USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Coronado National Forest Trails
In Coronado National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 42 trail segments (60.2 mi), Class 2 on 42, and Class 3 on 42. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 76 segments. On Forest Service land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, so it is allowed only where designated.
E-bike access by class
Where a trail is open to conventional bikes, check the e-bike columns separately — a non-motorized mountain bike being allowed does not by itself mean an e-bike is.
| E-bike class | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 42 | 60.2 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 42 | 60.2 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 42 | 60.2 mi |
Trail-by-trail (largest bike trails)
Conventional-bike and Class 1 e-bike status with season windows, per USFS designation.
| Trail | Miles | Bike | Class 1 e-bike | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Blanca | 17.27 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Oracle Ridge | 12.57 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Las Colinas | 10.42 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Bellota | 10.36 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Canada Del Oro | 8.28 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Samaniego | 7.33 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Rock Creek | 6.76 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Brush Corral | 6.22 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Swaggert | 5.91 | Restricted | Allowed | — |
| Sardina | 5.16 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Butterfly | 4.82 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Red Ridge | 4.82 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Kentucky Camp | 4.75 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Bug Springs | 4.72 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Coyote | 4.71 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Little Casa Connector | 4.64 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Green Mountain | 4.23 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Knagge | 4.19 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Stone Cactus Loop | 4.13 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Cody | 3.88 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Crystal Spring | 3.75 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Milagrosa | 3.72 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Perimeter | 3.7 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Ophir | 3.52 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Upper Puerto | 2.71 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Puerto | 2.7 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Wakefield Canyon | 2.63 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Gillespie | 2.44 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Molino Basin | 2.39 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Perimeter | 2.21 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Elata | 2.11 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Kentucky Camp Connector | 2.06 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Upper Red Spring | 2.05 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Fish Canyon Ohv | 2.05 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Box Ridge | 2.04 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Around The Mountain | 2.01 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Moyza Plateau | 2 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Middle Gate | 1.92 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Lower Miller Canyon | 1.92 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Incinerator Ridge | 1.91 | Allowed | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Coronado National Forest?
- On National Forest System land, e-bikes are legally motor vehicles. Under U.S. Forest Service policy (36 CFR 212; FSM 7700), an e-bike of any class may be ridden only on routes that are designated for motor-vehicle use or specifically designated for e-bike use — not on every trail where a conventional (non-motorized) mountain bike is allowed. In Coronado National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 42 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 42 and 42 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Coronado National Forest trails?
- No. Under USFS policy an e-bike of any class is a motor vehicle, even Class 1 pedal-assist. A trail being open to conventional bikes does not by itself permit e-bikes — the trail must carry an e-bike or motorized designation.
- When are bikes open in Coronado National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Coronado National Forest carry a Year-round season window in the USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later as snow clears. Always confirm current conditions with the ranger district.
See also: Coronado National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Arizona
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