Powder River Ranger District
The Powder River Ranger District in Bighorn National Forest (Wyoming) has 217.1 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 170.3 miles of roads and 46.8 miles of trails across 189 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 215.3 mi · Motorcycle 217.1 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open Apr 1 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
- 217.1
- Roads
- 170.3 mi
- Trails
- 46.8 mi
- Year-round miles
- 60.4 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 156.6 mi
170.3 mi of roads · 46.8 mi of trails, across 189 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 | 215.3 | 187 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 217.1 | 189 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 215.3 | 187 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 170.3 | 143 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 170.3 | 143 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 170.3 | 143 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 170.3 | 143 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 215.3 | 187 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 215.3 | 187 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 23 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 23 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 23 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 170.3 | 143 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 170.3 | 143 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 170.3 | 143 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 170.3 | 143 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 170.3 | 143 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 217.1 motorized miles here, about 60.4 miles are open year-round and 156.6 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 04/01 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 129 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.
| ANTLER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| BASCOE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BILLY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BILLY CREEK MEADOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| BILLY CREEK SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| BRIEFCASE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BUFFALO PARK CUT OFF | ✓ | ✓ |
| CABIN ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| CAMP COMFORT | ✓ | ✓ |
| CAMP SITE | ✓ | ✓ |
| CANYON CREEK COW CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| CANYON RIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| CANYON RIM SPUR 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| CANYON RIM SPUR 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| CARIBOU MESA | ✓ | ✓ |
| CIRCLE CUT ACROSS | ✓ | ✓ |
| CIRCLE PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CIRCLE PARK T.H. | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRAZY WOMAN C.G. | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRAZY WOMAN CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| CULL WATT | ✓ | ✓ |
| DOYLE SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| DRY POISON CIRCLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| EASEMENT | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST LONG PARK 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| ELAKAWEE | ✓ | ✓ |
| ELGIN PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| FRANKOVIC CABIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| FRENCH CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRASSY ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| GROMMUND | ✓ | ✓ |
| GROMMUND SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| GROUSE MTN | ✓ | ✓ |
| HANSON SAWMILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAZELTON PEAK | ✓ | ✓ |
| HESSE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| HESSE CREEK GRAVEL PIT | ✓ | ✓ |
| HETTINGER P.G. | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOOTERVILLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOSPITAL HILL OVERLOOK | ✓ | ✓ |
| HUNTER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| HUNTER MESA | ✓ | ✓ |
| HUNTER WORK CENTER | ✓ | ✓ |
| JOHNSON | ✓ | ✓ |
| KELLY MTN | ✓ | ✓ |
| KENO CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LAB LANE | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE GROMMUND | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE NORTH FORK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE SOURDOUGH CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE SOURDOUGH RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOAF MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOST | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOST CABIN C.G. | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER DOYLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER DOYLE C.G. | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER POISON CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MEADOWLARK LODGE SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| MELDRUM CABIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE FORK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE FORK CABINS LOT G,F | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE FORK CABINS LOT V | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE FORK CLEAR CREEK CABINS | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOOSE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUD POISON | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUD POISON SPUR #2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUDDY COW CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUDDY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUDDY GS SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUDDY GUARD STATION | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUDDY SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUNKRES PASS | ✓ | ✓ |
| N. CLEAR CRK. LOT 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| N. CLEAR CRK. LOT 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| N. CLEAR CRK. LOT 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTH CLEAR CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| OH-BLA-DE-BLA-DA | ✓ | ✓ |
| OLD HIGHWAY - ELGIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| OLIVER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| PAINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| PARMALEE CABIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| PINES RESORT | ✓ | ✓ |
| POISON CREEK SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| POLE BEAVER | ✓ | ✓ |
| POLE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| POLE CREEK #2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| POLE CREEK SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| PRIVATE RESIDENCES | ✓ | ✓ |
| RABBIT CREEK ROAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| RABBIT CREEK S.H.G. | ✓ | ✓ |
| RABBIT CRK LOT A | ✓ | ✓ |
| RIGHT ANTLER | ✓ | ✓ |
| ROCK CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| ROCK KNOB | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAWMILL GONE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAWMILL SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| SCHOOLHOUSE PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SEVEN BROTHERS | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHEEP MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT | ✓ | ✓ |
| SISTERS HILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOLDIER PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOLDIER PARK SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOURDOUGH COW CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOURDOUGH CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH CLEAR CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH FORK C.G. | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH FORK CORRAL | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH FORK POWERLINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH FORK RESORT | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH ROCK CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SPRING CREEK COW CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| STRAIGHT | ✓ | ✓ |
| TASS CABIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| TAYLOR CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| TIE HACK | ✓ | ✓ |
| TIE HACK C.G. | ✓ | ✓ |
| TIE HACK C.G. (A) | ✓ | ✓ |
| TREELINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| TRIANGLE PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
| TRIGGER LAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| TRIGGER LAKE SPUR 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| TRIGGER LAKE SPUR 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER DOYLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER MIDDLE FORK | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER NORTH FORK | ✓ | ✓ |
| VANNOY CABIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| WATKINS GLEN | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEBBER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEBBER PARK | ✓ | ✓ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue Ranger District | Bighorn National Forest, WY | 427.2 | 59 km |
| Medicine Wheel Ranger District | Bighorn National Forest, WY | 250.5 | 82 km |
| Ashland Ranger District | Custer National Forest, MT | 571.3 | 150 km |
| Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin National Grassland | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, WY | 1,290.5 | 172 km |
| Greybull Ranger District | Shoshone National Forest, WY | 106.1 | 176 km |
| Wapiti Ranger District | Shoshone National Forest, WY | 75 | 206 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Powder River Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 215.3 miles across 187 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 Powder River Ranger District?
- 217.1 miles total — 170.3 miles of roads and 46.8 miles of trails, across 189 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 60.4 miles are open year-round and 156.6 miles are seasonal (typically open Apr 1 to Dec 31). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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