North River Ranger District
The North River Ranger District in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (Virginia) has 433.2 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 422.4 miles of roads and 10.8 miles of trails across 223 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 19.7 mi · Motorcycle 19.7 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open Mar 24 and close Dec 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
- 433.2
- Roads
- 422.4 mi
- Trails
- 10.8 mi
- Year-round miles
- 280.1 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 153 mi
422.4 mi of roads · 10.8 mi of trails, across 223 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 | 19.7 | 6 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 19.7 | 3 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 19.7 | 3 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 8.9 | 4 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 8.9 | 2 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 8.9 | 2 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 8.9 | 2 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 19.7 | 3 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 19.7 | 3 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 3 | Year-round |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 3 | Year-round |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 3 | Year-round |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 422.4 | 219 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 412.1 | 215 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 412.1 | 215 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 412.1 | 215 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 412.1 | 215 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 433.2 motorized miles here, about 280.1 miles are open year-round and 153 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 03/24 to 12/31 (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 153 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.
| DICTUM RDG | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| ROCKY RUN | ✓ | ✓ |
| SECOND MOUNTAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| ALIER HOLLOW | · | · |
| ANNABELL | · | · |
| ARCHER RUN | · | · |
| AUGUSTA SPRINGS TRAIL HEAD | · | · |
| BEASON | · | · |
| BECK ACCESS | · | · |
| BENSON RUN-WEST SIDE | · | · |
| BENSONS RUN | · | · |
| BETTYS HILL | · | · |
| BLUE HOLE | · | · |
| BOTHER KNOB | · | · |
| BOTHER RIDGE | · | · |
| BRALEY POND | · | · |
| BRIERY BRANCH | · | · |
| BROAD RUN | · | · |
| BUCK LICK | · | · |
| BUFFALO BRANCH | · | · |
| CABIN HOLLOW | · | · |
| CALF PASTURE | · | · |
| CAMP RADER RUN | · | · |
| CAMP RUN RECREATION AREA | · | · |
| CHESTNUT RIDGE | · | · |
| CHURCH HOLLOW | · | · |
| CLAYTON MILL CR | · | · |
| CLOVERLICK BRANCH | · | · |
| COAL PIT RUN | · | · |
| COAL PIT SPUR | · | · |
| COLD SPRINGS | · | · |
| COLD SPRINGS HOL | · | · |
| CONFEDERATE BREASTWORKS | · | · |
| COW KNOB | · | · |
| DADDYS RUN | · | · |
| DANIEL | · | · |
| DAVIDSON | · | · |
| DEVRICK | · | · |
| DOG GRAVES | · | · |
| DRY BRANCH SPUR | · | · |
| DRY RIVER HOLLOW | · | · |
| DUMPSTER ROAD | · | · |
| EAST DRY BRANCH | · | · |
| ELKHORN | · | · |
| ELLIOTT SPRINGS | · | · |
| FALLS HOLLOW | · | · |
| FEEDSTONE MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| FELTZ RIDGE | · | · |
| FLAGPOLE | · | · |
| FORT SEYBERT | · | · |
| FOX GRAPE | · | · |
| FULK MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| GATE MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| GAULEY RIDGE | · | · |
