USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Angeles National Forest Trails
In Angeles National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 24 trail segments (36.3 mi), Class 2 on 24, and Class 3 on 24. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 12 segments. On Forest Service land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, so it is allowed only where designated.
E-bike access by class
This forest has completed e-bike travel-management designations: the dataset records Class 1 access on more trail segments than it does for conventional bikes, because the e-bike fields were filled in comprehensively during that process.
| E-bike class | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 24 | 36.3 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 24 | 36.3 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 24 | 36.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Fish Trail | 13.53 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| West Fork National Recreation | 7.13 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Rowher 4x4 Ohv Trail | 5.03 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Artesian Springs Trail | 4.05 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Stone Canyon Trail | 3.62 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Barley Flat Trail | 3.41 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Buffer Ohv Trail | 3.07 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Broken Spoke Ohv Trail | 2.9 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Lookout 4x4 Ohv Trail | 2.69 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Kenyon Devore | 2.66 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Zion Trail | 2.36 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Sam Merrill Trail (Lower) | 2.25 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Burton | 2.21 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Sierra Ohv Trail | 2.2 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| San Gabriel Peak | 2.18 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Break Ohv Trail | 2.08 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Flat Ohv Trail | 1.88 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Tom Sloane | 1.81 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Texas Ohv Trail | 1.67 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Bouquet Ohv Trail | 1.49 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Spring Ohv Trail | 1.42 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Mine Ohv Trail | 1.4 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Silverking Ohv Trail | 1.37 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Sidewinder Ohv Trail | 1.33 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Ridge Ohv Trail | 1.24 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Portal Ohv Trail | 1.24 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Yucca Ohv Trail | 1.02 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| First Water | 0.96 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Stage Ohv Trail | 0.81 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| King Snake | 0.75 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Arc Ohv Trail | 0.74 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Knob Ohv Trail | 0.68 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Coyote Ohv Trail | 0.56 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Angeles 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 Angeles National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 24 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 24 and 24 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Angeles 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 Angeles National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Angeles 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: Angeles National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across California
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