Big Bar Ranger District
The Big Bar Ranger District in Shasta-Trinity National Forest (California) has 352.9 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 352.9 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails across 181 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 240.8 mi · Motorcycle 240.8 mi. Seasonal routes generally open May 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
- 352.9
- Roads
- 352.9 mi
- Trails
- 0 mi
- Year-round miles
- 276.5 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 76.3 mi
352.9 mi of roads · 0 mi of trails, across 181 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 | 240.8 | 132 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 240.8 | 132 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 240.8 | 132 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 240.8 | 132 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 240.8 | 132 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 240.8 | 132 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 240.8 | 132 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 240.8 | 132 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 240.8 | 132 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bike Class 2 | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bike Class 3 | — | — | Not designated |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 351.5 | 177 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 352.8 | 178 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 351.5 | 177 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 351.5 | 177 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 351.5 | 177 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 352.9 motorized miles here, about 276.5 miles are open year-round and 76.3 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/01 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.
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Named routes
Show the 104 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.
| B B CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| BAR | ✓ | ✓ |
| BELL GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIDDEN | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG BAR CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG BAR REPEATER | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG EAST FORK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG FLAT RIVER ACCESS | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG FRENCH CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG MTN | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG MTN (FA04) | ✓ | ✓ |
| BONE YARD | ✓ | ✓ |
| BORDY | ✓ | ✓ |
| BROOKS RANCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| CAMP TEE HEE | ✓ | ✓ |
| CARAWAY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CARAWAY RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| CARTER RANCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| CEDAR FLAT CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| CEDAR MILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| CHAPARRAL | ✓ | ✓ |
| CHAPARRAL MTN | ✓ | ✓ |
| CHASTINES | ✓ | ✓ |
| CHERRY FLAT | ✓ | ✓ |
| CLARK CREEK LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| CLEAR GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| CLEMS CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| CONNOR CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CORRAL BOTTOM | ✓ | ✓ |
| CORRAL CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEDRICK POINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEVILS CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| DING | ✓ | ✓ |
| E FORK NEW RIVER | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAGLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAGLE ROCK | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST HAYSHED | ✓ | ✓ |
| ELTAPOM CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| FAWN RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| FRENCH CREEK CG | ✓ | ✓ |
| GAP | ✓ | ✓ |
| GATES CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRIZZLY CAMP T.H. | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAYFORK BALLY | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAYPRESS | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAYSHED CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| HENNESSY | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIDDEN LAKE LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOBO GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| HYAMPOM CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| IRONSIDE | ✓ | ✓ |
| JIM JAM | ✓ | ✓ |
| KAUT | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE BIDDEN | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOGAN | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONG RANCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| MANZANITA RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| MC KINNEY | ✓ | ✓ |
| MILL CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| PACKERS CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| PANTHER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| PATTISON RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| POVERTY FLAT | ✓ | ✓ |
| PRICE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| PRICE RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| QUINBY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAT GAP | ✓ | ✓ |
| RATTLESNAKE GAP | ✓ | ✓ |
| RIP | ✓ | ✓ |
| RIVERVIEW | ✓ | ✓ |
| ROSE | ✓ | ✓ |
| ROSE RANCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| ROUND KNOB | ✓ | ✓ |
| ROWDY BAR | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAILOR BAR | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOLDIER CR LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOLDIER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH CLARK CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| UNDERWOOD MTN | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST HAYSHED | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG BAR ADMIN | · | · |
| BIG BAR CG | · | · |
| BIG FLAT CG | · | · |
| BURNT RANCH CG | · | · |
| BURNT RANCH GS | · | · |
| CANYON CR TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| CEDAR FLAT PICNIC | · | · |
| CORRAL BOTTOM (FA47) | · | · |
| DENNY CG | · | · |
| DENNY GS | · | · |
| HAPPY CAMP MTN RD | · | · |
| HAYDEN FLAT | · | · |
| HAYDEN FLAT CG | · | · |
| HOBO GULCH CG | · | · |
| JUNCTION CITY GS | · | · |
| LINK | · | · |
| PACKERS CREEK (FA16) | · | · |
| PIGEON POINT CG | · | · |
| RIPSTEIN CG | · | · |
| SKUNK POINT PICNIC | · | · |
| UNDERWOOD MTN (FA 60) | · | · |
| WHITES BAR PICNIC | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Trinity Ranger District | Six Rivers National Forest, CA | 3.7 | 22 km |
| Hayfork Ranger District | Shasta-Trinity National Forest, CA | 682.1 | 31 km |
| Salmon River Ranger District | Klamath National Forest, CA | 473.2 | 50 km |
| Weaverville Ranger District | Shasta-Trinity National Forest, CA | 485.4 | 54 km |
| Yolla Bolla Ranger District | Shasta-Trinity National Forest, CA | 601.3 | 59 km |
| Mad River Ranger District | Six Rivers National Forest, CA | 0.1 | 60 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Big Bar Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 240.8 miles across 132 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 Big Bar Ranger District?
- 352.9 miles total — 352.9 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails, across 181 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 276.5 miles are open year-round and 76.3 miles are seasonal (typically open May 1 to Oct 31). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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