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5 Legal ATV & SxS Trails Within 90 Minutes of Rochester

Aug. 12 2025 Off-Road Trail Guides By Hamburg Honda

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Honda Pioneer side-by-side splashes through a shallow creek on a forest trail, two helmeted riders, action shot in late-afternoon light.
The closest legal ATV and SxS rides from Rochester in 2025 are Highmarket Loop, Lewis County OHV, Tall Pines, Majestic Trails, Allegheny National Forest, WNY Trail Riders, and Pendleton Trail Riders—each reachable in 40–90 minutes with the proper permit.

Our parts counter fields this question all summer, so we clocked real drive times from downtown Rochester and pulled the latest permit details. Bookmark our Off-Road Buyer’s Guide before you trailer up.


1. Highmarket ATV Trail (45 min, Turin NY)

  • Season: May 1 – Oct 31 2025
  • Miles: 25+
  • Permit: Included in Lewis County trail pass ($70)
  • Best first-timer loop on Tug Hill—wide, groomed, and scenic.

2. Lewis County OHV System (1 hr, Lyons Falls trailhead)

  • Season: June 1 – Oct 31 2025
  • Miles: 45+ interconnected
  • Buy pass online or at local 
  • Fall foliage rides are legendary—go mid-week to skip crowds.

3. Tall Pines ATV Park (1 hr 20 min, Andover NY)

  • Open daily: 9 AM–dusk
  • Day pass: $25
  • Miles: 70
  • Mud bog, kids’ loop, and cabin rentals if you extend the trip.

4. Majestic Trails (1 hr 30 min, Smethport PA)

  • Day pass: $25
  • Miles: 40 single-direction loops
  • Steep Allegheny climbs, plus weekend food truck.

5. Allegheny National Forest OHV (1 hr 30 min, Marienville PA)

  • Season: May 23 – Sep 28 2025
  • Permit: $45 annual
  • Miles: 109 network
  • Longest continuous ride on the list—fuel at Marienville.

Permit & Gear Checklist

  1. Trail pass or membership card (links above).
  2. NY ATV registration sticker—DMV info.
  3. DOT helmet & eye protection.
  4. Spark-arrestor exhaust for ANF & Lewis County.
  5. Trail map + hotline (ANF: 814-723-5150).

    Red Honda Pioneer side-by-side driving through a grassy trail, kicking up dust, with driver wearing helmet and protective gear.

FAQ

Can I ride these trails with an unregistered ATV?
No. New York and Pennsylvania both require current ATV registration.

Is insurance mandatory?
Pennsylvania requires $50 K liability; New York highly recommends it.

Do I need a spark-arrestor?
Yes on national-forest land (ANF) and Lewis County; Tall Pines encourages but doesn’t enforce it.

Ready to ride?

Book a trail-prep service or browse our beginner-friendly 4x4s—all backed by our Lifetime Engine Warranty. Need a spark-arrestor? We stock them. Questions? Call Brian at 716-649-7669.

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