USFS National Forest System Trails · Arizona · Updated October 2026
Are E-Bikes Allowed in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Arizona?
In Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests (Arizona), e-bikes are designated on specific trails only: Class 1 on 15 segments (84.4 mi), Class 2 on 15, and Class 3 on 15. On Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles, allowed only where designated.
- Class 1
- 1584.4 mi designated
- Class 2
- 1584.4 mi designated
- Class 3
- 1584.4 mi designated
On National Forest System land, e-bikes are legally motor vehicles. Under U.S. Forest Service policy (36 CFR 212; FSM 7700), an e-bike of any class may be ridden only on routes that are designated for motor-vehicle use or specifically designated for e-bike use — not on every trail where a conventional (non-motorized) mountain bike is allowed.
E-bike classes in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
- Class 1 — 15 segments (84.4 mi)
- Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle.
- Class 2 — 15 segments (84.4 mi)
- Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling).
- Class 3 — 15 segments (84.4 mi)
- Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle.
For the per-class breakdown by trail and season, see the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests e-bike rules page.
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests?
- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests has about 286 mi of bike-designated trail across 62 segments, out of 1,462 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 15 segments here.