Mt. Pinos Ranger District
The Mt. Pinos Ranger District in Los Padres National Forest (California) has 364 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 156.2 miles of roads and 207.8 miles of trails across 221 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 110.6 mi · Motorcycle 201.2 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open May 1 and close Nov 1. 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
- 364
- Roads
- 156.2 mi
- Trails
- 207.8 mi
- Year-round miles
- 160.6 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 203.4 mi
156.2 mi of roads · 207.8 mi of trails, across 221 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 | 110.6 | 56 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 201.2 | 111 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 110.6 | 43 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 177.8 | 107 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 177.8 | 77 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 85.9 | 29 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 85.9 | 29 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 85.9 | 29 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 85.9 | 29 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 42 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 42 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 42 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 156.2 | 58 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 248.1 | 103 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 156.2 | 58 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 156.2 | 58 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 156.2 | 58 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 364 motorized miles here, about 160.6 miles are open year-round and 203.4 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/01 to 11/01 (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 51 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.
| ALAMO MTN. OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| APACHE CYN. OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| CAMP MARION OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEER PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST DRY CYN. OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| FRAZIER EXT* OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| FRAZIER MTN. OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| HALF MOON C.G. | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUD SPRING OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUTAU OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| PIANO BOX LOOP OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| PINE SPRING CG OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| QUATAL CYN. OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAN EMIGDIO OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| SCOTT RUSSEL OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| SEWART MTN. OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| SULPHUR SPRING OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| TECUYA ACE* OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| THORN MEDOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| TINTA CYN. OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST FRAZIER CONNECTOR OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST FRAZIER OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST TECUYA OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| ALISO PARK C.G. | · | · |
| BALLINGER CYN. | · | · |
| BUCKHORN | · | · |
| BUCKHORN RD. | · | · |
| CABALLO CG. | · | · |
| CAMP ALTO CG | · | · |
| CHUCHUPATE | · | · |
| CHUCHUPATE C.G. | · | · |
| EDISON ROAD | · | · |
| FRAZIER MTN. | · | · |
| GOLD HILL | · | · |
| HOG PEN SPRING | · | · |
| KINGS C.G. | · | · |
| LOCKWOOD CR. | · | · |
| MCGILL CG. | · | · |
| MCPHERSON LO. | · | · |
| MILL CANYON | · | · |
| MT. PINOS CG. | · | · |
| MUTAU | · | · |
| OZENA CG | · | · |
| QUATAL CYN. | · | · |
| RANCHO NUEVO CG | · | · |
| REYES CREEK | · | · |
| REYES CREEK C.G. | · | · |
| SEYMOUR CREEK | · | · |
| TWIN PINES C.G. | · | · |
| VALLE VISTA* CG | · | · |
| WEST DRY | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ojai Ranger District | Los Padres National Forest, CA | 75.2 | 27 km |
| Santa Barbara Ranger District | Los Padres National Forest, CA | 108 | 57 km |
| Santa Lucia Ranger District | Los Padres National Forest, CA | 248.5 | 98 km |
| Kern River Ranger District | Sequoia National Forest, CA | 930.5 | 131 km |
| Western Divide Ranger District | Sequoia National Forest, CA | 446.6 | 147 km |
| Front Country Ranger District | San Bernardino National Forest, CA | 265.9 | 191 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 110.6 miles across 56 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. Pinos Ranger District?
- 364 miles total — 156.2 miles of roads and 207.8 miles of trails, across 221 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 160.6 miles are open year-round and 203.4 miles are seasonal (typically open May 1 to Nov 1). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in California
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