Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Inyo National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
22.3mi
designated on 10 segments
2% of mapped trail
E-bike
349miClass 1
designated on 307 segments
24% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
22.3mi
designated on 10 segments
2% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
349miClass 1
designated on 307 segments
- Class 1349 mi
- Class 2349 mi
- Class 3349 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 307
- Class 3 segments
- 307
Both lanes share one scale: the 1,450 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Inyo National Forest, California. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Inyo National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 307 trail segments (349 mi), Class 2 on 307, and Class 3 on 307. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 10 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 | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1designatedPedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 307 | 349 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 307 | 349 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 307 | 349 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawabu Flat Trail | 18.02 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Coyote Flats To Piper Peak | 13.21 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Sand Canyon Trail | 8.43 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Dead Horse Meadow Trail | 7.86 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Lower Rock CreekYear-round | 7.73 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Black Canyon To Redding Canyon | 7.11 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Betty Jumbo Mine Trail | 6.62 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Black Canyon | 6.08 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 35e421 | 5.94 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Schober Lookout Trail | 5.62 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 30e306 | 5.43 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 35e302 | 5.41 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Mountain View Mtn. BikeYear-round | 5.36 | Allowed | Not designated |
| 35e305 | 5.08 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Armstrong Canyon Trail | 4.84 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Laurel Mountain Trail | 4.73 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 35e419 | 4.69 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 36e405 | 4.68 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Red Lake Trail Head | 4.55 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 28e213 | 4.52 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 35e309 | 4.51 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Funnel Lake Loop Trail | 4.35 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Wheeler Crest Trail | 4.2 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Baker Creek Trail | 4.18 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Cottonwood Creek Trail | 3.97 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Dobe Meadow 4x4 Trail | 3.74 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 30e304 | 3.38 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 35e313 | 3.36 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 36e406 | 3.11 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 32e302 | 3.02 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 32e306 | 2.9 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 32e307 | 2.76 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 32e305 | 2.73 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Montenegro Spring Trail | 2.72 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 25e102 | 2.68 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 35e412 | 2.59 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 31e312 | 2.52 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Mammoth RockYear-round | 2.52 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 32e312 | 2.5 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Green Lake Overlook Trail | 2.49 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Inyo 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 Inyo National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 307 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 307 and 307 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Inyo 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 Inyo National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Inyo 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: Inyo National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across California
E-bike rules in other California forests
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