USFS National Forest System Trails · California · Updated June 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Eldorado National Forest, California?
Yes — Eldorado National Forest in California has 413 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 95 segments, typically open Year-round, according to official USFS travel-management data.
413 mi
Bike-designated
95 segments
845 mi
Total NFS trail
627 segments
Year-round
Bike season
USFS managed-use
7
ADA-accessible
trail segments
49% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Eldorado National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pony Express | 37.9 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Rock Creek Loop | 28.41 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Caldor Loop | 22.11 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Rubicon | 20.38 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Plummer Ridge Loop | 20.33 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Carson Emigrant N.R.T. | 17.68 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Gold Rush | 16.77 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Big Mtn. Loop | 14.06 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Slate Canyon | 11.98 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Crosier Run | 11.21 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Hunters | 9.79 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Silver Lake - Horse Canyon | 8.21 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Thunder Mountain Loop | 8.14 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Al Brass | 7.16 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Fleming Meadow Loop | 7.07 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Eldorado National Forest?
- Eldorado National Forest has about 413 mi of bike-designated trail across 95 segments, out of 845 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Eldorado National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 82 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Eldorado National Forest (California)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.