USFS National Forest System Trails · New Mexico · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Gila National Forest, New Mexico
Gila National Forest in New Mexico has 78 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 184 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
78
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
184 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
579 mi
Bike-designated
129 segments
1,633 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 Gila National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Canyon | 8.16 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 976 | 6.85 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 940 | 6.66 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 923 | 6.49 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 903 | 5.83 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 949a | 5.76 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Wilson Canyon | 5.6 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 968 | 5.3 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Donahue | 5.04 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Gnarly Trail | 4.97 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 980 | 4.8 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Dines | 4.77 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Dry Blue Trail | 4.75 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 946 | 4.48 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Chimney | 4.28 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Gila National Forest?
- Gila National Forest has about 579 mi of bike-designated trail across 129 segments, out of 1,633 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Gila National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 78 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. Gila National Forest designates 78 segments (184 mi) for Class 1.