Cabinet Ranger District
The Cabinet Ranger District in Kootenai National Forest (Montana) has 480.8 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 398.7 miles of roads and 82.1 miles of trails across 208 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 21 mi · Motorcycle 63.1 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
- 480.8
- Roads
- 398.7 mi
- Trails
- 82.1 mi
- Year-round miles
- 419.7 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 61.1 mi
398.7 mi of roads · 82.1 mi of trails, across 208 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 | 21 | 14 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 63.1 | 44 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 2 | 6 | Year-round |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 0 | 1 | Year-round |
| 2WD > 50" | 0 | 1 | Year-round |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 0 | 1 | Year-round |
| Other OHV > 50" | 0 | 1 | Year-round |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 2 | 2 | Year-round |
| Other OHV < 50" | 2 | 2 | Year-round |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 21 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 21 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 21 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 398.7 | 158 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 398.7 | 158 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 398.7 | 158 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 398.7 | 158 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 398.7 | 158 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 480.8 motorized miles here, about 419.7 miles are open year-round and 61.1 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.
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Named routes
Show the 156 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.
| 20 ODD ATV | ✓ | · |
|---|---|---|
| 20 ODD PEAK | · | ✓ |
| BIG EDDY | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLACK PEAK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CHUTE GULCH | · | ✓ |
| CUB CREEK | · | ✓ |
| DIXIE RIDGE | · | ✓ |
| DRY CREEK | · | ✓ |
| ELK LAKE | · | ✓ |
| ELK MOUNTAIN | · | ✓ |
| GRAYS GULCH | · | ✓ |
| KISMET CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOVELAND PEAK | ✓ | · |
| MINTON PASS | · | ✓ |
| MOOSE PEAK | · | ✓ |
| NORTH SHORE CAMPGROUND B | ✓ | ✓ |
| READER GULCH | · | ✓ |
| SKELETON CREEK | · | ✓ |
| SMEADS BENCH | · | ✓ |
| SORREL GULCH | · | ✓ |
| SOUTH FORK PILGRIM CREEK | · | ✓ |
| STEVENS CREEK | · | ✓ |
| STEVENS RIDGE | · | ✓ |
| TROUT RIDGE | · | ✓ |
| WHITE PINE RIDGE | ✓ | · |
| 14709 | · | · |
| B PEAK | · | · |
| BASIN FOOTE | · | · |
| BASIN FOOTE A | · | · |
| BEAVER CREEK E | · | · |
| BEAVER CREEK F | · | · |
| BEAVER CREEK J | · | · |
| BEAVER PEAK A | · | · |
| BEAVER PEAK ROAD | · | · |
| BEECHER FACE E | · | · |
| BEECHER PEAK | · | · |
| BEECHER ROAD | · | · |
| BEND VERMILION | · | · |
| BERRAY CREEK | · | · |
| BERRAY MTN | · | · |
| BERRAY PIT | · | · |
| BIG BEAVER CREEK ROAD | · | · |
| BIG EDDY CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| BIG EDDY CAMPGROUND A | · | · |
| BIG EDDY CAMPGROUND B | · | · |
| BLUE CREEK | · | · |
| BROKEN HILL | · | · |
| BULL BERRAY | · | · |
| BULL RIVER CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| BULL RIVER CAMPGROUND A | · | · |
| BULL RIVER CAMPGROUND B | · | · |
| BULL RIVER CAMPGROUND C | · | · |
| BULL RIVER CAMPGROUND D | · | · |
| BURTON CREEK | · | · |
| BURTON CREEK A | · | · |
| BURTON ROAD | · | · |
| CABINET RANGER STATION | · | · |
| CABINET RANGER STATION A | · | · |
| CABINET RESIDENCE ROAD | · | · |
