Off-Road Trails in New Hampshire

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Learn more about Cedar Stream Road
Cedar Stream Road

Cedar Stream Road

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…
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Total Miles
23.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cherry Mountain
Cherry Mountain

Cherry Mountain

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…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cobble Hill Rd Trail
Cobble Hill Rd Trail

Cobble Hill Rd Trail

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.…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about East Branch Saco River
East Branch Saco River

East Branch Saco River

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…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Farnum Road
Farnum Road

Farnum Road

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…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Gale River
Gale River

Gale River

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…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Haystack Mountain Road
Haystack Mountain Road

Haystack Mountain Road

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…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Haystack Road
Haystack Road

Haystack 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…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Indian Stream Road to Terrill Pond
Indian Stream Road to Terrill Pond

Indian Stream Road to Terrill Pond

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…
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Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Jefferson Notch Road
Jefferson Notch Road

Jefferson Notch Road

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…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Magalloway Road to Hawk Road
Magalloway Road to Hawk Road

Magalloway Road to Hawk 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…
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Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Meadow Brook Rd to Hawk Road
Meadow Brook Rd to Hawk Road

Meadow Brook Rd 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…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mill Brook
Mill Brook

Mill Brook

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…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Natty's Route
Natty's Route

Natty's Route

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…
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Total Miles
13.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about New Colony - Orange Road
New Colony - Orange Road

New Colony - Orange Road

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…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pond Safety Road
Pond Safety Road

Pond Safety 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…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Slippery Brook
Slippery Brook

Slippery Brook

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…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Success Pond
Success Pond

Success Pond

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…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Trail 146 Indian Stream Road & Trail 141 East Branch Road
Trail 146 Indian Stream Road & Trail 141 East Branch Road

Trail 146 Indian Stream Road & Trail 141 East Branch Road

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…
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Total Miles
19.5
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Learn more about White Wolf Trail
White Wolf Trail

White Wolf Trail

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…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
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