Norwood Ranger District
The Norwood Ranger District in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (Colorado) has 457.8 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 377 miles of roads and 80.8 miles of trails across 258 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 379.3 mi · Motorcycle 441.9 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open Apr 1 and close Dec 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
- 457.8
- Roads
- 377 mi
- Trails
- 80.8 mi
- Year-round miles
- 176.1 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 281.7 mi
377 mi of roads · 80.8 mi of trails, across 258 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 | 379.3 | 206 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 441.9 | 242 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 379.3 | 206 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 366 | 194 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 366 | 194 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 284.4 | 177 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 284.4 | 177 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 309.7 | 187 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 309.7 | 187 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 457.8 | 258 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 457.8 | 258 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 457.8 | 258 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 342.8 | 198 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 361 | 204 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 342.8 | 198 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 342.8 | 198 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 342.8 | 198 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 457.8 motorized miles here, about 176.1 miles are open year-round and 281.7 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 04/01 to 12/31 (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 129 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.
| 47 ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| ALTA LAKES | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEAVER PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEAVER PARK SPUR 1A | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLACK BEAR | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLACKBURN | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOYDEN CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| BREWSTER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BUCKTAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| CALLAN DIVIDE | ✓ | ✓ |
| CALLAN WELL | ✓ | ✓ |
| CARBONERO MINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| CLEAR CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CLEAR CREEK PVT ACCESS | ✓ | ✓ |
| CONE LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| COPPER KING | ✓ | ✓ |
| COPPER KING SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| COTTONWOOD NORTH FORK | ✓ | ✓ |
| COTTONWOOD TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| COTTONWOOD TRAIL SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| COW RANGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRAIG POINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRAIG POINT LOCAL B | ✓ | ✓ |
| DAVE WOOD | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEADHORSE | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEEP CREEK TRAILHEAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| DELTA NUCLA | ✓ | ✓ |
| DIVIDE | ✓ | ✓ |
| DIVIDE SPUR 9G | ✓ | ✓ |
| DIVIDE SPUR 9H | ✓ | ✓ |
| DIVIDE SPUR 9K | ✓ | ✓ |
| DOLLARHIDE | ✓ | ✓ |
| DOLORES TO NORWOOD | ✓ | ✓ |
| DRY PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DRY PARK SPUR 1E | ✓ | ✓ |
| DUNTON | ✓ | ✓ |
| E. BEAVER | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST MCKEE DIVIDE | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST MCKEE DRAW | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST NATURITA | ✓ | ✓ |
| ELK CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| ELK POINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| FALL CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| FALL CREEK SPUR D | ✓ | ✓ |
| FIRE BOX RESERVOIR | ✓ | ✓ |
| GALLOWAY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| GLENCOE | ✓ | ✓ |
| GOLD KING BASIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| GOODENOUGH | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRASSY LAKES SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| GUTSHALL | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAMILTON | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAMILTON SPUR 2E | ✓ | ✓ |
| HANKS POINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| HANKS VALLEY | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIDDEN LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| HORSEFLY | ✓ | ✓ |
| HORSEFLY POINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOUSER | ✓ | ✓ |
| IMOGENE PASS | ✓ | ✓ |
| LAST DOLLAR | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE GUTSHALL | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE RED | ✓ | ✓ |
| LIZARD HEAD TH | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONE CONE GS | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOVE MESA | ✓ | ✓ |
| MAIN BEAVER SPUR 2A | ✓ | ✓ |
| MAIN BEAVER SPUR 2D | ✓ | ✓ |
| MARY E CAMPGROUND | ✓ | ✓ |
| MARY E CG LOOP 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| MARY E CG LOOP 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| MARY E CG LOOP 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| MCCULLOCH CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MCKEE DRAW | ✓ | ✓ |
| MCKENZIE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MCKENZIE EAST | ✓ | ✓ |
| MCKENZIE POINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| MID BEAVER | ✓ | ✓ |
| MID BEAVER SPUR 2B | ✓ | ✓ |
| MID BEAVER SPUR 2C | ✓ | ✓ |
| MILL CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| NELSON SPRINGS | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTH CREEK PARELLEL | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTH FORK | ✓ | ✓ |
| OAK HILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| OLD HIGHWAY 90 | ✓ | ✓ |
| OPHIR PASS | ✓ | ✓ |
| PATTERSON MTN | ✓ | ✓ |
| PINTO MESA | ✓ | ✓ |
| PINTO MESA SPUR 1A | ✓ | ✓ |
| PIPELINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| PRIEST LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| PRIEST LAKE CAMPING AREA | ✓ | ✓ |
| RASPBERRY SITE | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAY | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAY SPUR 1A | ✓ | ✓ |
| SANBORN PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SANBORN SCHOOL | ✓ | ✓ |
| SANBORN WORK CENTER | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAWMILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAWMILL SPRINGS | ✓ | ✓ |
| SILVER PICK | ✓ | ✓ |
| STATES DRAW | ✓ | ✓ |
| STOCKDALE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SUNSHINE MESA | ✓ | ✓ |
| SWAMP CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| TELEPHONE DRAW | ✓ | ✓ |
| THUNDER | ✓ | ✓ |
| TRESTLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| TURKEY PLOT | ✓ | ✓ |
| TWO RIVERS DRIVE | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER DRY PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST ANTONE SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST BEAVER | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST BEAVER HIGHLINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST BEAVER SPUR 1A | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILD BOY LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOODS LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOODS LAKE CG | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOODS LAKE CG CREEK LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOODS LAKE CG DAY USE | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOODS LAKE CG HORSE LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOODS LAKE CG TENT LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEEP CREEK | · | · |
| LIZARD HEAD PASS OVLK | · | · |
| MATTERHORN CG | · | · |
| OLD CITY RESEVOIR | · | · |
| SOUTH FORK (ILLIUM RD) | · | · |
| SUNSHINE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouray Ranger District | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, CO | 569.3 | 25 km |
| Mancos/Dolores Ranger District | San Juan National Forest, CO | 1,000.7 | 59 km |
| Columbine Ranger District | San Juan National Forest, CO | 463 | 84 km |
| Grand Valley Ranger District | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, CO | 827.5 | 90 km |
| Moab Ranger District | Manti-La Sal National Forest, UT | 315.4 | 95 km |
| Paonia Ranger District | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, CO | 324 | 105 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Norwood Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 379.3 miles across 206 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 Norwood Ranger District?
- 457.8 miles total — 377 miles of roads and 80.8 miles of trails, across 258 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 176.1 miles are open year-round and 281.7 miles are seasonal (typically open Apr 1 to Dec 31). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in Colorado
See every ranger district in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, browse all Colorado national-forest routes, or read the methodology behind these figures. New to MVUMs? Start with what a Motor Vehicle Use Map is.