Leadore Ranger District
The Leadore Ranger District in Salmon-Challis National Forest (Idaho) has 358.7 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 220 miles of roads and 138.7 miles of trails across 182 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 293.9 mi · Motorcycle 358.7 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open May 22 and close Nov 15. 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
- 358.7
- Roads
- 220 mi
- Trails
- 138.7 mi
- Year-round miles
- 314 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 44.7 mi
220 mi of roads · 138.7 mi of trails, across 182 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 | 293.9 | 152 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 358.7 | 182 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 293.9 | 152 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 258.6 | 122 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 258.6 | 122 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 258.6 | 122 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 258.6 | 122 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 258.6 | 122 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 258.6 | 122 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 358.7 | 182 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 358.7 | 182 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 358.7 | 182 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 258.6 | 122 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 258.6 | 122 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 258.6 | 122 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 258.6 | 122 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 258.6 | 122 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 358.7 motorized miles here, about 314 miles are open year-round and 44.7 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/22 to 11/15 (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 71 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.
| BASIN CR | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| BATES G. | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEAR VALLEY CAMPGROUND | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEAR VALLEY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEAR VALLEY HORSE CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG EIGHT - LEE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG EIGHT MILE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG EIGHTMILE CG | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLUE JAY MINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BROWN BULL | ✓ | ✓ |
| BRUCE CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| COPPER QUEEN MINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRUIKSHANK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DRY GULCH CUTOFF | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVERTS | ✓ | ✓ |
| FLUME CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| FLUME CREEK SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| FORD CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| GHOUL BASIN CUTOFF | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRIZZLY | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRIZZLY SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAWLEY CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAWLEY CR C.G. | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAWLEY DIVIDE | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAYDEN CR - MILL CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAYDEN CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAYDEN-MILL SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAYDEN-MILL SPUR B | ✓ | ✓ |
| HILLTOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| JACK SMITH CUTOFF | ✓ | ✓ |
| JAKES CANYON SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| KADLETZ CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| KENNEY CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| KENNEY WOOD ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| LEMHI PASS | ✓ | ✓ |
| LEMHI UNION | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE BEAR | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE BEAR C.G. | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE EIGHTMILE | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONG CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONG CANYON SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER TIMBER CG SPUR B | ✓ | ✓ |
| M.FK. LITTLE TIMBER LWR CG | ✓ | ✓ |
| MEADOW CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MEADOW CREEK RIDGE #1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| MEADOW CREEK RIDGE #2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| MEADOW LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE FK TIMBER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MILL CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOLLIES GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEZ PERCE SPR | ✓ | ✓ |
| PAYNE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| POISON GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| PORTLAND MTN | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAY MINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| RELAY STATION | ✓ | ✓ |
| RESERVOIR ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOURDOUGH CONNECTOR | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH LEMHI PASS | ✓ | ✓ |
| STONE RESERVOIR C.G. | ✓ | ✓ |
| SWAN BASIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| SWAN SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| SWAN SPUR B | ✓ | ✓ |
| TIMBER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| TOBIAS CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| WARM SPRINGS | ✓ | ✓ |
| WHEETIP | ✓ | ✓ |
| WHIMPEY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILDCAT CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WRIGHT CR | ✓ | ✓ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District | Salmon-Challis National Forest, ID | 928.9 | 64 km |
| Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District | Salmon-Challis National Forest, ID | 1,059.7 | 83 km |
| Lost River Ranger District | Salmon-Challis National Forest, ID | 584.3 | 87 km |
| Dubois Ranger District | Caribou-Targhee National Forest, ID | 522.1 | 87 km |
| North Fork Ranger District | Salmon-Challis National Forest, ID | 544.2 | 96 km |
| Middle Fork Ranger District | Salmon-Challis National Forest, ID | 147.6 | 120 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Leadore Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 293.9 miles across 152 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 Leadore Ranger District?
- 358.7 miles total — 220 miles of roads and 138.7 miles of trails, across 182 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 314 miles are open year-round and 44.7 miles are seasonal (typically open May 22 to Nov 15). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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