Silver City Ranger District
The Silver City Ranger District in Gila National Forest (New Mexico) has 393.7 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 323.2 miles of roads and 70.5 miles of trails across 371 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 335.8 mi · Motorcycle 322.5 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open Apr 1 and close Sep 1. 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
- 393.7
- Roads
- 323.2 mi
- Trails
- 70.5 mi
- Year-round miles
- 393.4 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 0.2 mi
323.2 mi of roads · 70.5 mi of trails, across 371 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 | 335.8 | 341 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 322.5 | 331 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 321.9 | 330 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 378.5 | 348 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 321.9 | 321 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 321.9 | 321 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 321.9 | 321 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 321.9 | 330 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 321.9 | 330 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 16.2 | 43 | Year-round |
| E-bike Class 2 | 16.2 | 43 | Year-round |
| E-bike Class 3 | 16.2 | 43 | Year-round |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 323.2 | 302 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 323.2 | 302 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 323.2 | 302 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 323.2 | 302 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 323.2 | 302 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 393.7 motorized miles here, about 393.4 miles are open year-round and 0.2 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 04/01 to 09/01 (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 279 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.
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| LITTLE WALNUT C G | · | · |
| LITTLE WALNUT GROUP AREA | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilderness Ranger District | Gila National Forest, NM | 225.2 | 43 km |
| Black Range Ranger District | Gila National Forest, NM | 508.8 | 80 km |
| Glenwood Ranger District | Gila National Forest, NM | 412.2 | 83 km |
| Reserve Ranger District | Gila National Forest, NM | 1,046.1 | 101 km |
| Quemado Ranger District | Gila National Forest, NM | 912.4 | 141 km |
| Douglas Ranger District | Coronado National Forest, AZ | 363.4 | 148 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Silver City Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 335.8 miles across 341 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 Silver City Ranger District?
- 393.7 miles total — 323.2 miles of roads and 70.5 miles of trails, across 371 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 393.4 miles are open year-round and 0.2 miles are seasonal (typically open Apr 1 to Sep 1). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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