Stearns Ranger District
The Stearns Ranger District in Daniel Boone National Forest (Kentucky) has 159 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 146.3 miles of roads and 12.7 miles of trails across 143 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 12.7 mi · Motorcycle 12.7 mi. Seasonal routes generally open Apr 1 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
- 159
- Roads
- 146.3 mi
- Trails
- 12.7 mi
- Year-round miles
- 155.2 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 3.9 mi
146.3 mi of roads · 12.7 mi of trails, across 143 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 | 12.7 | 14 | Year-round |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 12.7 | 14 | Year-round |
| Other wheeled OHV | 12.7 | 13 | Year-round |
| 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 | 145.7 | 127 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 143.8 | 128 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 145.7 | 127 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 145.7 | 127 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 145.7 | 127 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 159 motorized miles here, about 155.2 miles are open year-round and 3.9 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 04/01 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.
Download the routes (GPX)
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Named routes
Show the 110 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.
| 5076 | · | · |
|---|---|---|
| 50A | · | · |
| 5252 | · | · |
| 6069A | · | · |
| 826B | · | · |
| ALPINE | · | · |
| ANGEL MTN | · | · |
| APPLE TREE SHOOTING R. | · | · |
| BARNETT RIDGE | · | · |
| BARREN FK | · | · |
| BARREN FORK CEM | · | · |
| BARREN HORSE CAMP | · | · |
| BARTON | · | · |
| BEAULAH | · | · |
| BEAVER CREEK WEST | · | · |
| BEE SHOALS | · | · |
| BELL FARM | · | · |
| BELL FARM HORSE LOT | · | · |
| BETHEL CHURCH | · | · |
| BEULAH HEIGHTS | · | · |
| BIG MEADOW | · | · |
| BROAD GAP | · | · |
| BUCK KNOB | · | · |
| BUTTS ROAD | · | · |
| CAIN BRANCH | · | · |
| CAVE CREEK | · | · |
| CAVE SPRING | · | · |
| CEDARWOOD RD | · | · |
| CEDARWOOD SPUR | · | · |
| CURT POND | · | · |
| DENNY | · | · |
| DOLAN MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| EAGLE CREEK | · | · |
| FLAT ROCK | · | · |
| FLAT ROCK RDG CEMETERY RD | · | · |
| FOSTER RIDGE | · | · |
| FREEMAN FORK | · | · |
| FUNSTON | · | · |
| GRAPEVINE RIDGE | · | · |
| GREAT MEADOWS CG. | · | · |
| GULF | · | · |
| HEMLOCK FALLS | · | · |
| HONEY BEE WEST | · | · |
| HONEYBEE | · | · |
| HORNBEAM | · | · |
| HUGHES CEMETERY | · | · |
| JIM BLUE FORK | · | · |
| KAMUF ROAD | · | · |
| KATHY | · | · |
| LAUREL CLIFF | · | · |
| LEXTON MTN. | · | · |
| LITTLE LEXTON MTN. | · | · |
| LONESOME CREEK | · | · |
| LONESOME RIDGE | · | · |
| LONG BRANCH | · | · |
| LOW KNOB | · | · |
| MARSH CREEK PK LOT | · | · |
| MAXWELL RIDGE | · | · |
| MEADOW GROVE | · | · |
| MIDDLE RIDGE | · | · |
| NARROWS | · | · |
| NATURAL ARCH | · | · |
| NATURAL ARCH PK | · | · |
| OAK RIDGE | · | · |
| OLD WEST BAUER | · | · |
| PARKER MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| PEELED DOGWOOD | · | · |
| PERKINS HOLLOW | · | · |
| PETERS MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| PILOT ROCK | · | · |
| PILOT ROCK BOAT LAUNCH RD | · | · |
| PINEY GROVE | · | · |
| PINK ROOT | · | · |
| PLEASANT KNOB | · | · |
| POND RIDGE | · | · |
| RADIO TOWER RD | · | · |
| RESERVIOIR RIDGE | · | · |
| ROBERTS BEND | · | · |
| ROCK BRANCH SCHOOL | · | · |
| ROCK CREEK | · | · |
| ROSS BR ROAD | · | · |
| RYANS CREEK | · | · |
| RYANS MTN | · | · |
| SAW DUST | · | · |
| SELLERS RIDGE | · | · |
| SHELTON RIDGE | · | · |
| SHEPHERD | · | · |
| SPRUCE CREEK | · | · |
| STALEY BRANCH | · | · |
| STALLION FORK | · | · |
| STEARNS HOUSE | · | · |
| STEPHENS KNOB | · | · |
| STRAIGHT CREEK | · | · |
| SULPHUR FK NORTH | · | · |
| SULPHUR ROAD | · | · |
| SWAIN RIDGE | · | · |
| T. ROBERTS | · | · |
| THREE FORKS | · | · |
| TRAILHEAD PARKING | · | · |
| TROXELL HOMESTEAD | · | · |
| U ROAD | · | · |
| UPPER EAGLE | · | · |
| WADDLE | · | · |
| WIBORG II | · | · |
| WINDLOSS | · | · |
| WOLF CREEK | · | · |
| WOLF KNOB | · | · |
| WOODS RD | · | · |
| WORLEY | · | · |
| YAHOO FALLS RD | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Ranger District | Daniel Boone National Forest, KY | 233.3 | 46 km |
| Redbird Ranger District | Daniel Boone National Forest, KY | 190.8 | 92 km |
| Tellico Ranger District | Cherokee National Forest, TN | 143.1 | 157 km |
| Clinch Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 85.7 | 165 km |
| Cheoah Ranger District | National Forests in North Carolina, NC | 86.6 | 168 km |
| Unaka Ranger District | Cherokee National Forest, TN | 151.5 | 169 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Stearns Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 12.7 miles across 14 routes here (year-round). Confirm on the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map before you ride.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Stearns Ranger District?
- 159 miles total — 146.3 miles of roads and 12.7 miles of trails, across 143 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 155.2 miles are open year-round and 3.9 miles are seasonal (typically open Apr 1 to Nov 15). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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