Lincoln Ranger District
The Lincoln Ranger District in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest (Montana) has 304.5 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 276.6 miles of roads and 27.9 miles of trails across 283 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 27.9 mi · Motorcycle 27.9 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
- 304.5
- Roads
- 276.6 mi
- Trails
- 27.9 mi
- Year-round miles
- 196.2 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 108.3 mi
276.6 mi of roads · 27.9 mi of trails, across 283 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 | 27.9 | 75 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 27.9 | 72 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 27.9 | 63 | Varies by route |
| 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 | 0 | 12 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 12 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 12 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 276.6 | 208 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 276.6 | 208 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 276.6 | 208 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 276.6 | 208 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 276.6 | 208 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 304.5 motorized miles here, about 196.2 miles are open year-round and 108.3 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.
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Named routes
Show the 170 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.
| BALDY | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| CADOTTE CONNECTOR | ✓ | ✓ |
| CLEAR CREEK CONNECTOR | ✓ | ✓ |
| CUMMINGS CABIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| DALTON MOUNTAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| HELMVILLE - GOULD TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOGUM CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| KEEP COOL SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| LINCOLN VIEW | ✓ | ✓ |
| STONEWALL MOUNTAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLOW CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1815-001 | · | · |
| 1815-003 | · | · |
| 4081-B1-PLUM CREEK LAND EX | · | · |
| 4081-C1-PLUM CREEK LAND EX | · | · |
| ALICE CREEK | · | · |
| ARRASTRA L1 | · | · |
| ASPEN CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| ASPEN CG SPUR | · | · |
| BEARTRAP CREEK MINE | · | · |
| BEAVER CR-DRY CR | · | · |
| BLACK DIAMOND | · | · |
| BLACK DIAMOND SPUR | · | · |
| BLACKFOOT 1824-NEW 06/06/2015 | · | · |
| BLACKFOOT CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| BUFFALO-WILLOW | · | · |
| CADOTTE CREEK 4081 | · | · |
| CADOTTE PASS | · | · |
| CLEAR CREEK | · | · |
| CLEAR-BUFFALO | · | · |
| COPPER BOTTOM | · | · |
| COPPER CAMP SPUR A1 | · | · |
| COPPER CR CPGD | · | · |
| COPPER CREEK | · | · |
| COPPER G1 | · | · |
| COPPER SNOWBANK SPUR | · | · |
| CRATER MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| D4-BLACKFOOT | · | · |
| DALTON | · | · |
| DALTON MT LOOKOUT | · | · |
| DALTON-LAST CHANCE | · | · |
| DEER CREEK | · | · |
| EAST FORK WILLOW CR | · | · |
| EAST FORK WILLOW CREEK | · | · |
| ETHEL GULCH | · | · |
| FIELDS GULCH | · | · |
| FINN C2 | · | · |
| FINN C3 | · | · |
| FINN C4 | · | · |
| FINN D1 | · | · |
| FINN H1 | · | · |
| FINN I1 | · | · |
| FINN J1 | · | · |
| FINN K1 | · | · |
| FOOL HEN | · | · |
| GILLILAND MICROWAVE | · | · |
| GOLD CREEK | · | · |
| GOULD CREEK | · | · |
| GRANITE BUTTE | · | · |
| HUCKLEBERRY CREEK | · | · |
| HUCKLEBERRY RIDGE | · | · |
| HUMBUG CONTOUR | · | · |
| INDIAN MEADOWS | · | · |
| INDIAN MEADOWS PORTAL | · | · |
| JEFFERSON CR | · | · |
| KEEP COOL | · | · |
| KEEP KOOL LAKES | · | · |
| LINCOLN DITCH | · | · |
| LINCOLN E1 | · | · |
| LINCOLN GULCH CONNECTION | · | · |
