Pisgah Ranger District
The Pisgah Ranger District in National Forests in North Carolina (North Carolina) has 87 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 84.8 miles of roads and 2.2 miles of trails across 70 designated routes. Vehicle access: Road-legal / licensed vehicles only. Seasonal routes generally open Apr 1 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
- 87
- Roads
- 84.8 mi
- Trails
- 2.2 mi
- Year-round miles
- 73.2 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 13.8 mi
84.8 mi of roads · 2.2 mi of trails, across 70 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" | 2.2 | 2 | Aug 15 – Dec 31 |
| 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 | 84.8 | 68 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 84.8 | 68 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 84.8 | 68 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 84.8 | 68 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 84.8 | 68 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 87 motorized miles here, about 73.2 miles are open year-round and 13.8 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 04/01 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 56 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.
| APPLE TREE LOOP | · | · |
|---|---|---|
| AVERY CREEK | · | · |
| BEAVERDAM CR | · | · |
| BENT CR LOOP | · | · |
| BENT CREEK | · | · |
| BIG EAST FORK | · | · |
| BIG JOHN LOOP | · | · |
| BLACK BALSAM | · | · |
| CASE CAMP RIDGE GAP | · | · |
| CATHEYS CREEK | · | · |
| CHECK STA. | · | · |
| CLAWHAMMER | · | · |
| COONTREE R. A. | · | · |
| COURTHOUSE CR | · | · |
| COVE CREEK | · | · |
| CRADLE OF FORESTRY | · | · |
| DAVIDSON DUMP STATION | · | · |
| DAVIDSON RIVER | · | · |
| DAVIDSON RIVER C.G. | · | · |
| DOGWOOD LOOP | · | · |
| FOSTER CREEK | · | · |
| H'VILLE RESERVOIR | · | · |
| HARDTIMES LOOP | · | · |
| HEADWATER | · | · |
| HEMLOCK LOOP | · | · |
| IVESTOR GAP | · | · |
| LAKE POWHATAN | · | · |
| LAKESIDE LOOP | · | · |
| LAUREL LOOP | · | · |
| LICKSTONE RIDGE | · | · |
| LITTLE EAST FORK | · | · |
| MOORE COVE | · | · |
| N. MILLS RIVER REC AREA | · | · |
| NORTH LOOP B | · | · |
| PILOT MTN. | · | · |
| PINK BEDS PICNIC AREA | · | · |
| PISGAH RANGER OFFICE | · | · |
| PISGAH WORK CENTER | · | · |
| POPLAR LOOP | · | · |
| POWHATAN ACCESS | · | · |
| POWHATAN DUMP STATION | · | · |
| RICE PINNACLE | · | · |
| SCHENCK CCC | · | · |
| SLIDING ROCK | · | · |
| SOUTH LOOP A | · | · |
| STARENS BR | · | · |
| SUNBURST REC AREA | · | · |
| SYCAMORE FLATS REC AREA | · | · |
| SYCAMORE LOOP | · | · |
| TURKEY PEN | · | · |
| WASH CREEK | · | · |
| WHITE OAK LOOP | · | · |
| WOLF FORD | · | · |
| WOODS CEMETERY RD | · | · |
| YELLOW GAP | · | · |
| YOUNG PISGAH MTN | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Ranger District | National Forests in North Carolina, NC | 68.8 | 53 km |
| Nantahala Ranger District | National Forests in North Carolina, NC | 167 | 60 km |
| Unaka Ranger District | Cherokee National Forest, TN | 151.5 | 67 km |
| Andrew Pickens Ranger District | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, SC | 121.3 | 73 km |
| Cheoah Ranger District | National Forests in North Carolina, NC | 86.6 | 98 km |
| Chattooga River Ranger District | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, GA | 16.8 | 99 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Pisgah 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 Pisgah Ranger District?
- 87 miles total — 84.8 miles of roads and 2.2 miles of trails, across 70 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 73.2 miles are open year-round and 13.8 miles are seasonal (typically open Apr 1 to Dec 31). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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