White Sulphur Ranger District
The White Sulphur Ranger District in Monongahela National Forest (West Virginia) has 77.8 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 77.8 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails across 51 designated routes. Vehicle access: Road-legal / licensed vehicles only. Seasonal routes generally open Apr 15 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
- 77.8
- Roads
- 77.8 mi
- Trails
- 0 mi
- Year-round miles
- 30 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 47.8 mi
77.8 mi of roads · 0 mi of trails, across 51 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 | 77.8 | 51 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 77.8 | 51 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 77.8 | 51 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 77.8 | 51 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 77.8 | 51 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 77.8 motorized miles here, about 30 miles are open year-round and 47.8 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 04/15 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.
Download the routes (GPX)
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Named routes
Show the 47 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.
| ANTHONY BOAT LAUNCH | · | · |
|---|---|---|
| BEAR BRANCH | · | · |
| BEAVER LICK L.O. | · | · |
| BIG RUN RD (OLD CIVIL WAR TR) | · | · |
| BLUE BEND | · | · |
| BLUE MEADOW CG. | · | · |
| BUSKIRK - BRUSHY MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| BUSKIRK - HICKORY KNOB | · | · |
| BUSKIRK - SULPHUR LICK RUN | · | · |
| COLES RUN | · | · |
| DAVY RUN | · | · |
| DAWSON | · | · |
| DILLEY RUN | · | · |
| DOUTHAT-ANTHONY | · | · |
| DRYWELL | · | · |
| KNIFE HOLLOW | · | · |
| LEFT FORK SPICE RUN | · | · |
| LEFT FORK SPICE RUN - B | · | · |
| LITTLE ALLEGHENY | · | · |
| MEADOW CR. MTN. | · | · |
| ONE MILE ROAD | · | · |
| PEACH ORCH. III | · | · |
| PEACH ORCHARD | · | · |
| RIDER | · | · |
| ROCKY RUN | · | · |
| SALT ROCK | · | · |
| SHERWOOD - CALES KNOLL | · | · |
| SHERWOOD - CALES KNOLL - A | · | · |
| SHERWOOD - MEADOW CREEK | · | · |
| SHERWOOD - MEADOW CREEK - B | · | · |
| SHERWOOD - MEADOW CREEK - BA | · | · |
| SHERWOOD - PINE RUN | · | · |
| SHERWOOD - PINE RUN - A | · | · |
| SHERWOOD - PINE RUN - B | · | · |
| SHERWOOD - WEST SHORE | · | · |
| SHERWOOD BEACHES | · | · |
| SHERWOOD BEACHES - A | · | · |
| SHERWOOD BEACHES - C | · | · |
| SHERWOOD BEACHES - D | · | · |
| SHERWOOD DUMP STATION | · | · |
| SHERWOOD GATEHOUSE | · | · |
| SLAB CAMP MTN. | · | · |
| SNAKE ROCK | · | · |
| TWO MILE RUN | · | · |
| WHITE SULPHUR ADM. SITE | · | · |
| WHITE SULPHUR OFFICE | · | · |
| WILD MEADOW | · | · |
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 | 27 km |
| Marlinton Ranger District | Monongahela National Forest, WV | 153.3 | 36 km |
| Warm Springs Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 145 | 40 km |
| Gauley Ranger District | Monongahela National Forest, WV | 70 | 46 km |
| Eastern Divide Ranger District | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 309.1 | 68 km |
| Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, VA | 89 | 71 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the White Sulphur 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 White Sulphur Ranger District?
- 77.8 miles total — 77.8 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails, across 51 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 30 miles are open year-round and 47.8 miles are seasonal (typically open Apr 15 to Dec 31). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in West Virginia
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