Golden Road
Golden Road is an easy 96 miles off-road trail near Millinocket, ME, best run May - October. No gear is marked required; All-terrain tires is recommended. A stock high-clearance 4x4 can run it; check the gear list before you go.
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A 96-mile private logging road cutting through the vast North Maine Woods, one of the last great wilderness areas in the eastern United States. This working forest road passes pristine lakes, wild rivers, and millions of acres of boreal forest with almost no other traffic.
Fun Facts
The Golden Road was built by Great Northern Paper Company for logging operations.
The North Maine Woods region has more moose per square mile than anywhere in the lower 48.
The road crosses some of the largest undeveloped forest tracts east of the Mississippi.
🛞 Tires
Closest campgrounds to Golden Road:
- Lily Bay State Park · Greenville · 24 mi (straight-line)
Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Stock rigs can usually run this trail, but the right tire size and fitment make it more enjoyable.
Tire Size Calculator
Convert tire sizes and compare diameter differences before you swap.
Verify your stock tires meet minimum clearance for this trail.
Gear Ratio Calculator
Find the right gear ratio after lifting or upsizing tires.
Re-gear after a tire upgrade to restore trail torque and MPG.
Wheel Fitment Calculator
Calculate backspacing and offset so wider wheels clear your suspension.
Ensure any wheel upgrade clears your factory suspension.