Cumberland Ranger District
The Cumberland Ranger District in Daniel Boone National Forest (Kentucky) has 148.1 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 130.8 miles of roads and 17.3 miles of trails across 197 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 17.3 mi · Motorcycle 17.3 mi. Seasonal routes generally open Mar 15 and close Dec 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
- 148.1
- Roads
- 130.8 mi
- Trails
- 17.3 mi
- Year-round miles
- 89.6 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 58.5 mi
130.8 mi of roads · 17.3 mi of trails, across 197 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 | 17.3 | 12 | May 1 – Nov 30 |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 17.3 | 12 | May 1 – Nov 30 |
| Other wheeled OHV | 17.3 | 12 | May 1 – Nov 30 |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| 2WD > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Other OHV > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Other OHV < 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bike Class 2 | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bike Class 3 | — | — | Not designated |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 130.2 | 184 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 127.7 | 182 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 130.8 | 185 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 130.8 | 185 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 130.8 | 185 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 148.1 motorized miles here, about 89.6 miles are open year-round and 58.5 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 03/15 to 12/15 (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 133 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.
| ANGEL WINDOWS | · | · |
|---|---|---|
| BARKER BRANCH | · | · |
| BEAR RIDGE | · | · |
| BEECH STAND | · | · |
| BEN HAM | · | · |
| BIG BRANCH | · | · |
| BIG BRANCH PARKING | · | · |
| BIG PERRY (MOREHEAD) | · | · |
| BILLY BRANCH | · | · |
| BLACKWATER QUARRY | · | · |
| BLIND BR | · | · |
| BOAT GUNNEL | · | · |
| BOAT RAMP ROAD | · | · |
| BREWER HOLLOW | · | · |
| BRUSHY | · | · |
| BUCKNER | · | · |
| BUCKNER BRANCH | · | · |
| BURRS BRANCH | · | · |
| CARRINGTON BRANCH | · | · |
| CARTER BRANCH | · | · |
| CAVE RUN SITE 4 DUMP STA | · | · |
| CHESTER'S | · | · |
| CHIMNEY TOP RIDGE | · | · |
| CLAYLICK | · | · |
| CLEAR CREEK | · | · |
| CLEAR CREEK BOAT RAMP | · | · |
| CLEAR CREEK CAMPGROUND RD | · | · |
| CLEAR CREEK PICNIC AREA | · | · |
| CLEAR FORK | · | · |
| CLICK CEM | · | · |
| COLT BRANCH | · | · |
| COTTAGE FURNACE | · | · |
| COX BRANCH | · | · |
| DALEY ALLEN | · | · |
| DICK MACK RIDGE | · | · |
| ELK LICK | · | · |
| FERNBLUFF | · | · |
| FITCHBURG FUR PARKING | · | · |
| FREESTONE | · | · |
| FRENCHBURG RESIDENCE | · | · |
| GLADY HOLLOW | · | · |
| GREYS ARCH | · | · |
| GREYS ARCH PARKING | · | · |
| HAM BRANCH | · | · |
| HATTON RIDGE | · | · |
| HENRY MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| HORSE TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| HUMPHREYS BRANCH | · | · |
| HUNGRY BRANCH | · | · |
| INDIAN CREEK | · | · |
| INFOR STATION | · | · |
| JUNE BUG | · | · |
| KENDRICK RIDGE | · | · |
| KOOMER LOOP | · | · |
| KOOMER RIDGE | · | · |
| LAKEVIEW | · | · |
| LAKEVIEW ROAD | · | · |
| LANE | · | · |
| LEATHERWOOD BOAT RAMP | · | · |
| LEATHERWOOD FORK | · | · |
| LITTLE LAUREL | · | · |
| LOCKEGE | · | · |
| LONG BOW | · | · |
| LONG RIDGE | · | · |
| MAPLE | · | · |
| MARTINS FORK PARKING | · | · |
| MOORE BRANCH | · | · |
| MORGAN FORK | · | · |
| MORTON | · | · |
| MURDER BRANCH | · | · |
| MUSKIE BEND | · | · |
| NADA PK. LOT | · | · |
| NEW VIRGINIA CEMETERY | · | · |
| OLD TATOR KNOB | · | · |
| P. CAMPING #1 | · | · |
| PARCHED CORN PK LOT | · | · |
| PETER CAVE | · | · |
| PICKETT RIDGE | · | · |
| PIONEER ROAD | · | · |
| POPPIN ROCK | · | · |
| POT HOLLOW | · | · |
| POUND | · | · |
| R. PERKINS | · | · |
| RAMEY CREEK | · | · |
| RAMEY CREEK PICNIC | · | · |
| RATLIFF | · | · |
| RED RIVER | · | · |
| ROBERTS BRANCH | · | · |
| ROCK BRIDGE PARKING | · | · |
| ROCKBRIDGE | · | · |
| ROCKBRIDGE PARK | · | · |
| ROUGH TRAIL | · | · |
| SALT LICK | · | · |
| SALT LICK PL566 | · | · |
| SAND LICK FORK | · | · |
| SAND LICK RIDGE | · | · |
| SCOTT CREEK MARINA | · | · |
| SCOTTS CREEK | · | · |
| SCOTTS-CLAYLICK | · | · |
| SHALLOW FLATS | · | · |
| SHORT CREEK | · | · |
| SHORTLEAF | · | · |
| SITE 2-CAVE RUN | · | · |
| SKY BRIDGE | · | · |
| SKY BRIDGE PARKING LOT | · | · |
| SULPHUR BRANCH | · | · |
| SWIFT CAMP PARKING LOT | · | · |
| TATER KNOB TOWER | · | · |
| TOWN HOLLOW | · | · |
| TRIANGLE | · | · |
| TUNNEL RIDGE | · | · |
| TUNNEL RIDGE LOT 1 | · | · |
| TUNNEL RIDGE LOT 3 | · | · |
| TWENTY-SIX | · | · |
| TWIN KNOBS | · | · |
| WALLACE BRANCH | · | · |
| WARIX RUN | · | · |
| WHISTLING ARCH | · | · |
| WILDCAT PARKING | · | · |
| WINDY BAY | · | · |
| WRIGHT | · | · |
| ZACHARIAH FORK | · | · |
| ZILPO | · | · |
| ZILPO REC. AREA | · | · |
| ZILPO REC. AREA BEACH RD | · | · |
| ZILPO REC. AREA DEER LOOP | · | · |
| ZILPO REC. AREA E LOOP | · | · |
| ZILPO REC. AREA H LOOP | · | · |
| ZILPO REC. AREA LOOP A | · | · |
| ZILPO REC. AREA LOOP B | · | · |
| ZILPO REC. AREA LOOP C | · | · |
| ZILPO REC. AREA LOOP F | · | · |
| ZILPO REC. AREA LOOP G | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbird Ranger District | Daniel Boone National Forest, KY | 190.8 | 97 km |
| Ironton Ranger District | Wayne National Forest, OH | 81.3 | 107 km |
| London Ranger District | Daniel Boone National Forest, KY | 233.3 | 113 km |
| Clinch Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 85.7 | 148 km |
| Stearns Ranger District | Daniel Boone National Forest, KY | 159 | 159 km |
| Athens Ranger District | Wayne National Forest, OH | 89 | 206 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Cumberland Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 17.3 miles across 12 routes here (may 1 – nov 30). Confirm on the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map before you ride.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Cumberland Ranger District?
- 148.1 miles total — 130.8 miles of roads and 17.3 miles of trails, across 197 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 89.6 miles are open year-round and 58.5 miles are seasonal (typically open Mar 15 to Dec 15). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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