USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Prescott National Forest Trails
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 | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 123 | 400 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 123 | 400 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-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 | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagoner | 22.84 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Miltary | 19.39 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Camp Verde | 12.5 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Bullroad | 12.14 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Yankee Doodle | 11.34 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Toohey Trick Tank | 10.96 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Box T | 10.39 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Blind Indian | 9.99 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Tin Trough Springs | 9.83 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| General Crook | 9.7 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ranch | 9.52 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Groom Creek Loop | 9.05 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Arrastra Creek | 8.64 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Cold Water | 8.25 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| West Spruce | 8.21 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Almosta | 8.05 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| South Benches | 8.03 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Tailhoit Mesa | 7.93 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Black Canyon | 7.63 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Lane Mountain | 6.99 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Willow | 6.9 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Javalina | 6.8 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Sob Canyon | 6.8 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Homestead | 6.78 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Martin Canyon | 6.2 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Anderson | 6.03 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Cottonwood Loop | 5.97 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Cedar Mesa | 5.71 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Shivers Trap | 5.67 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Bradshaw | 5.45 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Nemo Spring | 5.35 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Wolverton Mountain | 4.97 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Wolf Creek Loop | 4.93 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Little Wolf | 4.93 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Cherry Creek | 4.87 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Old Bodie Mine Road | 4.79 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Goldwater Lakes | 4.75 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Tonto | 4.71 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| E Cross L | 4.69 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Tomkins | 4.56 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
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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