Sopris Ranger District
The Sopris Ranger District in White River National Forest (Colorado) has 201.7 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 198.5 miles of roads and 3.2 miles of trails across 145 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 116.4 mi · Motorcycle 116.4 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open May 15 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
- 201.7
- Roads
- 198.5 mi
- Trails
- 3.2 mi
- Year-round miles
- 19.6 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 182.1 mi
198.5 mi of roads · 3.2 mi of trails, across 145 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 | 116.4 | 60 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 116.4 | 65 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 97.9 | 57 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 97.9 | 57 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 116.4 | 60 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 97.9 | 56 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 97.9 | 56 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 97.9 | 56 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 97.9 | 56 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 12 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 12 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 12 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 172.9 | 123 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 172.9 | 123 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 198.5 | 132 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 198.5 | 132 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 198.5 | 132 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 201.7 motorized miles here, about 19.6 miles are open year-round and 182.1 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/15 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 96 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.
| 105 SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| BASALT MOUNTAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| BAYLOR PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEAVER POND SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| BURNT MOUNTAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| CANYON VIEW | ✓ | ✓ |
| CATTLE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CINNAMON CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRYSTAL RIVER | ✓ | ✓ |
| CUNNINGHAM PORTAL | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEADMANS CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DIEMER LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| ELK WALLOW CAMPGROUND | ✓ | ✓ |
| FOURMILE | ✓ | ✓ |
| FREEMAN POWERLINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| FRYINGPAN | ✓ | ✓ |
| GREEN LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| HUBBARD CAVE | ✓ | ✓ |
| HUNTSMAN RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| KOBEY PARK - LINK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LANDIS CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LEAD KING BASIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE DEADMAN | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER LEAD KING BASIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| MEREDITH | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE CUNNINGHAM | ✓ | ✓ |
| MILLER | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORRIE POWERLINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| OLD MID THOMPSON PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| PARADISE BASIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| PORPHYRY MOUNTAIN SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| POWERLINE-DIEMER | ✓ | ✓ |
| REDTABLE NORTH | ✓ | ✓ |
| SELLAR LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHEEP MOUNTAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| TEXAS CITY | ✓ | ✓ |
| TWIN PEAKS | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER DEADMAN | ✓ | ✓ |
| WELL NO. 5 | ✓ | ✓ |
| WELL NO. 9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOLF CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOODS LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| YECKEL | ✓ | ✓ |
| AVALANCHE CREEK | · | · |
| BLACK BESS | · | · |
| BOGAN FLAT GROUP | · | · |
| BOGAN FLATS CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| CHAPMAN CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| CHAPMAN CREEK | · | · |
| CHAPMAN DAY USE PARKING | · | · |
| CHAPMAN EAST ENTRANCE | · | · |
| CHAPMAN GROUP CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| CHAPMAN LOOP D | · | · |
| CHAPMAN LOOP E | · | · |
| CHAPMAN LOOP F | · | · |
| CHAPMAN LOOP G | · | · |
| CHAPMAN LOOP H | · | · |
| CHAPMAN SPUR A | · | · |
| CHAPMAN SPUR C | · | · |
| COAL BASIN | · | · |
| CROOKED CREEK PASS SPUR | · | · |
| DEARHAMMER CG | · | · |
| DINKLE LAKE | · | · |
| FLYINGPAN RIVER RANCH | · | · |
| FOURMILE PARK - NORTH | · | · |
| FREEMAN DAY USE AREA | · | · |
| FREEMAN ROAD | · | · |
| GRANITE | · | · |
| HELL GATE | · | · |
| HELL GATE SNOTEL ROAD | · | · |
| HORSESHOE BEND | · | · |
| IVANHOE LAKE | · | · |
| JAKEMAN | · | · |
| JAKEMAN SPUR NO. 3 | · | · |
| LIME CREEK CANYON EASTSIDE | · | · |
| LITTLE MATTIE CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| LITTLE MAUD CG | · | · |
| MIDDLE THOMPSON | · | · |
| MOLLIE B CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| NORTH THOMPSON | · | · |
| PARSNIP FLAT | · | · |
| PLACITA TRAILHEAD ROAD | · | · |
| REDSTONE CG NORTH | · | · |
| REDSTONE CG SOUTH | · | · |
| ROCKY FORK DU-NE FROM BRIDGE | · | · |
| ROCKY FORK DU-SE FROM BRIDGE | · | · |
| ROCKY FORK DU-SW FROM BRIDGE | · | · |
| RUEDI BOAT RAMP | · | · |
| RUEDI CAMPGROUND ROAD | · | · |
| SOUTH FORK FRYINGPAN | · | · |
| SPRING CREEK | · | · |
| SUNLIGHT PEAK-TOP EAST | · | · |
| SUNLIGHT PEAK-TOP WEST | · | · |
| TAYLOR CREEK | · | · |
| THOMPSON GUARD STATION | · | · |
| TWIN MEADOWS | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Ranger District | White River National Forest, CO | 49.4 | 17 km |
| Eagle Ranger District | White River National Forest, CO | 255.7 | 34 km |
| Leadville Ranger District | Pike and San Isabel National Forests, CO | 149.7 | 57 km |
| Holy Cross Ranger District | White River National Forest, CO | 247.8 | 57 km |
| Rifle Ranger District | White River National Forest, CO | 280.8 | 60 km |
| Paonia Ranger District | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, CO | 324 | 65 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Sopris Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 116.4 miles across 60 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 Sopris Ranger District?
- 201.7 miles total — 198.5 miles of roads and 3.2 miles of trails, across 145 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 19.6 miles are open year-round and 182.1 miles are seasonal (typically open May 15 to Nov 22). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in Colorado
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