USFS National Forest System Trails · California · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Inyo National Forest, California
Inyo National Forest in California has 307 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 349 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
307
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
349 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
22.3 mi
Bike-designated
10 segments
1,450 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 Inyo National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawabu Flat Trail | 18.02 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Coyote Flats To Piper Peak | 13.21 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Sand Canyon Trail | 8.43 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Dead Horse Meadow Trail | 7.86 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Black Canyon To Redding Canyon | 7.11 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Betty Jumbo Mine Trail | 6.62 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Black Canyon | 6.08 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 35e421 | 5.94 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Schober Lookout Trail | 5.62 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 30e306 | 5.43 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 35e302 | 5.41 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 35e305 | 5.08 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Armstrong Canyon Trail | 4.84 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Laurel Mountain Trail | 4.73 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 35e419 | 4.69 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Inyo National Forest?
- Inyo National Forest has about 22.3 mi of bike-designated trail across 10 segments, out of 1,450 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Inyo National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 307 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. Inyo National Forest designates 307 segments (349 mi) for Class 1.