Upper Lake Ranger District
The Upper Lake Ranger District in Mendocino National Forest (California) has 471.2 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 359.9 miles of roads and 111.3 miles of trails across 340 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 398.4 mi · Motorcycle 406.6 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open Sep 9 and close May 17. 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
- 471.2
- Roads
- 359.9 mi
- Trails
- 111.3 mi
- Year-round miles
- 462.9 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 8.3 mi
359.9 mi of roads · 111.3 mi of trails, across 340 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 | 398.4 | 314 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 406.6 | 316 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 398.4 | 314 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 309.5 | 214 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 309.5 | 214 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 309.5 | 214 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 309.5 | 214 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 398.4 | 314 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 398.4 | 314 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 73 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 73 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 73 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 374.1 | 238 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 374.1 | 238 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 374.1 | 238 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 374.1 | 238 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 374.1 | 238 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 471.2 motorized miles here, about 462.9 miles are open year-round and 8.3 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 09/09 to 05/17 (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.
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Named routes
Show the 244 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.
| AIRPORT | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| AIRPORT SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| AIRPORT SPUR C | ✓ | ✓ |
| AIRPORT WATER | ✓ | ✓ |
| APOTHECARY | ✓ | ✓ |
| BACON CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| BARLEY LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEAR CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEE STING | ✓ | ✓ |
| BENMORE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BENMORE SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEVANS | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEVANS CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEVANS CREEK ACCESS | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEVANS JUMP ACCESS | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEVANS SALVAGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEVANS SALVAGE SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG RIDGE CONNECTOR | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG VALLEY | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLUEJAY | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLUESLIDE RIDGE SPUR C | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOBBINS SPOT | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOBCAT | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOBKIEWICZ | ✓ | ✓ |
| BROWNS GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| BUCKNELL CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BUTTER TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| BYPASS | ✓ | ✓ |
| BYPASS CONNECTOR | ✓ | ✓ |
| CACHE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CAMPERS PASS | ✓ | ✓ |
| CANVASBACK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CEDAR CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CEDAR CREEK SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| CHERRY ORV | ✓ | ✓ |
| COYOTE ROCK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEER VALLEY | ✓ | ✓ |
| DOWNHILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST FORK | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST FORK SHORTCUT | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST HULL CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST YORK | ✓ | ✓ |
| ELK KNOB | ✓ | ✓ |
| ELK MOUNTAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| ELK VALLEY | ✓ | ✓ |
| ENTERPRISE | ✓ | ✓ |
| ENTERPRISE SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| ENTERPRISE SPUR B | ✓ | ✓ |
| ERICKSON RIDGE SPUR D | ✓ | ✓ |
| ERICKSON RIDGE SPUR G | ✓ | ✓ |
| ERICKSON RIDGE SPUR K | ✓ | ✓ |
| ERICSON CROSSING | ✓ | ✓ |
| ERICSON RIDGE 4X4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| ERICSON RIDGE SPUR E | ✓ | ✓ |
| ERICSON RIDGE SPUR J | ✓ | ✓ |
| FARAWAY | ✓ | ✓ |
| FISHHOOK | ✓ | ✓ |
| FOUR TO THREE | ✓ | ✓ |
| FOUTS-BEAR CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| FRENCH KNOB | ✓ | ✓ |
| FRENCH RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| FULLER GROVE GROUP C.G. | ✓ | ✓ |
| FUZZY WUZZY | ✓ | ✓ |
| GOAT MOUNTAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| GOAT-ORV | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRAVELLY AIRPORT | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRAVELLY CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRAVES CABIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| GROUSE SPRINGS-BEAR CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| GROVE LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| GUARD STATION BOULEVARD | ✓ | ✓ |
| HALF ACRE | ✓ | ✓ |
| HEIFER RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIGH GLADE LO | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIGH GLADE LO SPUR C | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIGH GLADE SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIGH GLADE SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIGH VALLEY EAST | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIGH VALLEY RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| HORSE BARN | ✓ | ✓ |
| HORSE GLADE CG | ✓ | ✓ |
| HORSE HILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| HORSE MTN. | ✓ | ✓ |
| HORSE MTN. PEAK | ✓ | ✓ |
| HORSE MTN. SOUTH | ✓ | ✓ |
| HORSE MTN. SOUTH LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| HORSE MTN. SPUR C | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOWARD MILL A.S. | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOWARD MILL WATER | ✓ | ✓ |
| HULL CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| HULL CREEK ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| HULL CREEK SOUTH | ✓ | ✓ |
| HULL CREEK SPUR F | ✓ | ✓ |
| HULL MT LO | ✓ | ✓ |
| HUNTER POINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISLAND NORTH | ✓ | ✓ |
| JACKS JAUNT | ✓ | ✓ |
