USFS National Forest System Trails · Updated October 2026
Are E-Bikes Allowed on Trails in Arizona?
On National Forest System land in Arizona, e-bikes are motor vehicles and may be ridden only where designated. USFS data records Class 1 e-bike access on 184 trail segments (698 mi) across the state's 6 national forests.
- Class 1 segments
- 184698 mi
- Class 2 segments
- 184
- Class 3 segments
- 184
- National forests
- 6
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.
Arizona national forests by Class 1 e-bike access
| National forest | Bike miles | Class 1 e-bike segments |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott National Forest | 556 mi | 123 |
| Coronado National Forest | 201 mi | 42 |
| Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests | 286 mi | 15 |
| Tonto National Forest | 24.5 mi | 3 |
| Kaibab National Forest | 134 mi | 1 |
| Coconino National Forest | 0 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of national-forest mountain bike trail are in Arizona?
- About 1,202 mi of bike-designated trail across 6 national forests, from USFS travel-management data.
- Which national forest has the most mountain biking in Arizona?
- Prescott National Forest, with about 556 mi of bike-designated trail.
- Are e-bikes treated as bikes in Arizona national forests?
- No. On National Forest System land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, allowed only where designated. Arizona records Class 1 access on 184 segments.