Off-Road Trails in New Hampshire

This is an amazing route that circles around both the second Connecticut Lake and Lake Francis and crosses the upper Connecticut river with fly-fishing-only access. There are a few backcountry trout ponds that are walk-in only off the route. The road is a well-maintained logging road with active log...
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Cherry Mountain is a fun through road that climbs in elevation to an incredible alpine lake with a view of Mount Deception. Designated dispersed campsites are scattered along the road deep within the White Mountain National Forest. This road is well maintained gravel with some areas washed out in th...
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This trail starts at the end of Cobble Hill Rd and ends at Stones Mill Rd. It is primarily uphill on wet, uneven, rocky terrain consisting of large rocks to climb over and loose gravel. There are a lot of steep drops that a stock vehicle may not be able to handle. Along the trail lies a small cemete...
Learn more about Cobble Hill Rd Trail

This is a well-maintained dirt gravel road with lots of pull-off spots to pop up camp and trailheads. It dead ends at a hiking trail. There are a lot of scenic views and a bridge crossing over the river. A campsite is next to the river and a small beaver pond are great locations....
Learn more about East Branch Saco River

This is an unmaintained class four road. The trail is narrow, one vehicle wide (except pin striping) with limited turnarounds. You will encounter many small streams and deep muddy ruts. There are some hidden obstacles in the muddy and overgrown grassy parts of the trail. There are frequently downed ...
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Gale River is a well-maintained gravel road through White Mountain National Forest and has many hiking trails to access along the roadway. This winding and scenic roadway provides many views of the South Branch of the Gale River as well as designated dispersed campsites for tent and RV camping along...
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The road on the app and the map shows this as loop trail but during the summer it is posted No Wheeled vehicles once you reach the grown in area. Plenty of room to turn around. On a clear day the mountain views are in every direction. This is a dead end during the summer but it does have a few spur ...
Learn more about Haystack Mountain Road

Haystack Road is a well-maintained gravel forest road that ends at the North Twin hiking trailhead. When we arrived, the Forest Service was grading the road that appears to be heavily traveled for hiking. 10 or so free designated dispersed campsites are marked along the roadway and can be utilized f...
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This is an amazing out-and-back adventure that ends at the Canadian Border or at a beautiful pound called Terrill Pond. The road is a remote logging road system that has many gated offshoots that open and close based on logging activity and season. The road surface is mainly well maintained but ther...
Learn more about Indian Stream Road to Terrill Pond

Jefferson Notch Road is a pretty easy road that most vehicles can drive. That being said it makes it so more people can experience this road that winds next to a brook up into the mountains and brings you to the highest elevation reached by a public road in New Hampshire. Along this road, you can fi...
Learn more about Jefferson Notch Road

Very easy paper company roads except for one culvert washed out. There is plenty of room to turn around if needed. You are able to get around with a 4-door Jeep with no problem but definitely need 4WD. There are many spur roads that lead to some nice views as well as plenty of views along the way an...
Learn more about Magalloway Road to Hawk Road

A small connector trail between Magalloway Road and Hawk Road. A few minor washed-out culverts. Several small brooks crossing and a few swamps off to the sides. There are not any spur roads but a few places with views of nearby mountains. Several places to pull off the trail if needed....
Learn more about Meadow Brook Rd to Hawk Road

Mill Brook is a short spur road in White Mountain National Forest that ends at a turnaround. There are large boulders blocking the remainder of the road that is presumed to be washed out from the nearby stream. A hiking trail continues on down the old roadway. This is a narrower forest road that see...
Learn more about Mill Brook

This public and maintained dirt/gravel route starts in Farmington, New Hampshire, and ends in Strafford. Please be considerate of the residents and stick to the public throughways. Full-width tracks branching off the main throughway are more than likely private property and should never be traversed...
Learn more about Natty's Route

New Colony is a point-to-point trail running through the Cardigan Mountain State Forest. New Colony can be accessed and run from either direction. The terrain consists of rock, dirt, and weather-dependent mud. You can expect to encounter deep ruts, frequent washouts, and obstacles over two feet. Dow...
Learn more about New Colony - Orange Road

This trail starts by following Ingerson Road where you will pass by a few old farmhouses and horse pastures. From there you will turn off onto a not very well marked road which is Pond of Safety Road. Along Pond of Safety Road, you will climb up the mountain on a decently developed dirt road through...
Learn more about Pond Safety Road

This is a gravel road with many camping spots with some hiking trailheads. It is easily accessible by suv and maybe even a car. It is a great scenic view of the river both on the way to the trail and while on the trail. There are multiple gates that are closed depending on snow levels. It is not mai...
Learn more about Slippery Brook

Success Pond is a wide but loose roadway with large rocks and sandy spots that extends to Success Pond to the North and on into Maine. There are many spur roads, private property, and OHV/ATV trailheads along this route, as well as mining operations. This road will take you deep into the New Hampshi...
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This trail loops up to the Canadian border area, but not at a crossing location. The trail goes by a few off-grid camps. You will cross multiple bridges. It's typically a good loop to see a moose. At the start of the actual loop, the trail passes through what's known as Depot Camp....
Learn more about Trail 146 Indian Stream Road & Trail 141 East Branch Road

The route has many elevation changes. A few of them also have basketball-sized boulders and sections of ledge. FWD isn't required but will be an advantage. Some areas have nice mountain views. Plenty of wildlife can be seen. Plenty of evening deer and once in a while you will spot a moose....
Learn more about White Wolf Trail