| LINCOLN R S | · | · |
| LINCOLN R S-SPUR | · | · |
| LINCOLN RS-SPUR | · | · |
| LITTLE GULCH | · | · |
| LONE POINT | · | · |
| LONE POINT CONNECTION | · | · |
| LONG GULCH | · | · |
| LOWER HOGUM | · | · |
| MADISON GULCH | · | · |
| MADISON GULCH MINE | · | · |
| MADISON LOOP | · | · |
| MARCUM SOUTH A5 | · | · |
| MARCUM SOUTH J1 | · | · |
| MARSH CREEK | · | · |
| MEADOW CREEK | · | · |
| MEADOW CREEK TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| MIKE HORSE MINE | · | · |
| MIKE HORSE MINE EXT. | · | · |
| MIKEHORSE | · | · |
| NEVADA CREEK | · | · |
| NEVADA FACE | · | · |
| NEVADA LAKE B1 | · | · |
| NEVADA MTN A1 | · | · |
| NEVADA MTN B1 | · | · |
| NEVADA OGDEN | · | · |
| NEVADA-POORMAN DIVIDE | · | · |
| NEW-LINCOLN | · | · |
| PAGE GULCH | · | · |
| PARK CREEK | · | · |
| PASS CREEK | · | · |
| PASS CREEK C1 | · | · |
| PASS CREEK C2 | · | · |
| PASS CREEK C3 | · | · |
| PAY MASTER | · | · |
| PINE GROVE CG-AKA 4106-001 | · | · |
| PLUM CREEK | · | · |
| PLUM CREEK LAND EX | · | · |
| PORCUPINE GULCH | · | · |
| RD 1163 C3 | · | · |
| ROGERS PASS C1 | · | · |
| ROGERS PASS D1 | · | · |
| ROGERS PASS E1 | · | · |
| ROGERS PASS F1 | · | · |
| ROGERS PASS G1 | · | · |
| ROGERS PASS H1 | · | · |
| ROGERS PASS I1 | · | · |
| ROGERS PASS J1 | · | · |
| ROGERS PASS K1 | · | · |
| ROOSTER BILL | · | · |
| SANDBAR CREEK | · | · |
| SAUERKRAUT | · | · |
| SHAVE GULCH | · | · |
| SHORES GULCH | · | · |
| SILVER KING B1 | · | · |
| SILVER KING C1 | · | · |
| SILVER KING E1 | · | · |
| SILVER KING-F1 | · | · |
| STEMPLE PASS A2 | · | · |
| STEMPLE PASS B1 | · | · |
| STEMPLE PASS D1 | · | · |
| STEMPLE PASS H2 | · | · |
| STEMPLE PASS J1 | · | · |
| STEMPLE PASS L3 | · | · |
| STEMPLE PASS N1 | · | · |
| STEMPLE PASS N4 | · | · |
| STEMPLE PASS P1 | · | · |
| STEMPLE PASS SPUR A1 | · | · |
| STEMPLE SPUR 601-N3 | · | · |
| STONEWALL CONNECTION | · | · |
| STONEWALL CREEK | · | · |
| STONEWALL CREEK D1 | · | · |
| STONEWALL CREEK D2 | · | · |
| STONEWELL H1 | · | · |
| SUCKER-KEEP COOL | · | · |
| SURVEYORS GULCH A2 | · | · |
| SWEDE GULCH | · | · |
| TRAPPER MOUNTAIN #1 | · | · |
| TRAPPER MOUNTAIN #3 | · | · |
| TRAPPER MOUNTAIN #4 | · | · |
| TRAPPER MOUNTAIN #5 | · | · |
| TRAPPER MOUNTAIN #6 | · | · |
| TRAPPER MOUNTAIN #7 | · | · |
| TRAPPER MOUNTAIN #8 | · | · |
| TRAPPER MOUNTAIN #9 | · | · |
| U-1829 | · | · |
| U-1884 | · | · |
| UPPER ARRASTRA E1 | · | · |
| UPPER DAVIS GULCH B1 | · | · |
| UPPER SAUERKRAUT | · | · |
| WASHINGTON GULCH | · | · |
| WASSON CREEK #1 | · | · |
| WASSON CREEK #2 | · | · |
| WASSON CREEK #9 | · | · |
| WEINO CREEK | · | · |
| WEST FLESHER | · | · |
| WEST FORK WILLOW STUB | · | · |
| WEST WILLOW EXTENSION | · | · |
| WILD CAT MINE | · | · |
| WILLOW CREEK STUB | · | · |
| WILSON CREEK | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Ranger District | Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, MT | 447.6 | 55 km |
| Seeley Lake Ranger District | Lolo National Forest, MT | 343 | 69 km |
| Rocky Mountain Ranger District | Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, MT | 171.6 | 79 km |
| Townsend Ranger District | Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, MT | 526.3 | 105 km |
| Missoula Ranger District | Lolo National Forest, MT | 588.2 | 107 km |
| Stevensville Ranger District | Bitterroot National Forest, MT | 266 | 121 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Lincoln Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 27.9 miles across 75 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 Lincoln Ranger District?
- 304.5 miles total — 276.6 miles of roads and 27.9 miles of trails, across 283 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 196.2 miles are open year-round and 108.3 miles are seasonal (typically open May 1 to Nov 30). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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