Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Utica, New York

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
12.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Old Forge Backcountry 1

Dive deep into the untapped wilderness of the Adirondack State Park, just minutes away from the town of Old Forge. This trail consists of smooth dirt and gravel sections, with plenty of mud spots and…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Big Valley Road

Big Valley Road is a long, winding, and rocky Forest Road through State Game Lands. Trail will not be plowed in winter. Downed trees can be encountered and the trail has a few muddy sections.…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

T-743/T-727

The trail starts off in Poyntelle as Township-727 and in Winterdale as T-743. This section of the O and W Trail is a recognized Township route and is open to street-licensed 4x4s. The trail follows…
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Total Miles
12.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

River Road

This narrow woodland path turns into a narrow rocky shelf road along the Upper Delaware River. The trail is a non-maintenance Township and does pass through private property, STAY ON THE TRAIL! You will encounter…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

St. Lawrence County - Connector ATV Multi-Use Trail

St. Lawrence County - Connector ATV Multi-Use Trail from GT's in Russell, NY to Parking Lot/Trailhead in South Colton. It is a mix between a little black top, Season roads, and Gravel Logging roads through…
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Total Miles
37.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Donnerville-White Road

The route is an alternative to the St. Lawrence County Multiuse trail from Russell to South Colton. Donnerville road begins at Russell Town Barns that's a gravel seasonal road. It winds through a beautiful forest.…
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Total Miles
21.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Egypt Road Western Section to Tanner Falls

Non-maintained Western section of Egypt Road SR 4017. The trail is mainly gravel with the occasional rock or washout. downed trees and branches can be expected. The trail is one vehicle wide, and backing up…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp / Wi