I am looking for some places relatively close that a beginner could do and I found a couple here:
http://www.find-off-road-trails.com/new-york-trails.htmlFields of Dreams Family 4WD Farm Vehicle Types: 4x4 (See Restrictions)
Address: Located 30 miles north of Syracuse off Interstate 81. Exit #34 at Mexico, NY. Take route 104 East 2 miles. Take right on Searles Rd. Farm is 1/2 mile on left.
eMail: info@4wdfarm.com
Contact Phone Number: Toll Free 877-4WD-FARM
Description: The Fields of Dreams Family 4WD Farm is located on 100 acres and offers off road trails rated 3-6 in normal weather conditions. This off road park was designed for small to mid-size stock or slightly modified 4WD vehicles used as daily drivers. The more challenging trails offer by-passes around the most difficult sections. All trails allow two way traffic which doubles your off road experience. There are over 30 hill climbs ranging from 5' to 75' foot height. In addition to mud the park owners have incorporated thousands of the boulders and field stones from their old stone fences into the trails. The water obstacles range from a few inches to 3’ feet in depth depending on the season. The trails are very tight and located in the dense wooded areas of the park. Tire size is limited to a 35". No full-sized trucks or large SUV's are allowed on trails.
Located Near These Regional Cities: Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Oswego, New Hartford, Utica, Schenectady, Albany
Mettowee Off Road Extreme Park Vehicle Types: 4x4 - ATV - Dirt Bike - Motocross
Address: 608 County Route 12A, Whitehall, NY 12832
eMail: info@mettoweeoffroadextremepark.com
Contact Phone Number: 518-638-6338
Description: The Mettowee Off Road Extreme Park is open year around and offers something for everyone. With over 60 trails with ratings of 1-10 , some of which no one has made it up or down yet.
Whether you own a stock 4x4, Extreme Off Road Vehicle, Advanced Rock Climbing Buggy's, ATV, Motorcycle, or some other type of off road vehicle, you are likely to find something to quench that off road thirst.
Located Near These Regional Cities: Schenectady, Albany, Utica, Plattsburg, Catskills, Kingston, Poughkeepsie