Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Prescott National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
556mi
designated on 177 segments
62% of mapped trail
E-bike
400miClass 1
designated on 123 segments
45% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
556mi
designated on 177 segments
62% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
400miClass 1
designated on 123 segments
- Class 1400 mi
- Class 2400 mi
- Class 3400 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 123
- Class 3 segments
- 123
Both lanes share one scale: the 898 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Prescott National Forest, Arizona. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Prescott National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 123 trail segments (400 mi), Class 2 on 123, and Class 3 on 123. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 177 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 | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1designatedPedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 123 | 400 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 123 | 400 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 123 | 400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WagonerYear-round | 22.84 | Allowed | Allowed |
| MiltaryYear-round | 19.39 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Camp Verde | 12.5 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| BullroadYear-round | 12.14 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Yankee DoodleYear-round | 11.34 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Toohey Trick TankYear-round | 10.96 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Box TYear-round | 10.39 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Blind IndianYear-round | 9.99 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Tin Trough SpringsYear-round | 9.83 | Allowed | Restricted |
| General CrookYear-round | 9.7 | Allowed | Restricted |
| RanchYear-round | 9.52 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Groom Creek LoopYear-round | 9.05 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Arrastra Creek | 8.64 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Cold WaterYear-round | 8.25 | Allowed | Allowed |
| West SpruceYear-round | 8.21 | Allowed | Not designated |
| AlmostaYear-round | 8.05 | Allowed | Not designated |
| South BenchesYear-round | 8.03 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Tailhoit MesaYear-round | 7.93 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Black CanyonYear-round | 7.63 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Lane Mountain | 6.99 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| WillowYear-round | 6.9 | Allowed | Restricted |
| JavalinaYear-round | 6.8 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Sob CanyonYear-round | 6.8 | Allowed | Allowed |
| HomesteadYear-round | 6.78 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Martin CanyonYear-round | 6.2 | Allowed | Allowed |
| AndersonYear-round | 6.03 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Cottonwood LoopYear-round | 5.97 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Cedar MesaYear-round | 5.71 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Shivers TrapYear-round | 5.67 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Bradshaw | 5.45 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Nemo Spring | 5.35 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Wolverton MountainYear-round | 4.97 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Wolf Creek LoopYear-round | 4.93 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Little WolfYear-round | 4.93 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Cherry CreekYear-round | 4.87 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Old Bodie Mine RoadYear-round | 4.79 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Goldwater LakesYear-round | 4.75 | Allowed | Restricted |
| TontoYear-round | 4.71 | Allowed | Allowed |
| E Cross LYear-round | 4.69 | Allowed | Restricted |
| TomkinsYear-round | 4.56 | Allowed | Allowed |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Prescott 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 Prescott National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 123 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 123 and 123 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Prescott 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 Prescott National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Prescott 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: Prescott National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Arizona
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