| GERMAN RIVER | · | · |
| GROVE HOLLOW | · | · |
| GUM RUN | · | · |
| HALL SPRING | · | · |
| HAMILTON DRAFT | · | · |
| HANKEY MTN | · | · |
| HAWES RUN | · | · |
| HEATWOLE | · | · |
| HITE HOLLOW | · | · |
| HODGES DRAFT | · | · |
| HOG PEN RUN | · | · |
| HONE QUARRY | · | · |
| HONE QUARRY CAMP | · | · |
| HONE QUARRY RIDGE (AT & T) | · | · |
| JERKEMTIGHT | · | · |
| JERRYS HOLLOW | · | · |
| JONES ACCESS | · | · |
| KEPHART RUN | · | · |
| LEADING RIDGE | · | · |
| LIBERTY | · | · |
| LIBERTY SPUR | · | · |
| LIBERTY SPUR 2 | · | · |
| LITTLE BALD KNOB HUNTER ACCESS | · | · |
| LITTLE RIVER | · | · |
| LITTLE SHOEMAKER | · | · |
| LITTLE STONY SPUR | · | · |
| LONG RUN | · | · |
| MARSHALL RUN | · | · |
| MAYS MTN | · | · |
| MILAM | · | · |
| MILLER RUN | · | · |
| MITCHELL KNOB | · | · |
| MONGOLD HOLLOW SPUR | · | · |
| NARROWBACK | · | · |
| NARROWBACK EXTENSION | · | · |
| NORTH FORK SKIDMORE | · | · |
| NORTH RIVER | · | · |
| NORTH RIVER CAMP | · | · |
| NORTH RIVER DUMP STATION | · | · |
| OLD 33 RACCOON RUN | · | · |
| OLD 33 SHACKELFORD | · | · |
| OLD MANS RUN | · | · |
| PANTHER RUN | · | · |
| PEACH POND | · | · |
| PHILLIPS LICK | · | · |
| PIGGLY WIGGLY | · | · |
| PUFFENBARGER POND | · | · |
| RADER MTN | · | · |
| RAMSEY DRAFT | · | · |
| RAMSEY DRAFT PARKING LOT | · | · |
| RAMSEY GAP | · | · |
| REDDISH KNOB | · | · |
| REDDISH KNOB TOWER | · | · |
| RIFLE RANGE | · | · |
| RIVERBANK WILDLIFE CLEARINGS | · | · |
| ROAD RUN | · | · |
| ROWLAND | · | · |
| SANDY | · | · |
| SCHOOL ROAD | · | · |
| SHANK'S ROAD | · | · |
| SHAWS FORK | · | · |
| SHEN. MTN. HORSE CAMP | · | · |
| SHINAULT SHANTY | · | · |
| SHORT RIDGE | · | · |
| SKIDMORE FORK | · | · |
| SKIDMORE LAKE | · | · |
| SLATE LICK RUN | · | · |
| SNAKE HOLLOW | · | · |
| SOUTH FK MCKITTRICK | · | · |
| SPROUSE | · | · |
| STAUNTON DAM | · | · |
| STONE CAMP | · | · |
| STONEY RUN | · | · |
| STONY FORK | · | · |
| STRAIGHT HOLLOW | · | · |
| STRIBBLING SPRING | · | · |
| SUGAR RUN | · | · |
| SUGAR TREE | · | · |
| SUMAC RUN | · | · |
| THE SPURS | · | · |
| TILLMAN | · | · |
| TIZZLE | · | · |
| TODD LAKE | · | · |
| TODD LAKE BEACH | · | · |
| TODD LAKE CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| TODD LAKE WELL | · | · |
| TOM LEE DRAFT | · | · |
| TURKEY RIDGE | · | · |
| TURNER RUN | · | · |
| UNION SPRINGS | · | · |
| VEPCO | · | · |
| WALKER MTN | · | · |
| WALLACE | · | · |
| WALT'S PARADISE | · | · |
| WEST AUGUSTA | · | · |
| WESTSIDE | · | · |
| WHITE OAK DRAFT | · | · |
| WILDLIFE CLEARING | · | · |
| WOLF RUN | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Ranger District | Monongahela National Forest, WV | 83.8 | 45 km |
| Greenbrier Ranger District | Monongahela National Forest, WV | 231.2 | 53 km |
| Warm Springs Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 145 | 57 km |
| Lee Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 184.5 | 74 km |
| Marlinton Ranger District | Monongahela National Forest, WV | 153.3 | 77 km |
| Cheat Ranger District | Monongahela National Forest, WV | 94.5 | 80 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the North River Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 19.7 miles across 6 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 North River Ranger District?
- 433.2 miles total — 422.4 miles of roads and 10.8 miles of trails, across 223 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 280.1 miles are open year-round and 153 miles are seasonal (typically open Mar 24 to Dec 31). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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