USFS National Forest System Trails · Idaho · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Payette National Forest, Idaho
Payette National Forest in Idaho has 148 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 836 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
148
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
836 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
169 mi
Bike-designated
47 segments
2,257 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 Payette National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Pete Ridge | 17.69 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Indian Ridge | 17.56 | Native Material | Year-round |
| French Creek | 16.58 | Native Material | Year-round |
| S/F Salmon River East | 15.45 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Tailholt | 14.74 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Rapid River Ridge | 14.68 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Secesh River | 14.65 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Loon Creek/Loon Lake | 14.51 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Council Mountain | 14.14 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Patrick Butte | 13.81 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Crestline | 13.55 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Raines Creek/Slaughter Gulch | 12.74 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Grouse Creek/Grizzly Creek | 12.6 | Native Material | Year-round |
| North Fork Kennally Creek | 12.46 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Buckhorn Creek | 12.44 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Payette National Forest?
- Payette National Forest has about 169 mi of bike-designated trail across 47 segments, out of 2,257 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Payette National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 148 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. Payette National Forest designates 148 segments (836 mi) for Class 1.