USFS National Forest System Trails · California · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Sierra National Forest, California
Sierra National Forest in California has 253 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 174 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
253
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
174 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
0 mi
Bike-designated
0 segments
1,334 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 Sierra National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dusy - Ershim | 29.12 | Native Material | Aug–Nov |
| Swamp | 12.56 | Native Material | Jul–Nov |
| Onion Springs | 4.99 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Spanish | 4.98 | Native Material | Jul–Nov |
| Bald Mountain | 3.82 | Native Material | January, Mar–Dec |
| Bow Tie | 3.21 | Native Material | Jun–Nov |
| Brewer | 3.02 | Native Material | Jun–Nov |
| Cattle Mountain | 2.87 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Bear Diversion Ohv Route | 2.46 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Strawberry Lake | 2.33 | Native Material | Jun–Nov |
| Coyote Lake | 2.29 | Native Material | Jun–Nov |
| Plain | 2.25 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Grant Grade | 2.07 | Native Material | January, Mar–Dec |
| Stagecoach | 1.77 | Native Material | January, Mar–Dec |
| Red Mountain | 1.75 | Native Material | Jun–Nov |
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 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. Sierra National Forest designates 253 segments (174 mi) for Class 1.