USFS National Forest System Trails · California · Updated October 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Modoc National Forest, California?
Yes — Modoc National Forest in California has 22.4 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 2 segments, typically open Year-round, according to official USFS travel-management data.
- Bike-designated
- 22.4 mi2 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 129 mi49 segments
- Bike season
- Year-roundUSFS managed-use
- ADA-accessible
- 1trail segments
17% 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 Modoc National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Tail Rim Trail | 19.29 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Highgrade National Rec. Trail | 5.93 | Native Material | — |
| Little Mount Hoffman Trail | 3.06 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Modoc National Forest?
- Modoc National Forest has about 22.4 mi of bike-designated trail across 2 segments, out of 129 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Modoc National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 1 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Modoc National Forest (California)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.