Ojai Ranger District
The Ojai Ranger District in Los Padres National Forest (California) has 75.2 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 66.6 miles of roads and 8.6 miles of trails across 24 designated routes. Vehicle access: Motorcycle 8.6 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open May 1 and close Dec 15. 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
- 75.2
- Roads
- 66.6 mi
- Trails
- 8.6 mi
- Year-round miles
- 21.7 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 53.6 mi
66.6 mi of roads · 8.6 mi of trails, across 24 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 | — | — | Not designated |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 8.6 | 2 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | — | — | Not designated |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| 2WD > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| 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 | 1 | Year-round |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 1 | Year-round |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 1 | Year-round |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 34 | 18 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 66.6 | 22 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 34 | 18 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 34 | 18 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 34 | 18 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 75.2 motorized miles here, about 21.7 miles are open year-round and 53.6 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/01 to 12/15 (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 21 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.
| 1 CHIEF PEAK | · | · |
|---|---|---|
| 1 REYES PEAK | · | · |
| 1 SQUAW FLAT | · | · |
| CHERRY CYN. | · | · |
| CHIEF PEAK | · | · |
| DOUGH FLAT DUA TH | · | · |
| HOWARD CREEK | · | · |
| MIDDLE LION | · | · |
| MURIETTA RD. | · | · |
| NORDHOFF RD. | · | · |
| PIEDRA BLANCA | · | · |
| PINE MTN. CG | · | · |
| POTRERO SECO | · | · |
| PRATT DUA TH | · | · |
| REYES PEAK | · | · |
| ROSE FALLS CG. | · | · |
| ROSE LAKE CG. | · | · |
| SESPE ROAD | · | · |
| SQUAW FLAT | · | · |
| TEMESCAL STA. | · | · |
| WHEELER GORGE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Pinos Ranger District | Los Padres National Forest, CA | 364 | 27 km |
| Santa Barbara Ranger District | Los Padres National Forest, CA | 108 | 43 km |
| Santa Lucia Ranger District | Los Padres National Forest, CA | 248.5 | 105 km |
| Kern River Ranger District | Sequoia National Forest, CA | 930.5 | 158 km |
| Western Divide Ranger District | Sequoia National Forest, CA | 446.6 | 174 km |
| Front Country Ranger District | San Bernardino National Forest, CA | 265.9 | 191 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Ojai Ranger District?
- The current MVUM data shows no ATV-designated routes in this district. Road-legal or other vehicle classes may still be allowed — check the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Ojai Ranger District?
- 75.2 miles total — 66.6 miles of roads and 8.6 miles of trails, across 24 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 21.7 miles are open year-round and 53.6 miles are seasonal (typically open May 1 to Dec 15). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in California
See every ranger district in Los Padres 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.