USFS National Forest System Trails · California · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Eldorado National Forest, California
Eldorado National Forest in California has 82 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 351 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
82
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
351 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
413 mi
Bike-designated
95 segments
845 mi
Total NFS trail
Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only (motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle). On Forest Service land they are still motor vehicles, so they are legal only on the segments USFS travel-management data designates for them.
Class 1 e-bike trails in Eldorado National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pony Express | 37.9 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Rock Creek Loop | 28.41 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Caldor Loop | 22.11 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Plummer Ridge Loop | 20.33 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Carson Emigrant N.R.T. | 17.68 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Gold Rush | 16.77 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Big Mtn. Loop | 14.06 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Slate Canyon | 11.98 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Crosier Run | 11.21 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Hunters | 9.79 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Silver Lake - Horse Canyon | 8.21 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Thunder Mountain Loop | 8.14 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Al Brass | 7.16 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Strawberry 4wd Trail | 6.74 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Pipi Grade | 6.63 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
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 a Class 1 e-bike?
- A Class 1 e-bike is pedal-assist only, with the motor cutting out at 20 mph and no throttle. Eldorado National Forest designates 82 segments (351 mi) for Class 1.