USFS National Forest System Trails · California · Updated October 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Sierra National Forest, California?
Sierra National Forest in California records no bike-specific trail designations in USFS data. Where no motorized designation exists, the federal default applies: conventional (non-motorized) bikes are generally allowed on non-motorized trails, but always confirm with the ranger district.
- Bike-designated
- 0 mi0 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 1,334 mi717 segments
- Bike season
- VariesUSFS managed-use
- ADA-accessible
- 6trail segments
0% 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 Sierra National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dusy - Ershim | 29.12 | Native Material | — |
| Swamp | 12.56 | Native Material | — |
| Onion Springs | 4.99 | Native Material | — |
| Spanish | 4.98 | Native Material | — |
| Bald Mountain | 3.82 | Native Material | — |
| Bow Tie | 3.21 | Native Material | — |
| Brewer | 3.02 | Native Material | — |
| Cattle Mountain | 2.87 | Native Material | — |
| Bear Diversion Ohv Route | 2.46 | Native Material | — |
| Strawberry Lake | 2.33 | Native Material | — |
| Coyote Lake | 2.29 | Native Material | — |
| Plain | 2.25 | Native Material | — |
| Grant Grade | 2.07 | Native Material | — |
| Stagecoach | 1.77 | Native Material | — |
| Red Mountain | 1.75 | Native Material | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Sierra National Forest?
- Sierra National Forest has about 0 mi of bike-designated trail across 0 segments, out of 1,334 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Sierra National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 253 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Sierra National Forest (California)?
- Season windows vary by trail and elevation; confirm current conditions with the ranger district.