| CATARACT PK | · | · |
| CHICAGO PEAK | · | · |
| CHICAGO PEAK A | · | · |
| CHICAGO PEAK Q | · | · |
| CLARK FK CDA DIVIDE D | · | · |
| COPPER BULL - KYAN LANE | · | · |
| DEVILS GAP | · | · |
| DIVIDE | · | · |
| DRY BENCH | · | · |
| DRY CREEK A | · | · |
| E FK BULL RIVER | · | · |
| E FK BULL RIVER A | · | · |
| E FK ELK CREEK | · | · |
| EAGLE VIEW | · | · |
| EAST FORK ROCK CR | · | · |
| ELK RIDGE | · | · |
| EMMA CREEK | · | · |
| ENGLE CR | · | · |
| FATMAN | · | · |
| FATMAN B | · | · |
| FOX LANE | · | · |
| GEM PEAK | · | · |
| GOVERNMENT MOUNTAIN ROAD | · | · |
| GRAVES VERMILION | · | · |
| GRAYS GULCH A | · | · |
| GREEN GULCH | · | · |
| GREEN GULCH A | · | · |
| HAINES POINT | · | · |
| HOPE VALLEY | · | · |
| HUCKLEBERRY MTN | · | · |
| HUCKLEBERRY MTN Y | · | · |
| JACK PINE FLATS | · | · |
| JACK'S GULCH ROAD | · | · |
| LARCH CREEK | · | · |
| LARCH POINT | · | · |
| LITTLE BEAVER | · | · |
| LOST BRANCH | · | · |
| LOST GIRL | · | · |
| LOST GIRL A | · | · |
| LOWER ROCK | · | · |
| MARTEN CR BAY REC AREA | · | · |
| MARTEN CR BAY REC AREA A | · | · |
| MARTEN CREEK ROAD | · | · |
| MCKAY CREEK | · | · |
| MCKAY SADDLE | · | · |
| MILLER CREEK | · | · |
| MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT | · | · |
| MINTON PEAK ROAD | · | · |
| N BRANCH MARTEN CR | · | · |
| NORTH SHORE CG A | · | · |
| NORTH SHORE ROAD | · | · |
| OLD TRAIL POINT | · | · |
| ORR GULCH | · | · |
| PARTRIDGE GULCH | · | · |
| PEW GULCH | · | · |
| PILGRIM CREEK ROAD | · | · |
| PILLICK WEST | · | · |
| PILLICK WEST A | · | · |
| PINE CONE CAMP GROUND | · | · |
| PINE TROUT | · | · |
| POWER LINE | · | · |
| QUEENS CUT | · | · |
| RICE BENCH | · | · |
| RICE LOOP | · | · |
| RICE PADDY | · | · |
| ROCK CREEK B | · | · |
| ROCK CREEK C | · | · |
| ROCK CREEK M | · | · |
| ROCK CREEK N | · | · |
| S FK BULL RIVER | · | · |
| S FK MARTEN CR | · | · |
| S FK PILGRIM CR | · | · |
| SEVEN PT MTN | · | · |
| SEX RIDGE | · | · |
| SEX RIDGE B | · | · |
| SILVER BUTTE PASS D | · | · |
| SIMS CREEK | · | · |
| SMEADS BENCH B | · | · |
| SOUTH ROCK | · | · |
| STAR PEAK | · | · |
| STEVEN'S CREEK ROAD | · | · |
| STEVENS RIDGE TRAIL | · | · |
| SWAMP CREEK B | · | · |
| TRIANGLE POND | · | · |
| TROUT CREEK E | · | · |
| TUSCOR CREEK D | · | · |
| TWENTY ODD SPUR | · | · |
| VERMILION E FISHER A | · | · |
| VERMILION E FISHER E | · | · |
| W FK BLUE CREEK | · | · |
| W FK BLUE CREEK A | · | · |
| W FK PILGRIM CR | · | · |
| W FK PILGRIM CR K | · | · |
| WHITE PINE CREEK B | · | · |
| WHITE PINE CREEK ROAD | · | · |
| WILLOW CREEK CAMPGROUND EAST | · | · |
| WILLOW CREEK CAMPGROUNED WEST | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District | Idaho Panhandle National Forests, ID | 1,644.4 | 45 km |
| Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District | Lolo National Forest, MT | 1,028.3 | 50 km |
| Libby Ranger District | Kootenai National Forest, MT | 1,411.9 | 56 km |
| Sandpoint Ranger District | Idaho Panhandle National Forests, ID | 550.1 | 59 km |
| Superior Ranger District | Lolo National Forest, MT | 1,071.6 | 81 km |
| St. Joe Ranger District | Idaho Panhandle National Forests, ID | 1,785.9 | 82 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Cabinet Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 21 miles across 14 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 Cabinet Ranger District?
- 480.8 miles total — 398.7 miles of roads and 82.1 miles of trails, across 208 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 419.7 miles are open year-round and 61.1 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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