Clinch Ranger District
The Clinch Ranger District in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (Virginia) has 85.7 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 85.7 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails across 58 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 0.5 mi · Motorcycle 0.5 mi. Seasonal routes generally open Mar 24 and close Dec 7. 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
- 85.7
- Roads
- 85.7 mi
- Trails
- 0 mi
- Year-round miles
- 26.9 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 58.8 mi
85.7 mi of roads · 0 mi of trails, across 58 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 | 0.5 | 2 | Year-round |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 0.5 | 2 | Year-round |
| Other wheeled OHV | 0.5 | 2 | Year-round |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 0.5 | 2 | Year-round |
| 2WD > 50" | 0.5 | 2 | Year-round |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 0.5 | 2 | Year-round |
| Other OHV > 50" | 0.5 | 2 | Year-round |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 0.5 | 2 | Year-round |
| Other OHV < 50" | 0.5 | 2 | Year-round |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bike Class 2 | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bike Class 3 | — | — | Not designated |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 85.7 | 58 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 85.7 | 58 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 85.7 | 58 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 85.7 | 58 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 85.7 | 58 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 85.7 motorized miles here, about 26.9 miles are open year-round and 58.8 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 03/24 to 12/07 (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 49 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.
| PINEY WOODS | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| SKEGG HOLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BARK CAMP | · | · |
| BEAR ROCK | · | · |
| BEAVER DAM GAP | · | · |
| BOWEN CEMETERY | · | · |
| CAMPING LOOP | · | · |
| CANE PATCH | · | · |
| CANE PATCH LOOP | · | · |
| CAVE SPRINGS | · | · |
| CAVE SPRINGS A | · | · |
| CAVE SPRINGS B | · | · |
| CHILDRESS | · | · |
| CLEAR CREEK | · | · |
| DEVILS FORK | · | · |
| EAGLE KNOB | · | · |
| EAGLE KNOB A | · | · |
| GLADY FORK | · | · |
| GUEST RIVER | · | · |
| HANGING ROCK | · | · |
| HIGH KNOB PARKING | · | · |
| HOOD HOLLOW | · | · |
| JASPER CLIFF | · | · |
| JOROSE | · | · |
| JOROSE LOOP A | · | · |
| JOROSE LOOP B | · | · |
| KEOKEE LAKE PARKING | · | · |
| LAKE | · | · |
| LEADING RIDGE | · | · |
| LITTLE STONY CREEK | · | · |
| LITTLE STONY PARKING | · | · |
| MAPLE GAP | · | · |
| MCGHEE CREEK | · | · |
| MOUNTAIN FORK | · | · |
| MULLINS (BIRCH KNOB DRIVE) | · | · |
| NETTLE PATCH | · | · |
| PHILLIPS CREEK | · | · |
| POOR FORK | · | · |
| POUND BOAT LAUNCH | · | · |
| POUND GAP | · | · |
| POWELL MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| ROBINSON FORK | · | · |
| SKEGG BRANCH | · | · |
| STONY | · | · |
| STRAIGHT FORK | · | · |
| TITO KANE GAP | · | · |
| WALLEN RIDGE | · | · |
| WILDLIFE CABIN | · | · |
| WISE BOAT LAUNCH | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga Ranger District | Cherokee National Forest, TN | 86.9 | 72 km |
| Redbird Ranger District | Daniel Boone National Forest, KY | 190.8 | 85 km |
| Unaka Ranger District | Cherokee National Forest, TN | 151.5 | 109 km |
| Mount Rogers National Recreation Area | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 214.1 | 110 km |
| Appalachian Ranger District | National Forests in North Carolina, NC | 68.8 | 127 km |
| Grandfather Ranger District | National Forests in North Carolina, NC | 182.2 | 131 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Clinch Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 0.5 miles across 2 routes here (year-round). Confirm on the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map before you ride.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Clinch Ranger District?
- 85.7 miles total — 85.7 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails, across 58 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 26.9 miles are open year-round and 58.8 miles are seasonal (typically open Mar 24 to Dec 7). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in Virginia
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