USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Kaibab National Forest Trails
In Kaibab National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 1 trail segments (145 mi), Class 2 on 1, and Class 3 on 1. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 8 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. | 1 | 145 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 1 | 145 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 1 | 145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Trail | 144.55 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Arizona Trail | 76.65 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Rainbow Rim | 26.25 | Allowed | Mar–Nov | |
| Beale Wagon Road | 23.33 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Davenport Hill | 2.75 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Secret | 2.04 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Pumpkin-Bull Basin Connector | 1.32 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Tusayan Mtn Bike | 1.1 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Perkins Tank Trail | 0.81 | Allowed | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Kaibab 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 Kaibab National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 1 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 1 and 1 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Kaibab 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 Kaibab National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Kaibab 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: Kaibab National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Arizona
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