Blanco Ranger District
The Blanco Ranger District in White River National Forest (Colorado) has 217.1 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 216.9 miles of roads and 0.2 miles of trails across 181 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 184.4 mi · Motorcycle 184.4 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
- 217.1
- Roads
- 216.9 mi
- Trails
- 0.2 mi
- Year-round miles
- 19.4 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 197.7 mi
216.9 mi of roads · 0.2 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 | 184.4 | 130 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 184.4 | 134 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 167.1 | 123 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 166.6 | 119 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 183.9 | 118 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 166.6 | 106 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 166.6 | 106 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 167.1 | 123 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 167.1 | 123 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 47 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 47 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 47 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 199.8 | 131 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 199.8 | 131 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 217.1 | 134 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 217.1 | 134 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 217.1 | 134 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 217.1 motorized miles here, about 19.4 miles are open year-round and 197.7 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.
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Named routes
Show the 124 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.
| ALDRICH - TIMBER SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| ALDRICH LAKES | ✓ | ✓ |
| ALDRICH-WILSON PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| ALLEN CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BAR H-L | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLOODSWORTH ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| BURRO MTN | ✓ | ✓ |
| CATTLE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CHINESE WALL/PAGODA TH | ✓ | ✓ |
| CLIFF REPEATER | ✓ | ✓ |
| COAL/URANIUM CUTOFF | ✓ | ✓ |
| COLUMBINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| COLUMBINE STATION | ✓ | ✓ |
| CORRAL ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEAD HORSE LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| DITCH CABIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| DOBBS RESERVOIR | ✓ | ✓ |
| DRY CREEK KNOB | ✓ | ✓ |
| DRY CREEK RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| DYNAMITE LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST BEAVER/YELLOW JACKET | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST FORK FLAG CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST GV PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST MILLER | ✓ | ✓ |
| ELBOW PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| ELK RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| ELLISON MTN | ✓ | ✓ |
| ELLISON PROSPECT SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| FAWN CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| FLAG CREEK OVERLOOK | ✓ | ✓ |
| FOUR MILE | ✓ | ✓ |
| GOFF CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAHN CREEK CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAY FLAT RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOWEY RESERVOIR | ✓ | ✓ |
| LANTERN RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE BOX RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONG LOST TRAILHEAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONG PARK SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOST BOY POINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOST CREEK WORK CENTER | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOST PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER MOELLER | ✓ | ✓ |
| MACHINE SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| MARCI CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| MARTIN CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MARTIN RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE MILLER | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE MOUNTAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| MISSOURI BASIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOELLER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUD SPRINGS CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUD SPRINGS/BEAR GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTH BEAVER | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTH ELBOW PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTH ELK CUTOFF | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTH FORK SHEEP CORRAL | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTH WIDOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTH WINDY BILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| PATTISON PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| PAYLOADER PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAWMILL CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAWMILL MTN. | ✓ | ✓ |
| SLEEPY CAT PEAK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SLEEPY CAT RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH BEAVER | ✓ | ✓ |
| STERRY LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| STOVE RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| TRAPPERS SNOTEL | ✓ | ✓ |
| TROUGH GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER WEST MILLER | ✓ | ✓ |
| URANIUM PEAK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEAR PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WELLS KNOB | ✓ | ✓ |
| WELLS RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| WIDOW SPRINGS | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLIAMS FORK SHEEP CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| YELLOWJACKET RIM ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG RIDGE | · | · |
| BLUE LAKE S H G | · | · |
| BUCKS CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| COW CAMP | · | · |
| CUTTHROAT CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| EAST MARVINE CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| GREENSTREET CAMP | · | · |
| HAMILTON PARK OVERLOOK | · | · |
| HIDDEN CAMP | · | · |
| HILL CR | · | · |
| HIMES PEAK CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| HINER NORTH | · | · |
| HINER WEST | · | · |
| HORSETHIEF CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| LILLY POND TH | · | · |
| MARVINE | · | · |
| MARVINE CAMPGROUND LOOP B | · | · |
| MARVINE CAMPGROUND LOOP C | · | · |
| MARVINE HORSE CAMPING | · | · |
| MARVINE TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| MIRROR LAKE LOT | · | · |
| MORAPOS CAMPING | · | · |
| NEW CASTLE - BUFORD | · | · |
| OLD ROAD CAMP | · | · |
| OVERLOOK CAMP | · | · |
| PAPOOSE CREEK | · | · |
| PAPOOSE CREEK TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| RIPPLE CREEK DUMP ROAD | · | · |
| RIPPLE CREEK OVERLOOK | · | · |
| SALT CREEK | · | · |
| SAW MILL | · | · |
| SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| SOUTH FORK | · | · |
| SOUTH FORK CG NORTH LOOP | · | · |
| SOUTH FORK CG SOUTH LOOP | · | · |
| SOUTH FORK OVERLOOK | · | · |
| SUMMIT CAMP | · | · |
| TRAPLINE CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| TRAPPERS LAKE | · | · |
| TRAPPERS LAKE LODGE | · | · |
| TRAPPERS OUTLET | · | · |
| UTE CR S H G | · | · |
| VAUGN CREEK | · | · |
| WEST BURRO | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle Ranger District | White River National Forest, CO | 280.8 | 40 km |
| Eagle Ranger District | White River National Forest, CO | 255.7 | 67 km |
| Yampa Ranger District | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, CO | 198.8 | 72 km |
| Sopris Ranger District | White River National Forest, CO | 201.7 | 91 km |
| Hahns Peak-Bears Ears Ranger District | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, CO | 467.6 | 104 km |
| Holy Cross Ranger District | White River National Forest, CO | 247.8 | 106 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Blanco Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 184.4 miles across 130 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 Blanco Ranger District?
- 217.1 miles total — 216.9 miles of roads and 0.2 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 19.4 miles are open year-round and 197.7 miles are seasonal (typically open May 21 to Nov 22). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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