Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (Virginia) has 214.1 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 174.8 miles of roads and 39.3 miles of trails across 147 designated routes. Vehicle access: Motorcycle 39.3 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open Apr 1 and close Apr 1. 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
- 214.1
- Roads
- 174.8 mi
- Trails
- 39.3 mi
- Year-round miles
- 126.2 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 87.9 mi
174.8 mi of roads · 39.3 mi of trails, across 147 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 | 39.3 | 30 | Varies by route |
| 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 | 0 | 15 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 15 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 15 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 174.8 | 117 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 162.7 | 111 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 162.7 | 111 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 162.7 | 111 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 162.7 | 111 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 214.1 motorized miles here, about 126.2 miles are open year-round and 87.9 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 04/01 to 04/01 (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 109 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.
| BARTON GAP | · | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| BEECH GROVE | · | ✓ |
| HORNE KNOB | · | ✓ |
| IRON MOUNTAIN | · | ✓ |
| IRON MOUNTAIN SPUR A | · | ✓ |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | · | ✓ |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS SPUR | · | ✓ |
| BAKER BRANCH | · | · |
| BARKER | · | · |
| BARTONS GAP | · | · |
| BEAR CREEK | · | · |
| BEAR HOLE HOLLOW | · | · |
| BEAR TREE BEACH | · | · |
| BEAR TREE DUMPING STATION | · | · |
| BEAR TREE ENTRANCE STATION | · | · |
| BEAR TREE FISHING PK. | · | · |
| BEAR TREE GAP | · | · |
| BEAR TREE GROUP CAMPING | · | · |
| BEAR TREE LOOP A | · | · |
| BEAR TREE LOOP B | · | · |
| BEAR TREE TENT CAMPING | · | · |
| BEAR TREE TRAILER | · | · |
| BIG BRANCH | · | · |
| BOBS SPUR | · | · |
| BOURNES BRANCH | · | · |
| CAMP | · | · |
| CARTER MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| COLD SPRINGS | · | · |
| COTTONTAIL PATCH | · | · |
| CRAWFISH | · | · |
| CRIPPLE CREEK | · | · |
| DARK HORSE HOLLOW | · | · |
| DENTON VALLEY | · | · |
| DIVIDE | · | · |
| DRY FORK | · | · |
| DRY RUN | · | · |
| FAIRWOOD CEMETERY | · | · |
| FEATHERCAMP | · | · |
| FLAT TOP | · | · |
| FORK MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| GLADE MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| GRINDSTONE | · | · |
| GROUNDHOG DEN | · | · |
| GROUP PICNIC | · | · |
| GUILLION FORK | · | · |
| GULLION FORK PARKING LOT | · | · |
| HARVEL KNOB | · | · |
| HENLEY HOL TR HD | · | · |
| HOOKS BRANCH | · | · |
| HOOKS BRANCH A | · | · |
| HOOKS BRANCH B | · | · |
| HURRICANE | · | · |
| HURRICANE CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| HUSSY MTN. HORSE | · | · |
| IRON MOUNTAIN A | · | · |
| IRON MOUNTAIN B | · | · |
| IRON MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| IRON MOUNTAIN PICNIC | · | · |
| JENNINGS | · | · |
| LICK BRANCH | · | · |
| LIVERY | · | · |
| LOCUST RIDGE | · | · |
| MT ROGERS NRA AD SITE | · | · |
| NEW RIVER BOAT SITE | · | · |
| NEWMAN HOLLOW | · | · |
| NRA ADMIN SITE PARKING | · | · |
| OPOSSUM HOLLOW | · | · |
| OVERBAY | · | · |
| PARKER | · | · |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| POOR VALLEY | · | · |
| PUNCH AND JUDY | · | · |
| QUARTER BRANCH | · | · |
| QUARTER BRANCH A | · | · |
| QUEBEC | · | · |
| RACCOON BRANCH | · | · |
| RAVEN CLIFF | · | · |
| RAVEN CLIFF HORSE | · | · |
| RAVEN CLIFF REC. | · | · |
| ROCKY HOLLOW | · | · |
| RUSH CREEK | · | · |
| SCRATCH GRAVEL | · | · |
| SHILOH | · | · |
| SIX VALLEY | · | · |
| SOUTH PORTAL | · | · |
| STATE LINE | · | · |
| STONY FORK REC | · | · |
| STONY FORK REC DUMPING | · | · |
| STRAIGHT MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| STURGILL | · | · |
| TATE | · | · |
| TENN | · | · |
| TOTTEN BRANCH | · | · |
| TOTTEN BRANCH SPUR | · | · |
| TRAM | · | · |
| TROUTDALE RESIDENCE | · | · |
| UMBARGER | · | · |
| VERGIE | · | · |
| WALKER MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| WARD PRIVATE | · | · |
| WEST FORK DRY RUN | · | · |
| WHIPPOORWILL | · | · |
| WHIPPOORWILL SPUR | · | · |
| WHITE TOP | · | · |
| WHITE TOP A | · | · |
| WHITE TOP B | · | · |
| WHITE TOP C | · | · |
| WILD STEER | · | · |
| WYTHE SHOOTING RANGE | · | · |
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 | 65 km |
| Grandfather Ranger District | National Forests in North Carolina, NC | 182.2 | 105 km |
| Eastern Divide Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 309.1 | 107 km |
| Clinch Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 85.7 | 110 km |
| Unaka Ranger District | Cherokee National Forest, TN | 151.5 | 163 km |
| White Sulphur Ranger District | Monongahela National Forest, WV | 77.8 | 169 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area?
- 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 Mount Rogers National Recreation Area?
- 214.1 miles total — 174.8 miles of roads and 39.3 miles of trails, across 147 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 126.2 miles are open year-round and 87.9 miles are seasonal (typically open Apr 1 to Apr 1). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in Virginia
See every ranger district in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, browse all Virginia national-forest routes, or read the methodology behind these figures. New to MVUMs? Start with what a Motor Vehicle Use Map is.