Lewis County ATV Trail System

10/21/2026

Join the Lewis County Planning & Community Development Dept for a Comprehensive Plan Open House to share your thoughts on recreation, housing, infrastructure, community development, and more!

📅 Thursday, November 12
⏰ 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Moving Mountains Café, Croghan

Whether you have ideas about our trails or other improvements throughout the County, we want to hear from you!

10/20/2026

📢 Important Update from Lewis County Recreation, Forestry & Parks!

We are making a few changes to our office operations! These changes are effective immediately.

ATV Trail Permits: Permits will no longer be available for purchase at the Recreation office. You can still purchase permits online or at participating local businesses listed on our website.

Office Visits: All visits to the Recreation office will now be by appointment only. Walk-ins will no longer be accepted.

For more information, permit purchases, or a list of participating vendors, visit https://lewiscountyny.gov/departments/recreation-forestry-and-parks/

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

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10/13/2026

🍂 That's a Wrap on the 2026 ATV Trail Season! 🍂

The Lewis County ATV Trail System is officially closed for the season as of today, October 13!

We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us on the trails this year! Whether you're a local rider or traveled to Lewis County to explore our trail system, we hope you enjoyed your time here!

A special thank you to our hardworking trail crews, landowners, and everyone who helps make another successful season possible! 👏

📢 Already looking forward to next year? 2027 ATV permits are available for purchase now!

🔗https://pci.jotform.com/form/261813250838155

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming everyone back to the trails in 2027!

10/07/2026

🍂 Trail Update from The Commons!

Our crew has been out working in The Commons, and we wanted to share a few photos of the latest updates!

We’re officially down to the final days of the 2026 trail season. The Lewis County ATV Trail System will close on Tuesday, October 13, so there’s not much time left to get out and enjoy the trails this year.

🍁 P.S. Can we take a moment to appreciate the beautiful fall foliage in Lewis County right now? What a view!

10/02/2026

Our Lewis County Recreation, Forestry & Parks crew has been busy working on Burdick’s Crossing near the railbed.

Here’s a look at how things are shaping up in this section of the trail system!

Video of a group enjoying the trails 👀

10/01/2026

October 2026 ATV Trails Newsletter 🍂🎃🌻

09/29/2026

Want to stay up to date on what's happening with the Lewis County ATV Trail System? Join the monthly ATV Roundtable Meetings! Last Monday of the month at 4:00 PM. In person or virtually, please call the office for the link!

09/25/2026

Yesterday, our crew was out working on Burdick’s Crossing behind the River Valley Inn, helping keep the trail in good shape for riders.

A lot goes into maintaining our trail system throughout the season, and the crew continues to make their way across the system tackling areas that need attention. Take a look at yesterday’s work!

09/23/2026

Crews have been working away in Area D - The Commons, completing maintenance and helping keep the trails in good condition as we head into the final weeks of the riding season.

Regular trail maintenance is an important part of keeping the system safe and enjoyable for riders. From grading and smoothing out rough areas to addressing conditions along the trail, there’s always work happening behind the scenes throughout the season.

09/21/2026

🚨 Area G is Now Closed for the Season

As of today, September 21, Area G of the Grower Area is closed for the season.

Thank you for respecting all seasonal trail closures!

🌲 As other areas close for the season, we will continue to share updates here on our page and on our website. Please check for the latest trail information before heading out to ride.