Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Bethlehem Village, Connecticut
Old Country Road
In order to access the trail system of the Cockaponset State Forest, Old Country Road is a very straightforward dirt and gravel entrance. The road allows for a smooth cruising experience through the forest and… Learn more about Old Country Road
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mottlan - Jericho Road
The dirt and gravel Mottland Road to Jericho Road leads directly into the Cockaponset State Forest trail network. Enjoy a leisurely drive through the forest on this road, which also leads to several unmarked side… Learn more about Mottlan - Jericho Road
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Filley Road
Serving as an entrance to the Cockaponset State Forest trail system, Filley Road is a very straightforward dirt and gravel path. The road allows for a smooth cruising experience through the forest and offers additional… Learn more about Filley Road
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Roaring Brook Road
This trail skirts the edge of a very marshy section of the Housatonic River. This trail is mostly flat, with some large dried-up mud holes and a few washed-out sections. 4WD is not necessary, though… Learn more about Roaring Brook Road
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Whitney Place to New Lenox Road
This is an easier trail with some deep mud holes and numerous small rocks along the trail. It brings you to the secluded and picturesque Farnham Reservoir (City of Pittsfield) which provides plenty of cascading… Learn more about Whitney Place to New Lenox Road
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Tower Hill Road to Spruce Ledge Road
This trail is a straightforward path; however, there are sections that have puddle crossings that range from six to ten inches in size and require some ground clearance. The majority of obstacles are very straightforward… Learn more about Tower Hill Road to Spruce Ledge Road
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Old Macedonia Road
This is a dirt road whose center section is seasonally unmaintained. It skirts through the woods among private property and Beebe State Forest. You'll pass through ravines, hardwood groves, and over a small ridge on… Learn more about Old Macedonia Road
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Deane Hill/Rossiter Road
This is a simple trail composed of a seasonal and an unmaintained road. The track bounces from Massachusetts to New York and back again to Massachusetts. The terrain is rolling and varies from old farm… Learn more about Deane Hill/Rossiter Road
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rounds Mountain DEC Access Road
This is a short but rewarding drive for a novice of roader, or just someone looking for an easy day out. It provides some nice views of the Berkshires and pleasant topography, especially in the… Learn more about Rounds Mountain DEC Access Road
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Stetson Road
This trail starts and ends on easier terrain, but the middle section is a nice little challenge. Dense hardwood forests, numerous babbling brooks, ancient stone bridges, a grassy field, and even a couple of mud… Learn more about Stetson Road
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bannis Road
Bannis Road is an unmaintained road, open June 1st through December 30th. A rolling, wooded trail, it is easily completed with any high-clearance vehicle, with only a few deep gullies and ledges. It does feed… Learn more about Bannis Road
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Hallockville Road
Hallockville Road is a well-maintained dirt road through the Kenneth Dubuque State Forest. History abounds as you drive through this dense, but young mixed-wood forest. Incredibly good condition stone fences dart in and out of… Learn more about Hallockville Road
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Middle Road
Middle Road is a well-maintained state forest road traversing the Kenneth Dubuque State Forest from South to North. Like the nearby Hallockville Road, this easy drive brings you through a young forest with a deep… Learn more about Middle Road
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Greylock Road
This is a quiet and usually easy alternative route to ascend Mount Greylock, Massachusetts highest peak. While only open June through October, this gravely jaunt through the woods is more peaceful than the paved and… Learn more about Greylock Road
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Adams Road
Adams Road is a deeply rutted and muddy road that descends from near an active fire tower (with a gated access road, but hiking up to it is permitted) down the northeast side of Borden… Learn more about Adams Road
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Savoy Road/New State Road
This is a very gentle dirt road with a mildly more difficult center section that is not maintained. The real gem of this trail is the access it provides to Bog Pond, which includes a… Learn more about Savoy Road/New State Road
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp / Wi
Schaeffer Road
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… Learn more about Schaeffer Road
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Cowdry Hollow to Comstock Hollow Road
This is a well-maintained state access road with wooded valley views, numerous adjacent brooks, and multiple side hiking trails. It is part of the Berlin State Forest and provides access to the Taconic Crest hiking… Learn more about Cowdry Hollow to Comstock Hollow Road
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Monroe/ Raycroft Road
Low risk, high reward. This trail through Monroe State has it all: a wooded drive, fantastic views, and amazing waterfalls. The trail has two names because it is a town road that passes through two… Learn more about Monroe/ Raycroft Road
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
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.… Learn more about Risky Ranch Road (VT TR 302)
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about US FSR 74
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Southeast Corners Road
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hartwood Club Road to Whitehead/Prosper Davis 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… Learn more about Old Rootville Road
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Carpenter Road
Entering off Route 42, the trail will be marked with a town road and maintenance sign at the entrance. During Winter the entrance may be blocked by a snowbank. The trail is single-vehicle wide with… Learn more about Carpenter Road
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Tannery Road
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
King Road
Entering off Route 42, the trail will be marked with town road signs at the start. During Winter the entrance may be blocked by a snowbank. The trail is single-vehicle-wide with limited spots to pull… Learn more about King Road