James River Ranger District
The James River Ranger District in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (Virginia) has 132.8 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 132.8 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails across 104 designated routes. Vehicle access: Road-legal / licensed vehicles only. Seasonal routes generally open May 1 and close Nov 21. 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
- 132.8
- Roads
- 132.8 mi
- Trails
- 0 mi
- Year-round miles
- 56.5 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 76.3 mi
132.8 mi of roads · 0 mi of trails, across 104 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 | 132.8 | 104 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 132.8 | 104 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 132.8 | 104 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 132.8 | 104 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 132.8 | 104 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 132.8 motorized miles here, about 56.5 miles are open year-round and 76.3 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/01 to 11/21 (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 78 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.
| AMBROSE (GLEN WILTON) | · | · |
|---|---|---|
| ANNIE ROAD | · | · |
| BALDWIN | · | · |
| BARC2-MILLBORO | · | · |
| BENS RUN | · | · |
| BIG RUN | · | · |
| BLACKWATER | · | · |
| BLANKENSHIP 1 | · | · |
| BLANKENSHIP 2 | · | · |
| CG-COMM | · | · |
| CG1-STROM | · | · |
| CLIFTON DALE | · | · |
| CLIFTON DAM | · | · |
| COLES MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| COLES POINT | · | · |
| CRAFT | · | · |
| CROWS RUN | · | · |
| DOLLY ANNE | · | · |
| DRY RUN | · | · |
| FORTNEY | · | · |
| FORTNEY SERVICE | · | · |
| GAINES SOUTH | · | · |
| GAS PIPE | · | · |
| GATHRIGHT | · | · |
| GLEN WILTON EMERGENCY | · | · |
| GLEN WILTON WATER | · | · |
| HARMON RIDGE | · | · |
| HUBBARD | · | · |
| HUGHES CREEK (OLIVER MOUNTAIN) | · | · |
| HUNTER PARKING | · | · |
| INDIAN DRAFT | · | · |
| JERRYS PARKING | · | · |
| JERRYS RUN | · | · |
| JOHENNING | · | · |
| JOHNSON SPRING | · | · |
| LAKE GEORGE | · | · |
| LAUREL BRANCH (POND FLAT) | · | · |
| LITTLE MOUNTAIN CLEARING | · | · |
| LITTLE MOUNTAIN CLEARING SP | · | · |
| LITTLE MTN | · | · |
| LONGDALE (BLUE SUCK) | · | · |
| LOOKOUT (MILLER BRANCH) | · | · |
| LOWMOOR SUBSTATION | · | · |
| MCGRAW HOLLOW | · | · |
| MORRIS HILL | · | · |
| MORRIS HILL SPUR | · | · |
| N. SMITH BRIDGE/721 | · | · |
| NIXON (BRATTONS RUN) | · | · |
| NIXON A (BLACKS RUN) | · | · |
| OAK SPRING FARM | · | · |
| PETERS MOUNTAIN - 658 | · | · |
| PETTICOAT JUNCTION | · | · |
| POTTS MOUNTAIN (THE GRADE) | · | · |
| ROGERS | · | · |
| ROSE TRACT PARKING | · | · |
| SHARON | · | · |
| SIMMONS | · | · |
| SINKING CREEK | · | · |
| SKYLINE | · | · |
| SMOKEY BEAR ROAD | · | · |
| SO BIG | · | · |
| SUGAR RUN | · | · |
| SWEET | · | · |
| SWEET SPRINGS TURNPIKE | · | · |
| TOP DRIVE (SCENIC BYWAY) | · | · |
| TOP DRIVE OVERLOOK | · | · |
| TRI COUNTY | · | · |
| TUCKER | · | · |
| VDOT-MILLBORO | · | · |
| VP1-COLLIERS | · | · |
| VP1-MILLBORO | · | · |
| VP29-COV | · | · |
| WATER TANK | · | · |
| WEST GATE (CALLIE FURNACE) | · | · |
| WEST GATE POWERLINE | · | · |
| WEST GATE SPUR | · | · |
| WHITE OAK FLAT | · | · |
| WHITE ROCKS | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sulphur Ranger District | Monongahela National Forest, WV | 77.8 | 27 km |
| Warm Springs Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 145 | 39 km |
| Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 89 | 44 km |
| Marlinton Ranger District | Monongahela National Forest, WV | 153.3 | 55 km |
| Eastern Divide Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 309.1 | 63 km |
| Gauley Ranger District | Monongahela National Forest, WV | 70 | 72 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the James River Ranger District?
- 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 James River Ranger District?
- 132.8 miles total — 132.8 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails, across 104 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 56.5 miles are open year-round and 76.3 miles are seasonal (typically open May 1 to Nov 21). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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