USFS National Forest System Trails · Idaho · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho
Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho has 318 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 1,184 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
318
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
1,184 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
782 mi
Bike-designated
197 segments
2,323 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 Sawtooth National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Mill-Castle Divide | 21.56 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Warm Springs Creek | 20.75 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Big Smoky | 18.6 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Skyline Trail | 15 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Iron Creek - Stanley Lake | 14.54 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Martin-Big Casino | 13.75 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Soldier Cr-Miller Cr | 13.66 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Paradise Creek | 13.51 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Skyline | 12.73 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Big Peak/East Fork Big Peak | 12.42 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Alturas Lake-Mattingly | 12.24 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Big Cottonwood | 12.1 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Grand Prize | 11.74 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Skeleton Creek | 11.55 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Willow Creek | 11.29 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Sawtooth National Forest?
- Sawtooth National Forest has about 782 mi of bike-designated trail across 197 segments, out of 2,323 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Sawtooth National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 318 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. Sawtooth National Forest designates 318 segments (1,184 mi) for Class 1.