Ashland Ranger District
The Ashland Ranger District in Custer National Forest (Montana) has 571.3 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 149.6 miles of roads and 421.7 miles of trails across 338 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 447.5 mi · Motorcycle 447.5 mi. Seasonal routes generally open Dec 2 and close Aug 31. 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
- 571.3
- Roads
- 149.6 mi
- Trails
- 421.7 mi
- Year-round miles
- 530.4 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 26.7 mi
149.6 mi of roads · 421.7 mi of trails, across 338 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 | 447.5 | 215 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 447.5 | 215 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 410.8 | 203 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 398 | 199 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 398 | 199 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 398 | 199 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 398 | 199 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 410.8 | 203 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 410.8 | 203 | Varies by route |
| 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 | 136 | 94 | Year-round |
| High-clearance vehicle | 534 | 293 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 136 | 94 | Year-round |
| Bus | 136 | 94 | Year-round |
| Motorhome | 136 | 94 | Year-round |
Seasons
Of the 571.3 motorized miles here, about 530.4 miles are open year-round and 26.7 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 12/02 to 08/31 (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 233 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.
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| ASH CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOUNDARY RESERVOIR | ✓ | ✓ |
| BREWSTER DIVIDE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BRIAN CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BRIDGE CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| BRIDGE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BROWN COW | ✓ | ✓ |
| CABIN CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| COAL CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| COALMINE PROJ RD | ✓ | ✓ |
| COOK CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| COOK MT DIVIDE | ✓ | ✓ |
| COW CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CUB CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DAILY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DOONAN DRAW | ✓ | ✓ |
| DROP TUBE | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST FORK SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| FLY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| FORT HOWES COMM SITE | ✓ | ✓ |
| GOOSEBERRY DRAW | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRIFFIN PASS | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAY STOCKER | ✓ | ✓ |
| HORSE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| HORSE CREEK BUTTE | ✓ | ✓ |
| INDIAN TAYLOR CR DIVIDE | ✓ | ✓ |
| KING CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LEMONADE ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| LISCOM BUTTE LOOKOUT | ✓ | ✓ |
| LISCOM BUTTE WEST | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOGGING CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER PLUM CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| LYON CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MASON PRONG | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE PLUM CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| N.FK.BLOOM CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| N.FORK TAYLOR CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEWELL CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| O'DELL CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| O'DELL DIVIDE | ✓ | ✓ |
| PAGET CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| PLUM CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| POKER JIM BUTTE | ✓ | ✓ |
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| ROBERTS CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SCHOOLHOUSE DRAW | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH ASH CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH FORK POKER JIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH PLUM CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
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| TOOLEY DIVIDE | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILBUR CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILD HOG BUTTE | ✓ | ✓ |
| YAGER | ✓ | ✓ |
| 20 MILE RANGER STATION | · | · |
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| ASHLAND PARKING LOT | · | · |
| BEAR CR | · | · |
| BEAVER - LISCOM | · | · |
| BEAVER CR | · | · |
| BEAVER PUMPKIN DIVIDE | · | · |
| BEAVER STACEY | · | · |
| DIAMOND BUTTE | · | · |
| E FK LITTLE PUMPKIN | · | · |
| FIFTEEN MILE | · | · |
| GARY BULL'S DRIVEWAY | · | · |
| GOODWIN SHOP DRIVEWAY | · | · |
| HOLIDAY CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| INDIAN CREEK | · | · |
| PICNIC AREA/CAMP GROUND | · | · |
| POKER JIM LOOKOUT | · | · |
| REANUS CONE ROAD | · | · |
| RED SHALE CPGD EAST LOOP | · | · |
| RED SHALE CPGD WEST LOOP | · | · |
| RED TOP | · | · |
| SUICIDE PASS | · | · |
| TEN MILE CR. | · | · |
| TOOLEY CREEK | · | · |
| UPPER HOME CREEK | · | · |
| UPPER SOUTH FORK | · | · |
| WHITETAIL ADMIN. SITE | · | · |
| WILBUR CREEK CUTOFF | · | · |
| YAGER BUTTE | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue Ranger District | Bighorn National Forest, WY | 427.2 | 129 km |
| Powder River Ranger District | Bighorn National Forest, WY | 217.1 | 150 km |
| Medicine Wheel Ranger District | Bighorn National Forest, WY | 250.5 | 150 km |
| Sioux Ranger District | Custer National Forest, MT | 296.5 | 170 km |
| Bearlodge Ranger District | Black Hills National Forest, WY | 338.7 | 181 km |
| Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin National Grassland | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, WY | 1,290.5 | 222 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Ashland Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 447.5 miles across 215 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 Ashland Ranger District?
- 571.3 miles total — 149.6 miles of roads and 421.7 miles of trails, across 338 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 530.4 miles are open year-round and 26.7 miles are seasonal (typically open Dec 2 to Aug 31). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in Montana
See every ranger district in Custer National Forest, browse all Montana national-forest routes, or read the methodology behind these figures. New to MVUMs? Start with what a Motor Vehicle Use Map is.