Bearlodge Ranger District
The Bearlodge Ranger District in Black Hills National Forest (Wyoming) has 338.7 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 265.5 miles of roads and 73.2 miles of trails across 181 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 321.9 mi · Motorcycle 321.9 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open May 15 and close Dec 15. 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
- 338.7
- Roads
- 265.5 mi
- Trails
- 73.2 mi
- Year-round miles
- 250 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 88.6 mi
265.5 mi of roads · 73.2 mi of trails, across 181 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 | 321.9 | 170 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 321.9 | 170 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 321.9 | 170 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 250.4 | 114 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 250.4 | 114 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 250.4 | 114 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 250.4 | 114 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 321.9 | 170 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 321.9 | 170 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 29 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 29 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 29 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 267.2 | 125 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 267.2 | 125 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 267.2 | 125 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 267.2 | 125 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 267.2 | 125 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 338.7 motorized miles here, about 250 miles are open year-round and 88.6 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/15 to 12/15 (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 106 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.
| ADAMS | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| ADAMS BRANCH 1A | ✓ | ✓ |
| ADAMS BRANCH 1B | ✓ | ✓ |
| ADAMS BRANCH 1C | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEARLODGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEARLODGE BR 1A | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEARLODGE BR 1E | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEARLODGE BR 4I | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEARLODGE BR 4Z | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEAVER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLACK BUTTES | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLACK BUTTES BR 1A | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLACKTAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOUNDARY GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| COLE SPRINGS | ✓ | ✓ |
| COLE SPRINGS BR 1A | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEER CREEK BR 1A | ✓ | ✓ |
| DUGOUT | ✓ | ✓ |
| DULING CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| DULING CANYON BR 1J | ✓ | ✓ |
| FAWN CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| GERANIUM | ✓ | ✓ |
| GERANIUM BR 1I | ✓ | ✓ |
| GERANIUM BR 1M | ✓ | ✓ |
| GUDINGER | ✓ | ✓ |
| GUDINGER BRANCH 2E | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAMILTON | ✓ | ✓ |
| HERSHEY | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOSPITAL | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOSPITAL BRANCH 1B | ✓ | ✓ |
| IDOL GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| KUNATH | ✓ | ✓ |
| KUNATH BRANCH 3A | ✓ | ✓ |
| KUNATH BRANCH 3B | ✓ | ✓ |
| KUNATH BRANCH 3E | ✓ | ✓ |
| KUNATH BRANCH 3F | ✓ | ✓ |
| KUNATH BRANCH 4A | ✓ | ✓ |
| KUNATH BRANCH 4B | ✓ | ✓ |
| KUNATH BRANCH 4C | ✓ | ✓ |
| KUNATH BRANCH 4D | ✓ | ✓ |
| KUNATH BRANCH 4F | ✓ | ✓ |
| KUNATH BRANCH 4G | ✓ | ✓ |
| KUNATH BRANCH 4H | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOST CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOST CANYON BR 1A | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOST CANYON BR 1B | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOST CANYON BR 1E | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOST CANYON BR 1G | ✓ | ✓ |
| LYTLE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MADISON | ✓ | ✓ |
| MASSINGALE | ✓ | ✓ |
| MASSINGALE BR 1A | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE REDWATER | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE REDWATER BR 1A | ✓ | ✓ |
| MILLER LAKE CUT-OFF | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOSKEE | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOSKEE BRANCH 2D | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOSKEE BRANCH 2E | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOSKEE BRANCH 2F | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOSKEE BRANCH 2G | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOSKEE BRANCH 2J | ✓ | ✓ |
| OGDEN CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| PETERSON RD | ✓ | ✓ |
| POLE CABIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| POLE CABIN BR 2A | ✓ | ✓ |
| RATTLESNAKE | ✓ | ✓ |
| REDWATER | ✓ | ✓ |
| RIFLEPIT | ✓ | ✓ |
| RIFLEPIT BR 1B | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAND CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAND CREEK BR 3A | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAND PIT | ✓ | ✓ |
| SANDPIT BRANCH 1G | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHEPARD GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| SURPRISE GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| TAYLOR DIVIDE | ✓ | ✓ |
| TAYLOR DIVIDE BR 1B | ✓ | ✓ |
| TAYLOR DIVIDE BR 1C | ✓ | ✓ |
| TAYLOR DIVIDE BR 1G | ✓ | ✓ |
| TAYLOR DIVIDE BR 2A | ✓ | ✓ |
| TAYLOR DIVIDE BR 2D | ✓ | ✓ |
| WAGON CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| WARREN PEAK LOOKOUT | ✓ | ✓ |
| WHITELAW | ✓ | ✓ |
| WHITELAW BR 1B | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLIAMS GULCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLIAMS GULCH BR 1D | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLIAMSON BR 2B | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLOW SPRINGS | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLOW SPRINGS BR 1B | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLOW SPRINGS BR 1E | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLOW SPRINGS BR 1G | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLOW SPRINGS BR 1J | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLOW SPRINGS BR 1K | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLOW SPRINGS BR 1L | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLOW SPRINGS BR. 1Q | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEAR RIDGE | · | · |
| BEARLODGE CG | · | · |
| COOK LAKE | · | · |
| COOK LAKE BR 1A | · | · |
| COOK LAKE BR 1B | · | · |
| REUTER CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| REUTER PARKING AREA | · | · |
| RUETER CAMPGROUND LOOP | · | · |
| SUNDANCE CMPGRD/TRLHD | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Hills Ranger District | Black Hills National Forest, SD | 973.8 | 49 km |
| Mystic Ranger District | Black Hills National Forest, SD | 1,217.2 | 68 km |
| Hell Canyon Ranger District | Black Hills National Forest, SD | 1,242.5 | 80 km |
| Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin National Grassland | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, WY | 1,290.5 | 115 km |
| Sioux Ranger District | Custer National Forest, MT | 296.5 | 139 km |
| Fall River Ranger District | Nebraska National Forest, SD | 93.7 | 149 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Bearlodge Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 321.9 miles across 170 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 Bearlodge Ranger District?
- 338.7 miles total — 265.5 miles of roads and 73.2 miles of trails, across 181 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 250 miles are open year-round and 88.6 miles are seasonal (typically open May 15 to Dec 15). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in Wyoming
See every ranger district in Black Hills National Forest, browse all Wyoming national-forest routes, or read the methodology behind these figures. New to MVUMs? Start with what a Motor Vehicle Use Map is.