Safford Ranger District
The Safford Ranger District in Coronado National Forest (Arizona) has 229.3 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 220.2 miles of roads and 9.1 miles of trails across 209 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 218.1 mi · Motorcycle 218.1 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open Apr 16 and close Nov 14. 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
- 229.3
- Roads
- 220.2 mi
- Trails
- 9.1 mi
- Year-round miles
- 209.5 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 19.8 mi
220.2 mi of roads · 9.1 mi of trails, across 209 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 | 218.1 | 193 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 218.1 | 193 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 218.1 | 193 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 214.1 | 187 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 214.1 | 187 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 214.1 | 187 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 214.1 | 187 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 218.1 | 193 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 218.1 | 193 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 10 | Year-round |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 10 | Year-round |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 10 | Year-round |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 225.3 | 203 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 225.3 | 203 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 225.3 | 203 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 225.3 | 203 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 225.3 | 203 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 229.3 motorized miles here, about 209.5 miles are open year-round and 19.8 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 04/16 to 11/14 (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)
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Named routes
Show the 131 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.
| ANGLE ORCHARD | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| ASH RIDGE WEST SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEAR SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| BELLOWS CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| BERRY PATCH RD | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIBLE CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIBLE SCHOOL | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLACK CANYON DAM | ✓ | ✓ |
| BRUSHY WELL | ✓ | ✓ |
| BUCKSKIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| CARTER SAWMILL SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| CIENEGA | ✓ | ✓ |
| CLARK PEAK LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| CONSERVATION CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| COPPER CANYON SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| CUNNINGHAM CG | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEAD STEER MESA | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEADMAN | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEVIL TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DIAL | ✓ | ✓ |
| DIAL DOWN | ✓ | ✓ |
| DRY LAKE STOCK TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DUTCH HENRY | ✓ | ✓ |
| EPIDOTE | ✓ | ✓ |
| EUCLASE | ✓ | ✓ |
| EUREKA TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| FIRE AGATE | ✓ | ✓ |
| FOURMILE CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| FRENCH GAP | ✓ | ✓ |
| FRESNAL WASH | ✓ | ✓ |
| FRYE MESA | ✓ | ✓ |
| FRYE MESA CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| FRYE MESA RESERVOIR | ✓ | ✓ |
| GIBBS TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| GILLESPIE | ✓ | ✓ |
| GILLESPIE WELL | ✓ | ✓ |
| GILLMAN CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| GOODWIN CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRAND VIEW | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRANT CREEK RD | ✓ | ✓ |
| HALIDES | ✓ | ✓ |
| HARRISON CANYON DAM | ✓ | ✓ |
| HELLS HOLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIGH PEAK | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOME RANCH TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| HURRY UP TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| IRON TANK WELL | ✓ | ✓ |
| JACKSON CABIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| JACOBSON OVERLOOK | ✓ | ✓ |
| JASPER | ✓ | ✓ |
| JERNIGAN | ✓ | ✓ |
| JERNIGAN HQ | ✓ | ✓ |
| JUNIPER TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| KNOB TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LANDSMAN CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| LARIMAR | ✓ | ✓ |
| LAUREL CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| LEBANON DITCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE BULL TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE RED TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONG HOLLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONG HOLLOW WELL | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER TREASURE PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LUDLAMITE | ✓ | ✓ |
| MARIJILDA | ✓ | ✓ |
| MCENARY TUNNEL | ✓ | ✓ |
| MESCAL | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE STOCKTON PASS | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOONSHINE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOTHER'S BYPASS | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOTHERS CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEW MESAS | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTH 2 TROUGHS SPRINGS | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTH TAYLOR | ✓ | ✓ |
| OAK DRAW | ✓ | ✓ |
| OFF LIMITS | ✓ | ✓ |
| OLD COLUMBINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| PADDY'S RIVER | ✓ | ✓ |
| PINE CANYON CORRAL | ✓ | ✓ |
| PINE RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| PIPELINE ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| PITCHFORK RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| PONCHO TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| RATTLESNAKE MESA | ✓ | ✓ |
| REALGAR | ✓ | ✓ |
| REEF TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| RENE SPRINGS | ✓ | ✓ |
| RHODES RANCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| RIGGS WOOD | ✓ | ✓ |
| ROCKHOUSE CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAND TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SECOND TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| SEEP TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHINGLE MILL CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| SNOW FLAT CG | ✓ | ✓ |
| SNOW LURE SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| SPRING CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| SUNSTONE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SYCAMORE WELL | ✓ | ✓ |
| THE MESAS | ✓ | ✓ |
| TREASURE PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| TRIPP CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| TRIPP CANYON CUTOFF | ✓ | ✓ |
| TWO TROUGHS SPRING TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER HOSPITAL FLAT | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER TURKEY FLAT | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER TURKEY FLAT EAST | ✓ | ✓ |
| VAN VALER SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| VEACH | ✓ | ✓ |
| W. ASH CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| W. HIGH CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILEY | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOOD CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| YLE TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| ARCADIA CG | · | · |
| ARCADIA OVERFLOW | · | · |
| CLARK PEAK | · | · |
| COLUMBINE CORRAL | · | · |
| CUNNINGHAM LOOP | · | · |
| LOWER HOSPITAL FLAT CG | · | · |
| NOON CREEK CG | · | · |
| RIGGS FLAT ACCESS | · | · |
| RIGGS FLAT CG | · | · |
| SHANNON CG | · | · |
| SOLDIER CREEK CG | · | · |
| SOLDIER CREEK DISP CAMP | · | · |
| STOCKTON PASS CG | · | · |
| TWILIGHT | · | · |
| UPPER ARCADIA | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Catalina Ranger District | Coronado National Forest, AZ | 192 | 67 km |
| Douglas Ranger District | Coronado National Forest, AZ | 363.4 | 112 km |
| Glenwood Ranger District | Gila National Forest, NM | 412.2 | 130 km |
| Sierra Vista Ranger District | Coronado National Forest, AZ | 570.8 | 140 km |
| Nogales Ranger District | Coronado National Forest, AZ | 563.7 | 152 km |
| Silver City Ranger District | Gila National Forest, NM | 393.7 | 161 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Safford Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 218.1 miles across 193 routes here (varies by route). Confirm on the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map before you ride.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Safford Ranger District?
- 229.3 miles total — 220.2 miles of roads and 9.1 miles of trails, across 209 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 209.5 miles are open year-round and 19.8 miles are seasonal (typically open Apr 16 to Nov 14). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in Arizona
See every ranger district in Coronado National Forest, browse all Arizona national-forest routes, or read the methodology behind these figures. New to MVUMs? Start with what a Motor Vehicle Use Map is.