Off Road Trails in New Hampshire

New Hampshire features mountains, scenic valleys and plains, and pristine lakes and streams, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Many people choose to see the state's sights by driving the off-road trails New Hampshire has to offer. This can be done with all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and mountain bikes in the summer months and snowmobiles in the winter.

  1. Ammonoosuc Recreation Trail

    • Ammonoosuc Recreation Trail is a 19-mile-long off-road trail open year-round. The trail travels through several small towns that allow ATVs to refuel. To use the trail, riders must have a New Hampshire operating license. The trail is free to use. Parking and camping are also free of charge. Further information can be attained by contacting the Ammonoosuc Valley ATV Club.

      Ammonoosuc Valley ATV Club

      P.O. Box 63

      Bath, N.H. 03740

      603-787-2255

      avatv.org

    Jericho Mountain State Park

    • Jericho Mountain State Park, in Berlin, New Hampshire, offers ATV, snowmobile and bike trails. It offers adventurists scenic outlooks and swimming, picnicking and fishing activities in addition to off-road fun. The park is open seasonally from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The New Hampshire Bureau of Trails plans to continue adding more off-road trails to the park over time.

      Jericho Mountain State Park

      Jericho Lake Road

      Berlin, NH 03570

      603-271-3254

      nhstateparks.org

    Pisgah State Park

    • Pisgah State Park features over 13,300 acres, or 21 square miles, of forested terrain for ATV, mountain biking and snowmobiling. This un-staffed park is free to use and open year-round (except for muddy conditions). The park's trails venture near wetland, ponds and highland ridges. Other popular park activities include fishing and hiking.

      Pisgah State Park

      Chesterfield, NH

      603-271-3254

      nhstateparks.org