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USFS National Forest System Trails · Colorado · Updated June 2026

Are E-Bikes Allowed in San Juan National Forest, Colorado?

In San Juan National Forest (Colorado), e-bikes are designated on specific trails only: Class 1 on 131 segments (563 mi), Class 2 on 131, and Class 3 on 131. On Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles, allowed only where designated.

131
Class 1
563 mi designated
131
Class 2
563 mi designated
131
Class 3
563 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 San Juan National Forest

Class 1131 segments (563 mi)
Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle.
Class 2131 segments (563 mi)
Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling).
Class 3131 segments (563 mi)
Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle.

For the per-class breakdown by trail and season, see the San Juan National Forest e-bike rules page.

Frequently asked questions

How many miles of mountain bike trail are in San Juan National Forest?
San Juan National Forest has about 218 mi of bike-designated trail across 61 segments, out of 1,931 mi of total National Forest System trail.
Are e-bikes allowed in San Juan National Forest?
Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 131 segments here.