USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Tonto National Forest Trails
In Tonto National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 3 trail segments (9.3 mi), Class 2 on 3, and Class 3 on 3. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 16 segments. On Forest Service land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, so it is allowed only where designated.
3
Class 1 segments
9.3 mi
3
Class 2 segments
3
Class 3 segments
16
Conventional bike segments
24.5 mi
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. | 3 | 9.3 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 3 | 9.3 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 3 | 9.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bootleg | 5.6 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | Year-round |
| Hawes | 3.41 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Blue | 2.7 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | Year-round |
| Goldfield Fever | 2.62 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Gold Link | 2.36 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Tarantula | 2.3 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Saguaro | 2.26 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Gold Miner'S Daughter | 2.21 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ridge | 1.93 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Saddle | 1.46 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Valentine | 1.28 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Haunted Crossings | 1.06 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Saguaro | 1.03 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Delta | 1.01 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | Year-round |
| Gold Poke | 0.97 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Granite | 0.72 | Allowed | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Tonto 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 Tonto National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 3 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 3 and 3 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Tonto 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 Tonto National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Tonto 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: Tonto National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Arizona