USFS National Forest System Trails · California · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Tahoe National Forest, California
Tahoe National Forest in California has 207 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 438 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
207
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
438 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
172 mi
Bike-designated
38 segments
1,421 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 Tahoe National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Connector | 24 | Native Material | January |
| Tevis Cup | 19.98 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Humbug (Loop 5) | 19.82 | Native Material | January |
| Cal-Ida Mc | 17.33 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Main Bear Valley Ohv Loop | 15.72 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Excelsior | 12.78 | Native Material | January |
| Fordyce Jeep Trail | 11.83 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Towle Mill Loop Mc | 9.93 | Native Material | January |
| Prosser Hill Motorcycle | 8.6 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Sawtooth | 8.5 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Deer Creek Mc | 8.4 | Native Material | January |
| Duncan | 8.19 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Lavezzola Creek Ohv Trail | 6.72 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Forbes Creek (Loop 2) | 6.51 | Native Material | January |
| Butcher Ranch | 6.5 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Tahoe National Forest?
- Tahoe National Forest has about 172 mi of bike-designated trail across 38 segments, out of 1,421 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Tahoe National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 207 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. Tahoe National Forest designates 207 segments (438 mi) for Class 1.