Questa Ranger District
The Questa Ranger District in Carson National Forest (New Mexico) has 219.8 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 191.8 miles of roads and 28 miles of trails across 104 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 194.2 mi · Motorcycle 219.8 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open Jan 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
- 219.8
- Roads
- 191.8 mi
- Trails
- 28 mi
- Year-round miles
- 92.6 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 127.1 mi
191.8 mi of roads · 28 mi of trails, across 104 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 | 194.2 | 91 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 219.8 | 104 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 191.8 | 89 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 191.8 | 89 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 191.8 | 89 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 191.8 | 89 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 191.8 | 89 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 191.8 | 89 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 191.8 | 89 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 7 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 7 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 7 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 191.8 | 89 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 191.8 | 89 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 191.8 | 89 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 191.8 | 89 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 191.8 | 89 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 219.8 motorized miles here, about 92.6 miles are open year-round and 127.1 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 01/01 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 28 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.
| ANCHOR_MINE/BITTER CK RD | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| CABRESTO CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| CABRESTO LAKE ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| CEBOLLA_MESA | ✓ | ✓ |
| COLUMBINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| COMANCHE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| COSTILLA_DAM | ✓ | ✓ |
| ELEPHANT ROCK | ✓ | ✓ |
| EXPLORATION | ✓ | ✓ |
| FOURTH OF JULY | ✓ | ✓ |
| GALLAGHER -MALLETTE | ✓ | ✓ |
| GALLINA MINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| GARRAPATA | ✓ | ✓ |
| GOOSE LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| GREENIE PEAK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE PONIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDNIGHT MINE ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| NINE MILE | ✓ | ✓ |
| OLD RED RIVER PASS | ✓ | ✓ |
| PIONEER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| QUESTA_DISTRICT | ✓ | ✓ |
| RING TO BEATTY | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAWMILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| SEWER LAGOON | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHREE POND | ✓ | ✓ |
| VALDEZ_ACESS | ✓ | ✓ |
| VALLE VIDAL | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST FORK | ✓ | ✓ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tres Piedras Ranger District | Carson National Forest, NM | 481.1 | 55 km |
| Camino Real Ranger District | Carson National Forest, NM | 345 | 57 km |
| El Rito Ranger District | Carson National Forest, NM | 447.5 | 68 km |
| Canjilon Ranger District | Carson National Forest, NM | 274.6 | 97 km |
| Conejos Peak Ranger District | Rio Grande National Forest, CO | 381.1 | 102 km |
| Espanola Ranger District | Santa Fe National Forest, NM | 343.9 | 109 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Questa Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 194.2 miles across 91 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 Questa Ranger District?
- 219.8 miles total — 191.8 miles of roads and 28 miles of trails, across 104 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 92.6 miles are open year-round and 127.1 miles are seasonal (typically open Jan 1 to Dec 31). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in New Mexico
See every ranger district in Carson National Forest, browse all New Mexico national-forest routes, or read the methodology behind these figures. New to MVUMs? Start with what a Motor Vehicle Use Map is.