Aspen Ranger District
The Aspen Ranger District in White River National Forest (Colorado) has 49.4 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 49.4 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails across 61 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 35.6 mi · Motorcycle 35.6 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open May 21 and close Nov 22. 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
- 49.4
- Roads
- 49.4 mi
- Trails
- 0 mi
- Year-round miles
- 2.5 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 46.8 mi
49.4 mi of roads · 0 mi of trails, across 61 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 | 35.6 | 18 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 35.6 | 23 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 34.4 | 17 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 34.4 | 17 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 35.6 | 18 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 34.4 | 17 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 34.4 | 17 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 34.4 | 17 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 34.4 | 17 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0.4 | 6 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0.4 | 6 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0.4 | 6 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 48.2 | 55 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 48.2 | 55 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 49.4 | 56 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 49.4 | 56 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 49.4 | 56 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 49.4 motorized miles here, about 2.5 miles are open year-round and 46.8 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/21 to 11/22 (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 37 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.
| BALD KNOB | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| FLY CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| GOLD HILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| KOBEY PARK - LINK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LENADO | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE WOODY | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER RED CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAGGED MOUNTAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| RED CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| RED MTN COMMUNICATION SITE | ✓ | ✓ |
| RED RIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| RED RIM #4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| TRIANGLE PEAK OVERLOOK | ✓ | ✓ |
| VAN HORN PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| ASPEN ADMIN. SITE | · | · |
| BRAILLE TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| CAPITOL CREEK | · | · |
| CATHEDRAL LAKE | · | · |
| DIFFICULT CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| EAST MAROON TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| GROTTOS PARKING LOT | · | · |
| INDEPENDENCE GRAVEL PIT | · | · |
| LINCOLN GULCH CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| LOST MAN CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| LOST MAN TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| MAROON LAKE | · | · |
| MAROON LAKE DAY USE | · | · |
| MAROON LAKE OVERNIGHT PARKING | · | · |
| MONTEZUMA | · | · |
| NEW YORK CREEK TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| PORTAL CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| SILVER BAR CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| SILVER BELL CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| SILVER QUEEN CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| WELLER LAKE CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| WEST MAROON TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| WILDWOOD SCHOOL | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sopris Ranger District | White River National Forest, CO | 201.7 | 17 km |
| Leadville Ranger District | Pike and San Isabel National Forests, CO | 149.7 | 41 km |
| Eagle Ranger District | White River National Forest, CO | 255.7 | 46 km |
| Holy Cross Ranger District | White River National Forest, CO | 247.8 | 56 km |
| Paonia Ranger District | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, CO | 324 | 67 km |
| Gunnison Ranger District | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, CO | 1,677.5 | 75 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Aspen Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 35.6 miles across 18 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 Aspen Ranger District?
- 49.4 miles total — 49.4 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails, across 61 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 2.5 miles are open year-round and 46.8 miles are seasonal (typically open May 21 to Nov 22). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in Colorado
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