Cheat Ranger District
The Cheat Ranger District in Monongahela National Forest (West Virginia) has 94.5 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 94.5 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails across 55 designated routes. Vehicle access: Road-legal / licensed vehicles only. Seasonal routes generally open Apr 16 and close Oct 19. 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
- 94.5
- Roads
- 94.5 mi
- Trails
- 0 mi
- Year-round miles
- 73.1 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 21.4 mi
94.5 mi of roads · 0 mi of trails, across 55 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 | 94.5 | 55 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 94.5 | 55 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 94.5 | 55 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 94.5 | 55 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 94.5 | 55 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 94.5 motorized miles here, about 73.1 miles are open year-round and 21.4 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 04/16 to 10/19 (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 53 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.
| BACKBONE MTN | · | · |
|---|---|---|
| BACKBONE RIDGE | · | · |
| BEAR HEAVEN CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| BEAR HEAVEN CAMPGROUND LOOP | · | · |
| BEAR RUN | · | · |
| CANAAN MTN | · | · |
| CONDON RUN | · | · |
| DRY RUN | · | · |
| ELKLICK | · | · |
| FORK MTN | · | · |
| FORK MTN SPUR | · | · |
| GAY'S SPUR | · | · |
| GOODWIN RUN | · | · |
| GOODWIN RUN - A | · | · |
| HICKMAN SLIDE | · | · |
| HORSESHOE CAMP | · | · |
| HORSESHOE CG | · | · |
| HORSESHOE CG SPUR A | · | · |
| JOBS RUN | · | · |
| KUNTZVILLE | · | · |
| LITTLE LAUREL | · | · |
| LOW. FISH TROUGH | · | · |
| MAIL ROUTE | · | · |
| MCGOWAN MTN | · | · |
| MILL RUN | · | · |
| MOZARK KNOB S. | · | · |
| N.PHEASANT | · | · |
| NAIL RUN | · | · |
| OTTER CK TR. PK. | · | · |
| PANTHER RUN | · | · |
| PARSONS NUR. - A | · | · |
| PARSONS NUR. - C | · | · |
| PARSONS NUR.- B | · | · |
| PARSONS NUR. BA | · | · |
| PARSONS NURSERY | · | · |
| PHEASANT MT. - D | · | · |
| PHEASANT MTN | · | · |
| RAIL FALLS | · | · |
| SOUTH BR HADDIX | · | · |
| STUART DR. / A | · | · |
| STUART DRIVE | · | · |
| STUART REC | · | · |
| STUART REC AREA | · | · |
| STUART REC AREA CG LOOP LEFT | · | · |
| STUART REC AREA CG-A | · | · |
| STUART REC AREA DUMP STATION | · | · |
| STUART REC AREA-BEACH-B | · | · |
| STUARTS PARK CCC CABIN | · | · |
| SUGAR CAMP | · | · |
| TEXAS MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| U. JON. RUN | · | · |
| UPPER CANOE RUN | · | · |
| WILDLIFE | · | · |
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 | 36 km |
| Greenbrier Ranger District | Monongahela National Forest, WV | 231.2 | 51 km |
| North River Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 433.2 | 80 km |
| Marlinton Ranger District | Monongahela National Forest, WV | 153.3 | 94 km |
| Lee Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 184.5 | 98 km |
| Warm Springs Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 145 | 105 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Cheat 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 Cheat Ranger District?
- 94.5 miles total — 94.5 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails, across 55 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 73.1 miles are open year-round and 21.4 miles are seasonal (typically open Apr 16 to Oct 19). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in West Virginia
See every ranger district in Monongahela National Forest, browse all West Virginia national-forest routes, or read the methodology behind these figures. New to MVUMs? Start with what a Motor Vehicle Use Map is.