Mt. Whitney Ranger District
The Mt. Whitney Ranger District in Inyo National Forest (California) has 254.5 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 177.6 miles of roads and 76.9 miles of trails across 486 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 238.9 mi · Motorcycle 242.2 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open Jun 1 and close Oct 31. 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
- 254.5
- Roads
- 177.6 mi
- Trails
- 76.9 mi
- Year-round miles
- 254.5 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 0 mi
177.6 mi of roads · 76.9 mi of trails, across 486 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 | 238.9 | 431 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 242.2 | 439 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 238.9 | 431 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 233.9 | 429 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 232.4 | 423 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 232.4 | 423 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 232.4 | 423 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 238.9 | 431 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 238.9 | 431 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 72 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 72 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 72 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 243.1 | 464 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 243.1 | 464 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 243.1 | 464 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 243.1 | 464 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 243.1 | 464 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 254.5 motorized miles here, about 254.5 miles are open year-round and 0 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 06/01 to 10/31 (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 80 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.
| 20S10 TO 20S05 CONNECTOR | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| ALT OLANCHA PASS TH | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANCHOR RANCH ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANDERSON POINT ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| BADGER FLAT | ✓ | ✓ |
| BECK MEADOWS / DEER ISLAND RD | ✓ | ✓ |
| BORON SPRINGS | ✓ | ✓ |
| BURKHARDT CABIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| CASA WHITE SANDS | ✓ | ✓ |
| DIVISION CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| E MONACHE BORROW PIT | ✓ | ✓ |
| FALLS CREEK SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| FISH & GAME/GRANT PROPS | ✓ | ✓ |
| GEORGES CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRANITE VIEW DR. | ✓ | ✓ |
| HARKLESS FLAT | ✓ | ✓ |
| HARKLESS FLAT SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| HARRY BIRCH SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOG BACK CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| INDEPENDENCE CREEK ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| KINGFISHER STRINGER / LONG CYN | ✓ | ✓ |
| L.A. AQUEDUCT RD | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER N. OAK CREEK RD. | ✓ | ✓ |
| MAZOURKA RADIO | ✓ | ✓ |
| MONACHE ADMIN CABIN RD | ✓ | ✓ |
| MONACHE CORRAL | ✓ | ✓ |
| MONACHE CREEK ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| MONACHE F&G CABIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| MONACHE JEEP ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| OAK CREEK-NO. FORK | ✓ | ✓ |
| OLANCHA PASS TH | ✓ | ✓ |
| OLIVAS CABIN ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| OLIVAS SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| ONION VALLEY TO INDY CRK CONN | ✓ | ✓ |
| PAPOOSE FLAT | ✓ | ✓ |
| POPS GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| RADIO FACILITY ACCESS | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAGE FLAT TRAILHEAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| SANTA RITA FLAT RD | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAWMILL PASS TH/ SCOTTY'S SPRG | ✓ | ✓ |
| SEVEN PINES TRACT | ✓ | ✓ |
| SUNDAY CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| SYMMES CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SYMMES CREEK RD. | ✓ | ✓ |
| SYMMES/SHEPARD CONN | ✓ | ✓ |
| THIBAU CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| TUB SPRINGS | ✓ | ✓ |
| COTTONWOOD LAKES TH | · | · |
| COTTONWOOD LAKES TH SPUR | · | · |
| COTTONWOOD PACK STATION | · | · |
| EASTERN SIERRA IAVC ACCESS | · | · |
| EASTERN SIERRA INTERAGENCY VC | · | · |
| EQUESTRIAN CG | · | · |
| FOOTHILL ROAD SYMMES CRK | · | · |
| GRAYS MDW CG SPUR | · | · |
| GRAYS MDW CG SPUR 1 | · | · |
| GRAYS MDW CG SPUR 2 | · | · |
| GRAYS MDW CG-LOWER | · | · |
| GRAYS MDW CG-UPPER | · | · |
| HORSESHOE DAY USE PARK | · | · |
| HORSESHOE MEADOWS | · | · |
| KENNEDY MEADOW | · | · |
| KENNEDY MEADOWS CG | · | · |
| LONE PINE CG | · | · |
| LONE PINE CG SPUR | · | · |
| MT WT GROUP CG | · | · |
| MT WT RS FIRE Q-096 | · | · |
| MT WT RS Q-096 | · | · |
| OAK-CREEK SO. FORK | · | · |
| ONION VALLEY CG | · | · |
| ONION VALLEY CG CONN | · | · |
| ONION VALLEY WELL ROAD | · | · |
| ONION VALLEYPACK STATION | · | · |
| SAGE FLAT ROAD | · | · |
| WALKER CREEK | · | · |
| WHIT PARKING | · | · |
| WHIT PARKING LOT | · | · |
| WHIT PORTAL LOWER CG | · | · |
| WHITNEY PORTAL | · | · |
| WHITNEY PORTAL UPPER CG | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hume Lake Ranger District | Sequoia National Forest, CA | 421.7 | 72 km |
| White Mountain Ranger District | Inyo National Forest, CA | 727.1 | 73 km |
| High Sierra Ranger District | Sierra National Forest, CA | 1,045.9 | 96 km |
| Western Divide Ranger District | Sequoia National Forest, CA | 446.6 | 104 km |
| Mammoth Ranger District | Inyo National Forest, CA | 375.3 | 112 km |
| Kern River Ranger District | Sequoia National Forest, CA | 930.5 | 123 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Mt. Whitney Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 238.9 miles across 431 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 Mt. Whitney Ranger District?
- 254.5 miles total — 177.6 miles of roads and 76.9 miles of trails, across 486 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 254.5 miles are open year-round and 0 miles are seasonal (typically open Jun 1 to Oct 31). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in California
See every ranger district in Inyo National Forest, browse all California national-forest routes, or read the methodology behind these figures. New to MVUMs? Start with what a Motor Vehicle Use Map is.