Ketchum Ranger District
The Ketchum Ranger District in Sawtooth National Forest (Idaho) has 297.8 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 105.6 miles of roads and 192.2 miles of trails across 127 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 133.2 mi · Motorcycle 296.4 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open May 1 and close Nov 30. 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
- 297.8
- Roads
- 105.6 mi
- Trails
- 192.2 mi
- Year-round miles
- 138.7 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 159.1 mi
105.6 mi of roads · 192.2 mi of trails, across 127 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 | 133.2 | 83 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 296.4 | 123 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 128.7 | 79 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 113.3 | 74 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 113.3 | 74 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 113.3 | 74 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 113.3 | 74 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 132.2 | 81 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 132.2 | 81 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 297.7 | 127 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 297.7 | 127 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 297.7 | 127 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 113.6 | 76 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 113.6 | 76 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 113.6 | 76 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 113.6 | 76 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 113.6 | 76 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 297.8 motorized miles here, about 138.7 miles are open year-round and 159.1 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/01 to 11/30 (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 102 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.
| ADAMS GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| ADAMS GULCH TRAIL | · | ✓ |
| APOLLO CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| BAKER CK - NORTON CR | · | ✓ |
| BAKER CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| BARR GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| BAUGH CR - COVE CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| BAUGH CREEK CONNECTOR | · | ✓ |
| BIG PEAK/EAST FORK BIG PEAK | · | ✓ |
| BIG WITCH CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CASTLE ROCK | · | ✓ |
| COPPER CR C G | ✓ | ✓ |
| COPPER CR CG SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| COPPER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CORRAL CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| COTTONWOOD C G | ✓ | ✓ |
| COURIER GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| COVE CREEK CONNECTOR | · | ✓ |
| COW CREEK | · | ✓ |
| COW CREEK SHORTCUT | · | ✓ |
| COYOTE RIDGE | · | ✓ |
| DEER CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEER CR C G | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEER CREEK | · | ✓ |
| DOLLAR LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| DOLLARHIDE OVERLOOK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DRIVEWAY TRAIL | · | ✓ |
| E FK BAKER CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| E FK BIG WOOD RIVER | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAGLE CR. | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST FK BAKER CR C G | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVES GULCH-OLD ADAMS GULCH RD | · | ✓ |
| FEDERAL GULCH C. G. | ✓ | ✓ |
| FINLEY GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| FISHER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| FOWLER GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| FOX CR. | ✓ | ✓ |
| FOX PEAK CONNECTOR | · | ✓ |
| GARFIELD CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| GARFIELD G S | ✓ | ✓ |
| GREENHORN | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIGH RIDGE TRAILHEAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOWARD'S TRAIL | · | ✓ |
| HYNDMAN C G | ✓ | ✓ |
| HYNDMAN CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| KETCHUM-FEATHERVILLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| KEYSTONE GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| KINSEY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| KINSEY-CURRAN CONNECTOR | · | ✓ |
| LAKE CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| LAKE CR. LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| LICK GULCH | · | ✓ |
| LIMEKILN GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| MAHONEY BUTTE | · | ✓ |
| MAHONEY-LODGEPOLE CONNECTOR | · | ✓ |
| MEADOW CR. | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE FORK WARM SPRINGS | · | ✓ |
| MIDDLE FORK-SOUTH FORK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MORMON HILL-LITTLE WOOD | ✓ | ✓ |
| MULDOON CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| N FK DEER CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEWMAN CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEWMAN CR S H AREA | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEWMAN CR SH AREA SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEWMAN CR SHEEP CORRAL | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTH FORK DEER CREEK | · | ✓ |
| NORTON CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTON CREEK-PRAIRIE CREEK | · | ✓ |
| OREGON GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| OSBERG RIDGELINE TRAIL | · | ✓ |
| PANTHER GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| PANTHER GULCH-IMPERIAL CONNECT | · | ✓ |
| PARKER - BEAR GULCH | · | ✓ |
| PENNY LAKE CG. | ✓ | ✓ |
| PLACER CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| PLACER CREEK TRAIL | · | ✓ |
| PORCUPINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| QUIGLEY CUTOFF | ✓ | ✓ |
| QUIGLEY SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| RED ROCKS | ✓ | ✓ |
| RED WARRIOR | · | ✓ |
| RED WARRIOR-LODGEPOLE | · | ✓ |
| RED WARRIOR-WARFIELD CONNECTOR | · | ✓ |
| ROOKS CREEK | · | ✓ |
| ROOKS CREEK CG | ✓ | ✓ |
| ROUGH CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAWMILL GULCH C G | ✓ | ✓ |
| SCREE QUARRY | ✓ | ✓ |
| SKYLINE | · | ✓ |
| SPRUCE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| TAYLOR CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER TRAIL CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| W FK WM SP CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| WARFIELD-SOUTH FORK | · | ✓ |
| WILSON CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| WM SP C C C | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOLFTONE | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOLFTONE LOGGING ROAD TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOLFTONE C G | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOLFTONE-CURRAN | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOUNDARY C G | · | · |
| BOUNDARY CG SPUR A | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Ranger District | Sawtooth National Forest, ID | 705.2 | 44 km |
| Sawtooth National Recreation Area | Sawtooth National Forest, ID | 516.8 | 54 km |
| Lost River Ranger District | Salmon-Challis National Forest, ID | 584.3 | 75 km |
| Mountain Home Ranger District | Boise National Forest, ID | 806.2 | 89 km |
| Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District | Salmon-Challis National Forest, ID | 1,059.7 | 90 km |
| Idaho City Ranger District | Boise National Forest, ID | 1,166.3 | 102 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Ketchum Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 133.2 miles across 83 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 Ketchum Ranger District?
- 297.8 miles total — 105.6 miles of roads and 192.2 miles of trails, across 127 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 138.7 miles are open year-round and 159.1 miles are seasonal (typically open May 1 to Nov 30). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in Idaho
See every ranger district in Sawtooth National Forest, browse all Idaho national-forest routes, or read the methodology behind these figures. New to MVUMs? Start with what a Motor Vehicle Use Map is.