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USFS National Forest System Trails · California · Updated June 2026

Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Los Padres National Forest, California

Los Padres National Forest in California has 78 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 240 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.

78
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
240 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
251 mi
Bike-designated
56 segments
1,381 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 Los Padres National Forest

TrailMilesSurfaceClass 1 season
Snowy Ohv #13014.26Native MaterialMay–Oct
Divide Peak Ohv12.46Native MaterialYear-round
Romero Camuesa Ohv11.46Native MaterialMar–Nov
Buckhorn Ohv9.63Native MaterialYear-round
Tejon Ohv #1229.15Native MaterialMay–Oct
Ortega Ohv8.64Native MaterialYear-round
Kerry Canyon Ohv8.46Native MaterialMay–Nov
Piru Creek Ohv #1288.38Native MaterialMay–Oct
Yellowjacket Ohv #1266.84Native MaterialMay–Oct
Tinta Ohv #1016.83Native MaterialMay–Oct
Pine Mountain Ohv6.75Native MaterialMay–Nov
Bear Canyon Loop Ohv6.44Native MaterialMay–Nov
Buckhorn Ridge Ohv6.37Native MaterialMay–Oct
East Tecuya Ohv #1174.72Native MaterialMay–Oct
Garcia Ohv4.68Native MaterialMay–Nov

Frequently asked questions

How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Los Padres National Forest?
Los Padres National Forest has about 251 mi of bike-designated trail across 56 segments, out of 1,381 mi of total National Forest System trail.
Are e-bikes allowed in Los Padres National Forest?
Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 78 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. Los Padres National Forest designates 78 segments (240 mi) for Class 1.