I live in Oneonta, and you are right. But if you want, I can show you some great trails up here.
Also, check this out:
http://www.niora4x4club.com/event And this:
http://ultra.litpixel.com:90/
Or here:
http://bb.njax.net/ They may be in NJ, but are friendly to us New Yorkers, and you are closer than I am.