Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Eldorado National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
413mi
designated on 95 segments
49% of mapped trail
E-bike
351miClass 1
designated on 82 segments
41% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
413mi
designated on 95 segments
49% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
351miClass 1
designated on 82 segments
- Class 1351 mi
- Class 2351 mi
- Class 3351 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 82
- Class 3 segments
- 82
Both lanes share one scale: the 845 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Eldorado National Forest, California. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Eldorado National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 82 trail segments (351 mi), Class 2 on 82, and Class 3 on 82. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 95 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. | 82 | 351 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 82 | 351 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 82 | 351 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pony ExpressYear-round | 37.9 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Rock Creek LoopYear-round | 28.41 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Caldor LoopYear-round | 22.11 | Allowed | Allowed |
| RubiconYear-round | 20.38 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Plummer Ridge LoopYear-round | 20.33 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Carson Emigrant N.R.T.Year-round | 17.68 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Gold RushYear-round | 16.77 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Big Mtn. LoopYear-round | 14.06 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Slate CanyonYear-round | 11.98 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Crosier RunYear-round | 11.21 | Allowed | Allowed |
| HuntersYear-round | 9.79 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Silver Lake - Horse CanyonYear-round | 8.21 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Thunder Mountain LoopYear-round | 8.14 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Al BrassYear-round | 7.16 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Fleming Meadow LoopYear-round | 7.07 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Strawberry 4wd TrailYear-round | 6.74 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Union Valley Bike TrailYear-round | 6.65 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Pipi GradeYear-round | 6.63 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Mace Mill LoopYear-round | 6.14 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Nevada PointYear-round | 5.63 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Barrett Lake Jeep Trail | 5.51 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Elkins GoldYear-round | 5.1 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Darling Ridge LoopYear-round | 5.04 | Allowed | Allowed |
| LyonsYear-round | 5.02 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Deer Valley 4wd TrailYear-round | 4.99 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Bald MountainYear-round | 4.43 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Caples CreekYear-round | 4.34 | Allowed | Restricted |
| MartinYear-round | 4.2 | Allowed | Allowed |
| BallaratYear-round | 4.19 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Long Canyon 4wd Trail | 3.94 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Hales CrossingYear-round | 3.83 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Long ValleyYear-round | 3.8 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Hellhole 4wd TrailYear-round | 3.73 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Big X Atv | 3.69 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Buck PastureYear-round | 3.68 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Ridge RunYear-round | 3.5 | Allowed | Allowed |
| EllicottYear-round | 3.31 | Allowed | Restricted |
| North Shanty 4wd Trail | 3.16 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Ice House Bike TrailYear-round | 3.13 | Allowed | Restricted |
| FlumeYear-round | 2.99 | Allowed | Allowed |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Eldorado 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 Eldorado National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 82 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 82 and 82 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Eldorado 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 Eldorado National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Eldorado 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: Eldorado National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across California
E-bike rules in other California forests
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