Off-Road Trails in New York

Expect a nice forest road through rolling hills with a mostly gravel surface. In the winter, this trail is easy to follow, even if nobody has broken the trail. Beware of soft sides, especially after a rain event or snow melt, and always be prepared for fallen trees or branches in the trail....
Learn more about Albert J Woodward Memorial Forest Traverse

An offshoot of Texas Road in Beartown State Forest, this is a seasonally maintained NYDEC Trail. During the summer and fall months, enjoy a breathtaking view of the changing leaves, deer, and other joys of nature, on an easy dirt/gravel road. During the winter months, this becomes a great snow wheel...
Learn more about Aspen Hollow Road

This state forest road intersects with Scoville Rd and takes you to a parking area and trail that leads to Rattlesnake Hill State Forest. The parking area is also a camping site that may require a permit if you wish to stay overnight. The state has put up a gate that blocks progress past the parking...
Learn more about Back Road to Rattlesnake

This is a seasonal road that is maintained in the warmer months and easily driven. The road is fairly level and graded. It offers a good view of Italy Hill and views of the fall foliage. During the winter months the road is not plowed and is difficult to travel in heavy snow or icy conditions. This ...
Learn more about Bauchman Road

This trail is composed of a mostly sandy surface and is narrow. Always be aware of oncoming traffic because it is not wide enough to pass each other. This trail dead-ends at a large parking lot, but you can continue on foot if you are in the mood to get your feet wet....
Learn more about Beach Mill Road

This is a nice easy trail that will take you through the woods. The trail is well maintained and is good for any size machine. All age levels will be able to navigate. You will find little to no obstacles through this section....
Learn more about Bear Path 1

This trail will take you through the hedgerow then out to a field and back into the woods. The trail will be good for all-size machines, from youth to full-size SXS....
Learn more about Bear Path 2

This short offshoot provides a slightly technical two-track trail with protruding rocks, good-sized dips, and low spots that hold water and soft mud. It's easily passable in the summer for any pickup/SUV with good clearance and 4WD just in case. During rainy seasons, it proves a little more challeng...
Learn more about Bear Pond Trail

Seasonal two-track that winds through the Bear Swamp State Forest. During Spring and Fall, the trail is very wet with water crossings up to four inches. During the summer it provides a scenic trek through a deciduous forest. Trail has some rocks over four inches, and in the fall and spring can have ...
Learn more about Bear Swamp

This trail offers a variety of terrain on either side of the trail from meadows to deep pine woods. If you follow this route to the end it does dead end at a closed gate with plenty of space to turn around. There is a large camping area at the start of the trail if you are looking for a secluded spo...
Learn more about Beaver Creek PFAR

This is a more difficult trail with a hard downhill off-camber section. There is a root and rock that is a challenge for an atv. It is passable if you are an experienced atv rider. This trail will change rapidly with weather and usage. ...
Learn more about Beaver Slide

This is the last trail on the system. It is a wide-open shot back to the road. This is right across from the parking area or you can take a right and go back to the barn and the start point of the trail system. This is a one-way park....
Learn more about Bee Hive Road

This is a wide flat section of trail. There are multiple other trails that lead of off this trail. This is a great trail for riders of all experience levels....
Learn more about Beebee

This is one of the favorite trails of people that visit. This trail will connect you with Pat's Path. You will encounter tree roots and some smaller ruts on the trail. This trail is easily maneuvered when dry but can be slippery when wet due to the mud and hills....
Learn more about Beefs

This is a seasonal road connecting Miller Road and County Route 42 in the town of Hornby. The track passes farmland and hardwood forest. Caution should be exercised when driving from west to east, as there is a landowner driveway that can be confused with the main track. Stay to the left. Washouts a...
Learn more about Bellinger Road

This is a seasonal road that becomes soft, slick, and washed out in the later Fall, Winter, and Spring. On the seasonal portion, this road is one vehicle width wide. Bigelow Hill Road can be accessed off NY-226. The surface is a mix of gravel and clay. During winter and the shoulder seasons, the roa...
Learn more about Bigelow Hill Road

This is a short trail that will take you down a steep off-camber hill. This is a difficult trail for experienced riders only. This trail will then take you back up the hill where you will find large rocks and tree roots. This hill can be difficult to climb for dirt bikes and sport quads....
Learn more about Black Berry Ridge

This trail is a mix of dirt and gravel and dead-ends at a gate. This track is used as a snowmobile trail from December 8 - March. During this time period, snowwheling is not allowed. However, depending on condition the trail reopens from March- December 8th for snowwheeling. As with other trails in ...
Learn more about Boody Hill Spur

The forest access road starts out as a steep uphill featuring crushed stone to prevent repeated washouts. After you top the hill the trail becomes a mix of gravel, crushed stone, and ultimately dirt. Trail conditions deteriorate the further into the woods you go where you will encounter washouts wit...
Learn more about Boody Hill Trail

Two and a half mile seasonal road through private forest land, along a creek, and past old farm land. Can be muddy and washed out after storms. Connects from County rt. 41 to Rogers Road in the town of Hornby. Caution should be exercised at both ends of the road, as there are homes present....
Learn more about Borden Hollow Road