USFS National Forest System Trails · Colorado · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado
Rio Grande National Forest in Colorado has 59 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 514 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
59
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
514 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
0 mi
Bike-designated
0 segments
1,247 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 Rio Grande National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Divide Nst | 139.66 | Native Material | Year-round |
| La Garita Sd. | 56.86 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Dry Creek | 15.62 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Fern Creek | 13.65 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Archuleta | 12.83 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Silver Mtn | 12.18 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Bennett | 11.36 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Shady | 11.26 | Native Material | Year-round |
| La Garita Creek | 11.13 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Trout | 10.3 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Willow Mountain | 9.49 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Miner'S Creek | 8.95 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Wolf Creek | 8.94 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Perry Creek | 8.2 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Burro | 8.15 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Rio Grande National Forest?
- Rio Grande National Forest has about 0 mi of bike-designated trail across 0 segments, out of 1,247 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Rio Grande National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 59 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. Rio Grande National Forest designates 59 segments (514 mi) for Class 1.