Cheoah Ranger District
The Cheoah Ranger District in National Forests in North Carolina (North Carolina) has 86.6 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 86.6 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails across 68 designated routes. Vehicle access: Road-legal / licensed vehicles only. Seasonal routes generally open Mar 15 and close Dec 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
- 86.6
- Roads
- 86.6 mi
- Trails
- 0 mi
- Year-round miles
- 23.9 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 62.7 mi
86.6 mi of roads · 0 mi of trails, across 68 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 | — | — | Not designated |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | — | — | Not designated |
| Other wheeled OHV | — | — | Not designated |
| 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 | 86.6 | 68 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 86.6 | 68 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 86.6 | 68 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 86.6 | 68 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 86.6 | 68 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 86.6 motorized miles here, about 23.9 miles are open year-round and 62.7 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 03/15 to 12/31 (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.
Download the routes (GPX)
Load these into your GPS unit or riding app (onX, Gaia, Avenza and most handhelds read GPX).
Named routes
Show the 57 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.
| ATOAH GAP | · | · |
|---|---|---|
| AVEY BR BOAT RAMP | · | · |
| AVEY CAMP | · | · |
| BLUE BOAR | · | · |
| BLUE BOAR LODGE | · | · |
| BOELINGER BRANCH | · | · |
| BROOKSHIRE | · | · |
| CABLE COVE R.A. | · | · |
| CHEOAH POINT R.A. | · | · |
| CHEOAH POINT SWIMMING/PICNIC | · | · |
| CHEOAH PT BOAT RAMP | · | · |
| CLYDE DAVIS | · | · |
| CORNSILK | · | · |
| COUNTY LINE ROAD | · | · |
| DEEP CREEK | · | · |
| ELLER BRANCH | · | · |
| FARLEY CEMETARY | · | · |
| FARLEY COVE | · | · |
| FAX BRANCH RIDGE | · | · |
| FONTANA | · | · |
| FRANK ROGERS | · | · |
| GREEN GAP | · | · |
| HORSE COVE R. A. | · | · |
| HYDE FARM | · | · |
| JOANNA TOWER | · | · |
| JOYCE KILMER | · | · |
| LEMMONS BRANCH | · | · |
| LIGE BRANCH | · | · |
| LONG HUNGRY BRANCH | · | · |
| LOWER HOOPER COVE | · | · |
| LOWER STECOAH CR | · | · |
| LOWER TUSKEEGEE | · | · |
| MASSEY QUARRY | · | · |
| MCGUIRES CABIN | · | · |
| MCKELDRY | · | · |
| MEETINGHOUSE MT | · | · |
| MOODY STAMP | · | · |
| NOLTON RIDGE | · | · |
| POPLAR SPRINGS | · | · |
| POWELL BR. | · | · |
| RANGER OFFICE | · | · |
| RANGER RESIDENCE | · | · |
| RATTLER FORD | · | · |
| ROCK CR. | · | · |
| SHELL STAND | · | · |
| SLICKROCK | · | · |
| SNOWBIRD | · | · |
| STEWART CABIN | · | · |
| SWAN CABIN | · | · |
| SWAN MEADOWS | · | · |
| TATHAM GAP | · | · |
| TSALI R.A. | · | · |
| UPPER SANTEETLAH | · | · |
| WATIA | · | · |
| WHIGG BRANCH | · | · |
| WOLF LAUREL | · | · |
| WOLF LAUREL HUNTER CAMP | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tusquittee Ranger District | National Forests in North Carolina, NC | 151.3 | 25 km |
| Tellico Ranger District | Cherokee National Forest, TN | 143.1 | 27 km |
| Nantahala Ranger District | National Forests in North Carolina, NC | 167 | 42 km |
| Blue Ridge Ranger District | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, GA | 32.5 | 66 km |
| Ocoee Ranger District | Cherokee National Forest, TN | 130 | 73 km |
| Chattooga River Ranger District | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, GA | 16.8 | 79 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Cheoah Ranger District?
- The current MVUM data shows no ATV-designated routes in this district. Road-legal or other vehicle classes may still be allowed — check the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Cheoah Ranger District?
- 86.6 miles total — 86.6 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails, across 68 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 23.9 miles are open year-round and 62.7 miles are seasonal (typically open Mar 15 to Dec 31). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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