Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts
The Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (Virginia) has 89 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 89 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails across 72 designated routes. Vehicle access: Road-legal / licensed vehicles only. Seasonal routes generally open Apr 1 and close Jan 10. 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
- 89
- Roads
- 89 mi
- Trails
- 0 mi
- Year-round miles
- 57.7 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 31.4 mi
89 mi of roads · 0 mi of trails, across 72 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 | — | — | Not designated |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | — | — | Not designated |
| Other wheeled OHV | — | — | Not designated |
| 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 | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bike Class 2 | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bike Class 3 | — | — | Not designated |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 89 | 72 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 89 | 72 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 89 | 72 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 89 | 72 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 89 | 72 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 89 motorized miles here, about 57.7 miles are open year-round and 31.4 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 04/01 to 01/10 (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)
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Named routes
Show the 54 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.
| AIR FORCE | · | · |
|---|---|---|
| APPLE TREE | · | · |
| BANNISTER | · | · |
| BATTERY CREEK | · | · |
| BEARWALLOW CREEK | · | · |
| BLACK HORSE GAP EAST | · | · |
| BLACKHORSE GAP WEST | · | · |
| BLACKS CREEK | · | · |
| BLUE SPRING HILL | · | · |
| BOBBLETS GAP | · | · |
| BUCHANAN TRAIL HEAD | · | · |
| CAVE MTN DUMPING STATION | · | · |
| CAVE MTN REC AREA | · | · |
| CAVE MTN REC SPUR | · | · |
| CEDAR BOTTOM | · | · |
| COLON HOLLOW | · | · |
| COVE MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| DAY CREEK | · | · |
| DAY CREEK TRAIL HEAD | · | · |
| GILMORE HOLLOW | · | · |
| GLEN. ADM SITE & WC | · | · |
| GUNTER RIDGE | · | · |
| HALES FORK | · | · |
| HARKENING HILL | · | · |
| HEADFORMOST | · | · |
| HELLGATE | · | · |
| HELLGATE TRAIL HEAD | · | · |
| HOPPER CREEK REC. | · | · |
| HUNTING CR. TRAIL HEAD | · | · |
| HUNTING CREEK | · | · |
| L.M.C. TRACT | · | · |
| LOCHER TRACT | · | · |
| MCFALLS CREEK | · | · |
| MIDDLE CREEK | · | · |
| NORTH CREEK | · | · |
| NORTH CREEK CAMPGRD | · | · |
| OPOSSUM HOLLOW | · | · |
| PARKERS GAP | · | · |
| PETERS CREEK | · | · |
| PETERS CREEK SPUR | · | · |
| PETITES GAP | · | · |
| PULASKI TRACT | · | · |
| REED CREEK | · | · |
| SALT POND | · | · |
| SAWMILL HOLLOW | · | · |
| SKILLERN MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| SMITH FLATS | · | · |
| SMITH TRACT | · | · |
| THOMAS MTN. | · | · |
| THORNY SPUR | · | · |
| THUNDER | · | · |
| WELCH HOLLOW | · | · |
| WILSON MTN. | · | · |
| YELLOWSTONE | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James River Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 132.8 | 44 km |
| Warm Springs Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 145 | 68 km |
| White Sulphur Ranger District | Monongahela National Forest, WV | 77.8 | 71 km |
| Eastern Divide Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 309.1 | 77 km |
| Marlinton Ranger District | Monongahela National Forest, WV | 153.3 | 95 km |
| North River Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 433.2 | 106 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts?
- The current MVUM data shows no ATV-designated routes in this district. Road-legal or other vehicle classes may still be allowed — check the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts?
- 89 miles total — 89 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails, across 72 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 57.7 miles are open year-round and 31.4 miles are seasonal (typically open Apr 1 to Jan 10). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in Virginia
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