Saco Ranger District
The Saco Ranger District in White Mountain National Forest (New Hampshire) has 38.3 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 38.3 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails across 109 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 0 mi · Motorcycle 0 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open May 15 and close Nov 15. 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
- 38.3
- Roads
- 38.3 mi
- Trails
- 0 mi
- Year-round miles
- 3.9 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 34.4 mi
38.3 mi of roads · 0 mi of trails, across 109 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 | 0 | 47 | Nov 1 – Apr 30 |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 0 | 47 | Nov 1 – Apr 30 |
| Other wheeled OHV | 0 | 47 | Nov 1 – Apr 30 |
| 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" | 0 | 47 | Nov 1 – Apr 30 |
| Other OHV < 50" | 0 | 47 | Nov 1 – Apr 30 |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 47 | Nov 1 – Apr 30 |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 47 | Nov 1 – Apr 30 |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 47 | Nov 1 – Apr 30 |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 38.3 | 62 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 38.3 | 62 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 38.3 | 62 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 38.3 | 62 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 38.3 | 62 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 38.3 motorized miles here, about 3.9 miles are open year-round and 34.4 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/15 to 11/15 (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 47 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.
| ALBANY BROOK | · | · |
|---|---|---|
| BARTLETT EQUIPMENT DEPOT | · | · |
| BARTLETT NEA OFFICE | · | · |
| BASIN POND | · | · |
| BASIN POND CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| BLACKBERRY CROSSING CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| BLACKBERRY CROSSING CG SPUR A | · | · |
| BLACKBERRY CROSSING CG SPUR B | · | · |
| BRICKETT PLACE | · | · |
| COLD RIVER CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| CONWAY ADMIN SITE | · | · |
| CONWAY ADMIN SITE SPUR A | · | · |
| COVERED BRIDGE | · | · |
| COVERED BRIDGE SPUR A | · | · |
| DEER HILL | · | · |
| DOWNES BROOK EAST | · | · |
| EAST BRANCH SACO RIVER | · | · |
| GREAT BROOK | · | · |
| HARDWOOD HILL | · | · |
| HEDGEHOG MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| HORSESHOE POND | · | · |
| JENSEN BROOK SPUR | · | · |
| JIGGER JOHNSON CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| JIGGER JOHNSON CG SPUR A | · | · |
| JIGGER JOHNSON CG SPUR B | · | · |
| JIGGER JOHNSON CG SPUR D | · | · |
| JIGGER JONHSON CG SPUR C | · | · |
| LANGDON BROOK | · | · |
| MERSERVE | · | · |
| MOAT MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| NEUTS BROOK | · | · |
| PASSACONAWAY CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| PASSACONAWAY CAMPGROUND SPUR | · | · |
| PEAKED HILL | · | · |
| PIPER TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| ROCKY BRANCH | · | · |
| ROCKY GORGE PARKING | · | · |
| SAWYER POND TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| SAWYER RIVER | · | · |
| SLIPPERY BROOK | · | · |
| SPRING BROOK | · | · |
| STANLEY | · | · |
| STONE HOUSE SPUR A | · | · |
| UPPER HAYSTACK LOOP | · | · |
| WHITE LEDGE | · | · |
| WHITE LEDGE CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| WHITE LEDGE CAMPGROUND SPUR | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin Ranger District | White Mountain National Forest, NH | 55.7 | 35 km |
| Pemigewasset Ranger District | White Mountain National Forest, NH | 58.5 | 37 km |
| Rochester Ranger District | Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, VT | 32.5 | 138 km |
| Middlebury Ranger District | Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, VT | 35.8 | 146 km |
| Manchester Ranger District | Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, VT | 82.9 | 183 km |
| Hector Ranger District | Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, NY | 1.3 | 489 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Saco Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 0 miles across 47 routes here (nov 1 – apr 30). Confirm on the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map before you ride.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Saco Ranger District?
- 38.3 miles total — 38.3 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails, across 109 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 3.9 miles are open year-round and 34.4 miles are seasonal (typically open May 15 to Nov 15). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in New Hampshire
See every ranger district in White Mountain National Forest, browse all New Hampshire national-forest routes, or read the methodology behind these figures. New to MVUMs? Start with what a Motor Vehicle Use Map is.