Powell Ranger District
The Powell Ranger District in Dixie National Forest (Utah) has 840.3 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 572.2 miles of roads and 268.1 miles of trails across 332 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 839 mi · Motorcycle 821.3 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open May 1 and close Oct 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
- 840.3
- Roads
- 572.2 mi
- Trails
- 268.1 mi
- Year-round miles
- 838.3 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 2 mi
572.2 mi of roads · 268.1 mi of trails, across 332 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 | 839 | 325 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 821.3 | 284 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 768.4 | 268 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 667.2 | 272 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 614.3 | 256 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 614.3 | 256 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 614.3 | 256 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 768.4 | 268 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 768.4 | 268 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 787.8 | 306 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 787.8 | 306 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 787.8 | 306 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 615.6 | 263 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 615.6 | 263 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 615.6 | 263 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 615.6 | 263 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 615.6 | 263 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 840.3 motorized miles here, about 838.3 miles are open year-round and 2 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/01 to 10/31 (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.
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Named routes
Show the 108 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.
| AHLSTROM LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| AIRPORT ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| BERRY SPRINGS ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLACK BUTTE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLIND SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLUBBER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLUE FLY | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLUE FLY-BADGER | ✓ | ✓ |
| BULL RUSH SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| BURNT HOLLOW-MUD SP CR * | ✓ | ✓ |
| CASTO BLUFF | ✓ | ✓ |
| CENTER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CENTER CREEK SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| CHERRY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CHOKE CHERRY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| COYOTE HOLLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| COYOTE HOLLOW PARKING | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRAWFORD | ✓ | ✓ |
| CROSS OVER | ✓ | ✓ |
| DAVES HOLLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| DAVES HOLLOW SPUR 5 | ✓ | ✓ |
| DRY CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST FORK - DAVES HOLLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST FORK SEVIER | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST HUNT - WEST HUNT | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST HUNT CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST SIDE | ✓ | ✓ |
| FLAKE SWALE | ✓ | ✓ |
| FLATTOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| HANCOCK FLAT NORTH | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOODLE CREEK-WILLOW SP | ✓ | ✓ |
| HORSE SPRINGS DRAW 5 | ✓ | ✓ |
| HORSE SPRINGS DRAW RT 3A | ✓ | ✓ |
| INDIAN SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| INGRAM HOLLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| INGRAM HOLLOW LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| JOHNSON BENCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| JOHNSON CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| JONES CORRAL OVERLOOK | ✓ | ✓ |
| JONES CORRAL-TABLE MT | ✓ | ✓ |
| KANAB CREEK - CLAY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| KING CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| KING CREEK CAMP GROUND | ✓ | ✓ |
| KING CREEK GROUP CG | ✓ | ✓ |
| KING CREEK GROUP CG AREA | ✓ | ✓ |
| KINGS CREEK - BADGER | ✓ | ✓ |
| KINGS CREEK JUNCTION | ✓ | ✓ |
| LIGHTNING DRAW | ✓ | ✓ |
| LIMEKILN | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOCAL | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONG HOLLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONG HOLLOW CROSS OVER | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONG HOLLOW NORTH | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER RIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE FORK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MT DUTTON | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUD SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUD SPRING BENCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUD SPRING BENCH WEST | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUD SPRING CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MULE FLAT RESERVOIR | ✓ | ✓ |
| PETERSON POINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| PETERSON WASH | ✓ | ✓ |
| PODUNK EAST | ✓ | ✓ |
| PODUNK-COUGAR HOLLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| POLE CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| PROCTOR-BADGER | ✓ | ✓ |
| PROSPECT | ✓ | ✓ |
| RED CANYON PARKING | ✓ | ✓ |
| REYNOLDS SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| RIGGS LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| RIGHT HAND BLUE FLY | ✓ | ✓ |
| RIM RESERVOIR NORTH | ✓ | ✓ |
| ROAD HOLLOW-TABLE MT | ✓ | ✓ |
| ROCK CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| RUBYS INN | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAND PASS SOUTH | ✓ | ✓ |
| SANFORD LOOP ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| SANFORD-SMITH CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHEEP CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHEEP CREEK TRAIL HEAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHOWALTER | ✓ | ✓ |
| SKUNK CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SPUR A | ✓ | ✓ |
| STRAIGHT CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| SWAPP CANYON LOOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| SYRETT | ✓ | ✓ |
| THUNDER MOUNTAIN PARKING | ✓ | ✓ |
| THUNDER MTN PARKING | ✓ | ✓ |
| TOM BEST | ✓ | ✓ |
| TOM BEST CASTO | ✓ | ✓ |
| TOM BEST-FLAKE SWALE | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER KANAB-BIG HOLLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| WATER CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST HUNT CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST RIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST RIM II SPUR D | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST RIM II SPUR F | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST SIDE | ✓ | ✓ |
| WHITE MAN BENCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILSON PEAK FAA | ✓ | ✓ |
| PANGUITCH WORK CENTER | · | · |
| RED CANYON C G | · | · |
| RED CANYON CAMPGROUND LOOP A | · | · |
| RED CANYON CAMPGROUND LOOP B | · | · |
| RED CANYON CAMPGROUND LOOP C | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar City Ranger District | Dixie National Forest, UT | 1,101.4 | 33 km |
| Escalante Ranger District | Dixie National Forest, UT | 539.4 | 49 km |
| Beaver Ranger District | Fishlake National Forest, UT | 598.2 | 79 km |
| Fremont River Ranger District | Fishlake National Forest, UT | 835.7 | 103 km |
| Richfield Ranger District | Fishlake National Forest, UT | 1,054 | 119 km |
| North Kaibab Ranger District | Kaibab National Forest, AZ | 1,677 | 124 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Powell Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 839 miles across 325 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 Powell Ranger District?
- 840.3 miles total — 572.2 miles of roads and 268.1 miles of trails, across 332 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 838.3 miles are open year-round and 2 miles are seasonal (typically open May 1 to Oct 31). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in Utah
See every ranger district in Dixie National Forest, browse all Utah national-forest routes, or read the methodology behind these figures. New to MVUMs? Start with what a Motor Vehicle Use Map is.