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Lewis County ATV Trail System

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Other Names

Tug Hill ATV Trails, Black River, Adirondacks

Last Known StatusClosed For Season

This area was created by a cooperative effort between the county with some private land owners and offers a total network of over 84 miles motorized trails and 450 miles of seasonal roads plus a separate 144 acre play area. The trail system is open to quads, side by sides and dirt bikes.

Most of the trails wind through dense forest to open grassy meadows. Terrain ranges from wide hard packed dirt and gravel roads to twisty and narrow ATV trails with scattered mud puddles and loose chunk rock. The trail system is regularly maintained by local clubs and has signage and bridge crossings.

There are numerous campgrounds and restaurants located along or close to the trail system that cater to offroad visitors during the summer season and to snowmobiles during the winter months.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesLewis County ATV Trail Permit
Dates OpenMay 1 - second Friday in October
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedUnknown
Spark ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise LimitYes
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthYes (70 inches)has entrance gate or posts
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermitted
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsPermitted
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSPermitted(maximum width 70 inches)
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates SUVs & Jeeps (registered)Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
Prohibited
2 Stroke EnginesNo Restriction
MX Helmet RequiredYes
Camping / Overnight RV Parking Camping
Campfire Restrictions Campfires
Night RidingUnknown
Trail BlazingProhibitedno trailblazing
Rule EnforcementSomeATV/Saddle Mounted Patrol
CommentVehicles must have current insurance to obtain trail permit.
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TERRAIN

Approx Size12,000 acres (19 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail84
Climate TypeForest
Elevation900 to 1200 ft.
Trail MaintenanceMarked, Rated, Heavily Maintained
Loose DirtThis trail has some loose dirt.Some
Hard PackThe trail has mostly hard pack terrain.Mostly
SandThis trail has no sandy areas.None
MudThe trail has some mud after it rains.Some
DustThe trail has little dust on typical days.Little
RocksThis trail has little rocks.Little
TreesThe trail has almost all trees.All
Steep HillsThis trail has no steep hills.None
Water CrossingsThe trail has no water crossings.None
Small JumpsThis trail has no small jumps.None
Large JumpsThis trail has no large jumps.None
BermsThe trail has few berms.Few
Sand/Gravel PitsThis county land has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis county land has no single track trails.None
RoadsThis county land has mostly roads.Mostly
ShadeThis county land has almost all shaded areas.All
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has little expert terrain.Little
CommentTrail system has over 84 miles of off road trails and 450 miles of seasonal roads open to OHV's up to 2000lbs.

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails
LandPrivate, County Land

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline GasolineLowville, NYStewart's Shop (315) 376-4542
Diesel DieselLowville, NYStewart's Shops (315) 330-8580
Potable Water WaterLowville, NYHappy Hollow Campground (315) 376-4345
RV Hookups RV HookupLowville, NYHappy Hollow Campground (315) 376-4345
RV Dump Station RV DisposalLowville, NYHappy Hollow Campground (315) 376-4345
Primitive Camping Campground1-5 Miles (S)Whetstone Gulf State Park (315) 376-6630
Convenience Store Conv StoreLowville, NYStewart's Shop (315) 376-4542

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
Entry(None)
RidingYes ($65.00 per OHV)
Annual Lewis County OHV Permit - $65/machine, three day pass - $20/machine
Camping(None)
CommentOHV Club members with an active trail agreement get $20 discount.

RATINGS

Our RatingRatingVery Good
Recommended Stay1-2 Days
Comments(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityLowville, NY
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Trail MapGo To Trail Map
From: Lowville, NY
1)**See trail map for multiple staging areas.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoLewis County Courthouse
7660 N State Street
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-5972
trails@lewiscounty.ny.gov
lewiscountyny.gov
Contact InfoLewis County Chamber of Commerce
7559 South State Street
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-2213
trails@lewiscounty.ny.gov
adirondackstughill.com
Contact InfoTug Hill Adirondack ATV Association
P.O. Box 84
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 286-6621
president@tughilladirondacksatv.com
tughilladirondacksatv.com
Contact InfoSnow Ridge Campground
4173 West Road
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-8456
ski@snowridge.com
snowridge.com
Contact InfoFlat Rock Inn
4100 Flat Rock Road
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-2332
flatrockinn.com
Contact InfoMike Leviker (President)
Black River Valley Four - Wheeler Club Inc. / BRVFWC
(315) 771-1939
tugmike704@hotmail.com
blackrivervalleyfourwheelerclub.com

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

Lewis County Trail Photo

Lewis County ATV Trail System

Lewis County is home to the Annual SNIRT Run, a snow and mud poker run usually held around mid April. The event is very popular, and usually attracts about 5,000 riders.

Lewis County Trail Photo

A scenic view of gravel trail surrounded by fall foliage.

Autumn is one of the most popular times to explore the Lewis County Trail System (peak fall color usually begins around early to late October).

Lewis County Trail Photo

Group of ATV riders parked next to a dock on the lake.

Photo Submitted 10/18/2013 (Thanks!)

Lewis County Trail Photo

One Red KYMCO 4x4 500 and one Green KYMCO 4x4 ATVs with rear saddle bags parked next to lake.

Photo Submitted 2/24/2014 (Thanks!)

Lewis County Trail Photo

Honda ATC200X parked alongside gravel road with grassy meadow, pine trees and wind turbines in the background.

Photo Submitted 8/7/2011 (Thanks!)

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