USFS National Forest System Trails · Idaho · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Salmon-Challis National Forest, Idaho
Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho has 317 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 1,108 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
317
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
1,108 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
298 mi
Bike-designated
39 segments
3,479 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 Salmon-Challis National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Divide Nst | 80.37 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Divide Nrt | 31.74 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Hay-Knapp Creek | 29.8 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Darling-Castle Creek | 20.92 | Native Material | Year-round |
| East Mayfield - Yankee Fork | 20.81 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Snow Bank | 18.69 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Iron-Lola Creek | 17.79 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Toolbox-Herd Creek | 16.44 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Patterson-Morse Creek | 16.15 | Native Material | May–Sep |
| Camas-Eddy Creek | 15.33 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Big Hat Creek | 14.07 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Peach-Cinnabar | 14.04 | Native Material | Jul–Sep |
| South Fork Big Creek-Iron Cr. | 12.3 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Big Timber Creek | 11.42 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Blacktail/Mud Lake | 11.09 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Salmon-Challis National Forest?
- Salmon-Challis National Forest has about 298 mi of bike-designated trail across 39 segments, out of 3,479 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Salmon-Challis National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 317 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. Salmon-Challis National Forest designates 317 segments (1,108 mi) for Class 1.