USFS National Forest System Trails · New Mexico · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Carson National Forest, New Mexico
Carson National Forest in New Mexico has 23 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 104 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
23
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
104 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
324 mi
Bike-designated
51 segments
613 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 Carson National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ojito Maes | 9.14 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
| Elephant Rock North | 9.13 | Native Material | May–Dec |
| Comales Canyon | 8.35 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
| Agua Piedra | 7.07 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
| Policarpio | 6.56 | Native Material | May–Dec |
| Capulin | 6.46 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
| Osha Canyon | 6.07 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
| Elephant Rock South | 5.52 | Native Material | May–Dec |
| La Cueva Canyon | 5.05 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
| Pioneer Creek | 4.71 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
| Sardinas Canyon | 4.68 | Native Material | May–Dec |
| Comales Cutoff | 4.41 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
| 70 Motorized Trail | 4.08 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
| La Cueva | 3.3 | Native Material | May–Oct |
| Elephant Rock Mill | 3.12 | Native Material | May–Dec |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Carson National Forest?
- Carson National Forest has about 324 mi of bike-designated trail across 51 segments, out of 613 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Carson National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 23 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. Carson National Forest designates 23 segments (104 mi) for Class 1.