Seward Ranger District
The Seward Ranger District in Chugach National Forest (Alaska) has 46.3 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 31.8 miles of roads and 14.5 miles of trails across 81 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 14.5 mi · Motorcycle 14.5 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open May 1 and close Nov 30. Every route here is informational and derived from the MVUM data — it is not a legal document; carry and follow the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map. Download the routes as GPX for your GPS or riding app.
- Total motorized miles
- 46.3
- Roads
- 31.8 mi
- Trails
- 14.5 mi
- Year-round miles
- 20.8 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 25.2 mi
31.8 mi of roads · 14.5 mi of trails, across 81 designated routes on the Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Vehicle access
What the MVUM designates for each vehicle class in this district — open miles, route count and season. A blank designation means the class is not designated here; it is shown as such, never guessed. ATV, motorcycle and e-bike classes are highlighted.
| Vehicle class | Open miles | Routes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core off-highway (OHV) | |||
| ATV | 14.5 | 8 | Jun 1 – Mar 31 |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 14.5 | 8 | Jun 1 – Mar 31 |
| Other wheeled OHV | — | — | Not designated |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 14.5 | 8 | Jun 1 – Mar 31 |
| 2WD > 50" | 14.5 | 8 | Jun 1 – Mar 31 |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Other OHV > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Other OHV < 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 4 | Jun 1 – Mar 31 |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 4 | Jun 1 – Mar 31 |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 4 | Jun 1 – Mar 31 |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 31.5 | 70 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 31.1 | 69 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 31.1 | 69 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 31.1 | 69 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 31.1 | 69 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 46.3 motorized miles here, about 20.8 miles are open year-round and 25.2 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/01 to 11/30 (MM/DD). Each vehicle class can carry its own season; see the access matrix above, and always confirm current status on the official Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Download the routes (GPX)
Load these into your GPS unit or riding app (onX, Gaia, Avenza and most handhelds read GPX).
Named routes
Show the 67 named routes in this district
Named routes on the MVUM and whether ATV and motorcycle use is designated on each. This is a per-district reference, not a separate page per route. Use the filter to find a route.
| CROWN POINT ATV TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| FALLS CREEK ORV TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| INHT ACCESS: BEAR LAKE TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| INHT: BEAR LAKE TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| CANYON CREEK RD | · | · |
| CANYON CREEK SPUR RD | · | · |
| CARTER LAKE TRAILHEAD ROAD | · | · |
| CRESCENT CREEK CAMPGROUND RD | · | · |
| CRESCENT CREEK CG PARKING RD | · | · |
| CRESCENT CREEK TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| CROWN POINT MINE ROAD | · | · |
| DEVILS CREEK TRAILHEAD ROAD | · | · |
| JOHNSON PASS TRAIL SOUTH TH | · | · |
| K'BEQ LOOP RD | · | · |
| K'BEQ RD | · | · |
| KING SALMON LOOP RD | · | · |
| NO COOPER CREEK CAMPGROUND RD | · | · |
| OLD STERLING SPUR | · | · |
| PICKAROON LP | · | · |
| PINK SALMON PARKING RD | · | · |
| PORCUPINE CREEK CAMPGROUND RD | · | · |
| PORCUPINE RD. | · | · |
| PORCUPINE TRAILHEAD ROAD | · | · |
| PRIMROSE BOAT LAUNCH RD | · | · |
