Ironton Ranger District
The Ironton Ranger District in Wayne National Forest (Ohio) has 81.3 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 23.5 miles of roads and 57.8 miles of trails across 97 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 58.4 mi · Motorcycle 57.6 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open Apr 4 and close Dec 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
- 81.3
- Roads
- 23.5 mi
- Trails
- 57.8 mi
- Year-round miles
- 13.4 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 67.9 mi
23.5 mi of roads · 57.8 mi of trails, across 97 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 | 58.4 | 46 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 57.6 | 44 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 57.6 | 22 | Apr 15 – Dec 15 |
| 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 | 0 | 22 | Apr 4 – Dec 7 |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 22 | Apr 4 – Dec 7 |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 22 | Apr 4 – Dec 7 |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 22.9 | 52 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 22.9 | 52 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 22.9 | 52 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 22.9 | 52 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 22.9 | 52 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 81.3 motorized miles here, about 13.4 miles are open year-round and 67.9 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 04/04 to 12/15 (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 72 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.
| 105B CONNECTOR | ✓ | · |
|---|---|---|
| BEAR CLAW TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEAR TOP LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| COPPERHEAD TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| GAS WELL CONNECTOR | ✓ | ✓ |
| GAS WELL LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRIZZLY TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| HANGING ROCK LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| HANGING ROCK TRAILH CONNECTOR | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIGH KNOB LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOWARD RIDGE CONNECTOR | ✓ | · |
| IR HANGING ROCK SPUR D | ✓ | ✓ |
| IR HANGING ROCK TH RD | ✓ | ✓ |
| LAKEVIEW OHV TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| LYRA TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| OAK SPUR TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| PINE CUTOFF TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| POWERLINE TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAWMILL TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| SUPERIOR CORRIDOR | ✓ | ✓ |
| TELEGRAPH TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOLCOTT CONNECTOR | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOLCOTT LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOLCOTT TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| IR ARCHERY TRAILHEAD #1 | · | · |
| IR ARCHERY TRAILHEAD #2 | · | · |
| IR BIG BEND RD LOT A | · | · |
| IR BIG BEND RD LOT B | · | · |
| IR BLOOM | · | · |
| IR BOWEN CEMETERY | · | · |
| IR CARTER ABEL RD | · | · |
| IR DUMP STATION | · | · |
| IR HANGING ROCK | · | · |
| IR HANGING ROCK SPUR A | · | · |
| IR HANGING ROCK SPUR B | · | · |
| IR HANGING ROCK SPUR C | · | · |
| IR INDIAN CREEK ROAD | · | · |
| IR IRON RIDGE WALKIN LOT 1 | · | · |
| IR IRON RIDGE WALKIN LOT 2 | · | · |
| IR IRON RIDGE WALKIN LOT 3 | · | · |
| IR IRONTON OFFICE | · | · |
| IR JOHNS CREEK TOWER | · | · |
| IR JOHNS CREEK TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| IR KENTON LAKE RD | · | · |
| IR LYRA TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| IR OAK HILL SPUR A | · | · |
| IR PADDLE CREEK TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| IR PINE CREEK SOUTH | · | · |
| IR PINE CREEK SOUTH SPUR A | · | · |
| IR PINE KNOB | · | · |
| IR POST OAK LOOP RD | · | · |
| IR QUARTERS DRIVE | · | · |
| IR REC OFFICE RD | · | · |
| IR SAND HILL | · | · |
| IR SYMMES CREEK TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| IR TELEGRAPH RIDGE | · | · |
| IR TELEGRAPH TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| IR TIMBRE RIDGE | · | · |
| IR TWO POINTS RD | · | · |
| IR VESUVIUS CK PICNIC RD | · | · |
| IR VESUVIUS PINE PICNIC RD | · | · |
| IR VESUVIUS RDSIDE SHELTER RD | · | · |
| IR VESUVIUS ROAD | · | · |
| IR VESUVIUS, BIG BEND BEACH | · | · |
| IR VESUVIUS, BOAT DOCK | · | · |
| IR VESUVIUS, FURNACE SHELTER | · | · |
| IR VESUVIUS, IRON RIDGE | · | · |
| IR VESUVIUS, OAK HILL ROAD | · | · |
| IR VESUVIUS, OVERLOOK | · | · |
| IR VESUVIUS, TWO POINTS | · | · |
| IR WAREHOUSE | · | · |
| IR WOLCOTT TRAILHEAD | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Ranger District | Wayne National Forest, OH | 89 | 103 km |
| Redbird Ranger District | Daniel Boone National Forest, KY | 190.8 | 187 km |
| Clinch Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 85.7 | 195 km |
| Gauley Ranger District | Monongahela National Forest, WV | 70 | 198 km |
| London Ranger District | Daniel Boone National Forest, KY | 233.3 | 218 km |
| Marlinton Ranger District | Monongahela National Forest, WV | 153.3 | 229 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Ironton Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 58.4 miles across 46 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 Ironton Ranger District?
- 81.3 miles total — 23.5 miles of roads and 57.8 miles of trails, across 97 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 13.4 miles are open year-round and 67.9 miles are seasonal (typically open Apr 4 to Dec 15). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in Ohio
See every ranger district in Wayne National Forest, browse all Ohio national-forest routes, or read the methodology behind these figures. New to MVUMs? Start with what a Motor Vehicle Use Map is.