dirt track. Coming up the hill from the south are many differential dingers and under carriage…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Old Rootville Road
Old Rootville Road

Old Rootville Road

Vermont Class 4 Road: This up-and-back road is a quick, unchallenging trail to an amazing view of Prospect Rock. The trail ends at a gate shortly after it is joined by the Appalachian Trail. If…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Old Stage Trail
Old Stage Trail

Old Stage Trail

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…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Patterson Brook Road Fire Service 50
Patterson Brook Road Fire Service 50

Patterson Brook Road Fire Service 50

A very well-maintained fire service road that follows the boundary of the bread loaf wilderness in the Green Mountain Forest. There are many amazing off-grid camping spots with some amazing views. This out-and-back road crosses…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Prospect Mountain Trail
Prospect Mountain Trail

Prospect Mountain Trail

The trail is well-maintained by the National Forest Service and features several campsites along its length. It becomes narrow in certain sections, particularly toward the northern end, where it intersects with cross-country ski and hiking…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Risky Ranch Road (VT TR 302)
Risky Ranch Road (VT TR 302)

Risky Ranch Road (VT TR 302)

An alternate exit/entrance from County Road, this trail is a muddy, rocky, and rutted path through mostly hardwood forests. There are several instances where alternate paths avoid rockier terrain but travel through murky muddy pools.…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Smith Woods Trail
Smith Woods Trail

Smith Woods Trail

Also known as Forest Road 86, this short but important trail provides access to several campsites, some of which are drier than others in the area. It's a narrow, out-and-back two-track that terminates at a…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Somerset Trail
Somerset Trail

Somerset Trail

Somerset Trail (Forest Road 71) is a well-maintained, relatively smooth gravel road offering the same access and scenery as other routes in the area. Multiple pull-offs and campsites can be found along its length. Expect…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Southeast Corners Road
Southeast Corners Road

Southeast Corners Road

Vermont Class 4 Road: This is an easy drive through a notch between Little Equinox and Pendock Hill. The trail is sometimes steep, especially on the eastern slope, but includes nothing too technical. The road…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Stock Bridge Road to Woodstock
Stock Bridge Road to Woodstock

Stock Bridge Road to Woodstock

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…
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Total Miles
29.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sucker Pond
Sucker Pond

Sucker Pond

Sucker Pond is a rocky out-and-back trail located in the Green Mountain National Forest. The trail is one vehicle wide with room to pass. The trail features multiple off-camber sections and obstacles over 1 foot.…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Symonds Mill Road
Symonds Mill Road

Symonds Mill 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 .…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Top of the World
Top of the World

Top of the World

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…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about US FSR 74
US FSR 74

US FSR 74

This is a well-maintained gravel road flanked by forests and dispersed campsites on either side. There is a gate at the entrance which is closed from December 15th to May 1st. Camping is allowed at…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Wheeler Mountain Road
Wheeler Mountain Road

Wheeler Mountain Road

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…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Woodbury Mountain Lower Trail
Woodbury Mountain Lower Trail

Woodbury Mountain Lower Trail

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…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Woodbury Mountain Road
Woodbury Mountain Road

Woodbury Mountain 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…
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Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
12

ATV trails in Vermont

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Beartown Road

Beartown Road

This is another of the amazing Class 4 roads in Vermont. Beartown Road travels from Manchester to Beartown via a notch between Mount Equinox (the highest peak of the Taconic range) and Mother Myrick Mountain.…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Belvedere Mountain Road
Belvedere Mountain Road

Belvedere Mountain Road

The route starts on the East side, goes roughly 2.5 mi to a lookout point, and returns. Options to enter/exit the trail area to the west are available as well, but this route seems to…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Lowell MTN / Baily-Hazen Military Road
Lowell MTN / Baily-Hazen Military Road

Lowell MTN / Baily-Hazen Military Road

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…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lynch Hill Loop
Lynch Hill Loop

Lynch Hill Loop

This is legally a Class 4 town road, so anything on it should technically be registered. Typically, the main loop is a fairly mild drive through the woods. There are options to get a bit…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer
123

UTV/side-by-side trails in Vermont

Learn more about Belvedere Mountain Road
Belvedere Mountain Road

Belvedere Mountain Road

The route starts on the East side, goes roughly 2.5 mi to a lookout point, and returns. Options to enter/exit the trail area to the west are available as well, but this route seems to…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Colby Pond Trail
Colby Pond Trail

Colby Pond Trail

This scenic Class 4 road offers a well-balanced mix of terrain and serves as an alternate route within Section 4 of the North East Backcountry Discovery Route (NEBDR). While not overly demanding, it's far more…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Explore Vermont Brookfield to Wells River
Explore Vermont Brookfield to Wells River

Explore Vermont Brookfield to Wells River

An amazing way to see real Vermont with never-ending views and just technical enough to keep you thinking. The route is a mix of dirt roads and class four roads with minimal pavement, probably only…
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Total Miles
67.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lowell MTN / Baily-Hazen Military Road
Lowell MTN / Baily-Hazen Military Road

Lowell MTN / Baily-Hazen Military Road

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…
Learn more about Lowell MTN / Baily-Hazen Military Road
Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
123

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