| PRIMROSE CAMPGROUND RD | · | · |
| PRIMROSE LANDING | · | · |
| PTARMIGAN CREEK CAMPGROUND RD | · | · |
| PTARMIGAN CREEK DAY USE RD | · | · |
| QUARTZ CREEK BOAT LAUNCH RD | · | · |
| QUARTZ CREEK CAMPGROUND RD | · | · |
| QUARTZ CREEK CG EAST LOOP RD | · | · |
| QUARTZ CREEK CG RV DUMP RD | · | · |
| QUARTZ CREEK CG WEST LOOP RD | · | · |
| QUARTZ CREEK RD | · | · |
| RAINBOW TROUT LEFT LOOP RD | · | · |
| RAINBOW TROUT RIGHT LOOP RD | · | · |
| RANGER STATION SPUR | · | · |
| RED SALMON LOOP RD | · | · |
| RESURRECTION CREEK RD | · | · |
| RESURRECTION PASS S. TH ROAD | · | · |
| RUSSIAN LAKES N TH ROAD | · | · |
| RUSSIAN R CG OVERFLOW RETURN | · | · |
| RUSSIAN RIVER CAMPGROUND RD | · | · |
| RUSSIAN RIVER CG EXIT RD | · | · |
| RUSSIAN RVR CG OVERFLOW ROAD | · | · |
| SILVER SALMON LOOP RD | · | · |
| SIXMILE DAY USE ROAD | · | · |
| SMOKEY LN | · | · |
| SO COOPER CREEK CAMPGROUND RD | · | · |
| SOLAR MOUNTAIN ROAD | · | · |
| STEELHEAD LOOP RD | · | · |
| STERLING SPUR | · | · |
| SUMMIT CREEK TRAILHEAD RD | · | · |
| TENDERFOOT CAMPGROUND RD | · | · |
| TERN LAKE DAY USE | · | · |
| TERN LAKE PARKING PULLOUT | · | · |
| TRAIL RIVER CAMPGROUND RD | · | · |
| TRAIL RIVER EAGLE POINT RD | · | · |
| TRAIL RIVER GROUP SITE RD | · | · |
| TRAIL RIVER LAKESIDE DU RD | · | · |
| TRAIL RIVER LAKESIDE DU SPUR R | · | · |
| TRAIL RIVER RIVER TERRACE LOOP | · | · |
| TRAIL RIVER ROAD | · | · |
| TRAIL RIVER SPRUCEWOODS LOOP | · | · |
| TRAIL RIVER SPRUCEWOODS LOOP 2 | · | · |
| UPPER TRAIL LAKE PARKING | · | · |
| WHY RD | · | · |
Data: U.S. Forest Service, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Motor Vehicle Use Map — Roads (layer 1) and Trails (layer 2), retrieved 2026-07-11. A work of the U.S. Government, public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). State assignment: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb state boundaries.
This page is a searchable summary of the Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map data — it is not the official MVUM and not a legal document. Route designations, closures and conditions change. The controlling document is the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map: carry it and follow posted signs when you ride.
Data vintage: USFS EDW MVUM, retrieved 2026-07-11.
Nearby districts
The six nearest ranger districts by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-forest and cross-state neighbours included — for planning a wider trip.
| District | Forest | Total miles | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Ranger District | Chugach National Forest, AK | 13.8 | 49 km |
| Cordova Ranger District | Chugach National Forest, AK | 31.5 | 229 km |
| Yakutat Ranger District | Tongass National Forest, AK | 70.9 | 585 km |
| Hoonah Ranger District | Tongass National Forest, AK | 172.6 | 853 km |
| Juneau Ranger District | Tongass National Forest, AK | 50.4 | 856 km |
| Sitka Ranger District | Tongass National Forest, AK | 159.8 | 882 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Seward Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 14.5 miles across 8 routes here (jun 1 – mar 31). Confirm on the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map before you ride.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Seward Ranger District?
- 46.3 miles total — 31.8 miles of roads and 14.5 miles of trails, across 81 designated routes on the Forest Service MVUM.
- Is this the official Motor Vehicle Use Map?
- No. This page is an informational, searchable view of the MVUM route data. It is not a legal document. The controlling document is the district's official MVUM — always carry and follow it.
- Are the routes open year-round?
- Partly. About 20.8 miles are open year-round and 25.2 miles are seasonal (typically open May 1 to Nov 30). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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