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New England Area Trail Rides / Car Camping
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Anything in NY? I’m headed there later in the year and looking for anything from NJ north. I’m sure I’ll venture into PA as well, but looking for things close to West Point for weekend trips and farther distance for extended trips.
Hey Guys- Im in CT and theres nothing around here that i know of. I enjoy driving the forest roads in the Green Mountain National Forest. Ive found a couple roads up there that are more trail like then roads. Lots of dispersed camping as well up by the airfield. Last year i went up and put over 50 miles on just driving around the dirt roads.
I dont do anything technically, just mainly enjoy dirt roads/ forest roads and camping with the family. Dont like scratches on my daily driver. But always up for looking for nice places to explore. Id like to find some more class 4 roads in VT/NH...seems if you dont know the areas though you really need to put in time and effort to reserach. That and I have no other friends in the area that are really into exploring :(
Id like to build something a little more offroad only in the future.
There is the Trans New Hampshire that ive read about and also the north maine woods like others have stated. Im also interested in heading south and exploring the George Washington National Forest in VA. Looks like tons of forest roads there. Have a look on Gaia Maps if you havnt already.
Green Mountain National Forest.....
I dont do anything technically, just mainly enjoy dirt roads/ forest roads and camping with the family. Dont like scratches on my daily driver. But always up for looking for nice places to explore. Id like to find some more class 4 roads in VT/NH...seems if you dont know the areas though you really need to put in time and effort to reserach. That and I have no other friends in the area that are really into exploring :(
Id like to build something a little more offroad only in the future.
There is the Trans New Hampshire that ive read about and also the north maine woods like others have stated. Im also interested in heading south and exploring the George Washington National Forest in VA. Looks like tons of forest roads there. Have a look on Gaia Maps if you havnt already.
Green Mountain National Forest.....
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Check out George Washington state campground on the CT/RI boarder
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There is a designated state owned off-road park off the Taconic not too far from Fishkill/ Poughkeepsie. A friend took me there about 5 years ago. I haven’t been back since I moved to NJ. It might be the Hereford multi use area but I’m not sure if that’s the place.
The Trans Mass Trail might be closer to you than the NJ pine barrens. It starts on dirt in CT if I remember correctly and has to be WAY more scenic than NJ. Another thing to check out would be the Puppy Dog Route. Starts pretty deep in Mass if you pick the long version.
I recommend checking out the NEBDR. It’s probably my #1 thing to do in the Northeast. It’s like 9 days of driving come the NY/PA border up to the middle of nowhere in Maine, really cool spots to stop at and check out includin Mt Washington, camping along the way and you can hop on and off wherever you want.
I also have the Appalachian Byway which drives right through West Point but every section I’ve been on it has been paved...scenic, but paved
I'm a hour from Vermont and looking for someone to go with over there
Count me in for a local meetup. Time is short these days with the kids but will open up when school starts. I've got a little experience off road and have done my own car maintenance for 25 years. If I ever clean out the garage, I could even host.
Hey hey! New to the forums here and also located in MA (Framingham). Would be interested in a meet and greet, or to link up for some adventure!
I could go either way, really. Been trail riding for a couple of years so I’m always eager to check out new spots!
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I just saw this thread. I know it was from a while ago but I’m in NH near the VT border. I would like to do the Appalachian Byway or the Trans. I just bought a 99 Tacoma with shell that I’m converting into a little camper. After mud season it would be nice to meet up with some folks. I hav f not off-roaded but I have backpacked, kayak camped and car camped. Looking forward to doing some exploring off road when weather permits.
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wow looks like I had got off the forum for a little to long. nice to see some more people that were talking on here. sorry I had bailed on the forum for awhile.
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Are you looking for routes of folks to ride with? I'm not in a place right now to ride (though wish I could) yet can suggest something for you.
