USFS National Forest System Trails · Updated June 2026
Are E-Bikes Allowed on Trails in Utah?
On National Forest System land in Utah, e-bikes are motor vehicles and may be ridden only where designated. USFS data records Class 1 e-bike access on 1,191 trail segments (3,370 mi) across the state's 5 national forests.
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Class 1 segments
3,370 mi
1,191
Class 2 segments
1,191
Class 3 segments
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National forests
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.
Utah national forests by Class 1 e-bike access
| National forest | Bike miles | Class 1 e-bike segments |
|---|---|---|
| Fishlake National Forest | 22.4 mi | 627 |
| Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest | 1,043 mi | 196 |
| Ashley National Forest | 1.1 mi | 139 |
| Manti-La Sal National Forest | 202 mi | 139 |
| Dixie National Forest | 105 mi | 90 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of national-forest mountain bike trail are in Utah?
- About 1,374 mi of bike-designated trail across 5 national forests, from USFS travel-management data.
- Which national forest has the most mountain biking in Utah?
- Fishlake National Forest, with about 22.4 mi of bike-designated trail.
- Are e-bikes treated as bikes in Utah national forests?
- No. On National Forest System land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, allowed only where designated. Utah records Class 1 access on 1,191 segments.