| JUMPERS HILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| LIL SLED | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE HORSE MTN. EAST | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE PINNACLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE ROUND | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE ROUND MTN. | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE SODA CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE WILLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE YORK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LIVE OAK HOLLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOG CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOG RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOG RIDGE SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONG RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONG VALLEY | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER DEER VALLEY | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER NYE CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| LUCERNE TIE | ✓ | ✓ |
| MASON | ✓ | ✓ |
| MASON TRAIL CONNECTOR | ✓ | ✓ |
| MC CREARY GLADE | ✓ | ✓ |
| MCCLENDON'S LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| MCLEOD RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE CREEK ACCESS | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE CREEK FLAT | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| MILLHOUSE | ✓ | ✓ |
| MILLSAP LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| MINER | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOLE TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUD HOLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| MYRLS STOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| NANNABE | ✓ | ✓ |
| NO NAME RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| NO NAME RIDGE SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| NO NAME RIDGE SPUR B | ✓ | ✓ |
| NO NAME RIDGE SPUR C | ✓ | ✓ |
| NO NAME RIDGE SPUR D | ✓ | ✓ |
| OAK FLAT ACCESS | ✓ | ✓ |
| OAK FLAT C.G. | ✓ | ✓ |
| OLD PINE MTN | ✓ | ✓ |
| OLE ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| PACIFIC RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| PACKSADDLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| PACKSADDLE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| PACKSADDLE SPUR D | ✓ | ✓ |
| PANTHER RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| PECKS PLACE | ✓ | ✓ |
| PENNY PINES ACCESS | ✓ | ✓ |
| PILLSBURY-INDIAN DICK | ✓ | ✓ |
| PILOT GROVE | ✓ | ✓ |
| PILOT GROVE WATER | ✓ | ✓ |
| PINE MONTGOMERY | ✓ | ✓ |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| PINE MOUNTAIN SPUR E | ✓ | ✓ |
| PINE MOUNTAIN SPUR N | ✓ | ✓ |
| PINE MTN | ✓ | ✓ |
| PINE TREE | ✓ | ✓ |
| PINNACLE ROCK | ✓ | ✓ |
| PITNEY FUEL BREAK | ✓ | ✓ |
| PITNEY RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| PLANTATION HILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| POGES TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| PORKY | ✓ | ✓ |
| POTATO HILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| POWDER HOUSE 4X4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| POWDER HOUSE OHV | ✓ | ✓ |
| POWDER HOUSE ORV | ✓ | ✓ |
| PRATHER ACCESS | ✓ | ✓ |
| PRATHER SOUTH | ✓ | ✓ |
| PRATHER WEST | ✓ | ✓ |
| PROGENY | ✓ | ✓ |
| RABBIT | ✓ | ✓ |
| RABBIT GLADE | ✓ | ✓ |
| RATTLESNAKE 4X4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| REFUGE 4X4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| RICHARDSON GLADE | ✓ | ✓ |
| ROCK CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| ROUND SALVAGE NE | ✓ | ✓ |
| ROUND SALVAGE SW | ✓ | ✓ |
| RUPPERTS REST | ✓ | ✓ |
| SALAMANDER | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAM ALLEY | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAM ALLEY RIDGE SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAND CREEK SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| SANHEDRIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| SETHS STOPOVER | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHORT CUT | ✓ | ✓ |
| SKELETON CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SLED A | ✓ | ✓ |
| SLED RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SNAKE HILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| SODA CR GUARD STATION LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| SODA CREEK TRAILER LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| SODA CRK TRAILER | ✓ | ✓ |
| SODA CRK. G.S. | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH RED ROCK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH YORK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SPRUCE GROVE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SPRUCE GROVE CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| SPRUCE GROVE SPUR C | ✓ | ✓ |
| SPUR B | ✓ | ✓ |
| STREETER RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| STREETER RIDGE SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| SUMMIT | ✓ | ✓ |
| SUMNER RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| TADPOLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| THISTLE GLENN | ✓ | ✓ |
| TIMBERLINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| TROUT SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| TULE LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| TULE LAKE ORV | ✓ | ✓ |
| TULE LAKE SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| TWIN VALLEYS | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER PINE MTN. | ✓ | ✓ |
| VAN ARSDALE-PILLSBURY | ✓ | ✓ |
| WATER TANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WELCH CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST FORK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILD GOOSE | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILD GOOSE SPUR B | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLOW CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLOW ROCK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLOW ROCK SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| WINDY LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| WINDY POINT | · | ✓ |
| WYMAN FLAT | ✓ | ✓ |
| YOUNGS CORRAL | ✓ | ✓ |
| YOUNGS TIE | ✓ | ✓ |
| ERICKSON RIDGE | · | · |
| FULLER GROVE | · | · |
| FULLER GROVE C.G. | · | · |
| FULLER GROVE LAUNCH | · | · |
| HOMESITE | · | · |
| KNEECAP-CABBAGE PATCH | · | · |
| LOW GAP-BALD MTN. | · | · |
| MIDDLE CREEK C.G. | · | · |
| PILLSBURY RANCH | · | · |
| PINES RESORT | · | · |
| POGIE POINT C.G. | · | · |
| SAM ALLEY RIDGE | · | · |
| SUNSET CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| TAR FLAT | · | · |
| UPPER LAKE RS | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grindstone Ranger District | Mendocino National Forest, CA | 1,208.2 | 32 km |
| Covelo Ranger District | Mendocino National Forest, CA | 295.6 | 46 km |
| Mad River Ranger District | Six Rivers National Forest, CA | 0.1 | 101 km |
| Yolla Bolla Ranger District | Shasta-Trinity National Forest, CA | 601.3 | 103 km |
| Hayfork Ranger District | Shasta-Trinity National Forest, CA | 682.1 | 129 km |
| Feather River Ranger District | Plumas National Forest, CA | 1,345.8 | 154 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Upper Lake Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 398.4 miles across 314 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 Upper Lake Ranger District?
- 471.2 miles total — 359.9 miles of roads and 111.3 miles of trails, across 340 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 462.9 miles are open year-round and 8.3 miles are seasonal (typically open Sep 9 to May 17). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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