USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Lassen National Forest Trails
In Lassen National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 113 trail segments (99.8 mi), Class 2 on 113, and Class 3 on 113. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 14 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. | 113 | 99.8 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 113 | 99.8 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 113 | 99.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bizz Johnson | 20.95 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Peligreen Jeep | 11.28 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Lake Almanor Recreation Trail | 9.82 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Dec |
| Ben Lomond High Lakes | 8.24 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Grassy Lake High Lakes | 5.39 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Murken Lava | 5.33 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Trail Lake | 4.7 | Allowed | Jun–Oct | |
| Eagle Lake South Shore | 4.49 | Allowed | Restricted | Apr–Dec |
| Hat Rim Trail | 3.85 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Rock Creek High Lakes | 3.49 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Indian Ridge | 2.99 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Little Grapevine | 2.95 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Lassen Trail | 2.54 | Allowed | Allowed | May–Dec |
| Indian Springs | 2.51 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Poison Spring Ohv | 2.41 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Turner Mountain | 2.26 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Murphy Ohv | 1.87 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Peligreen Place East | 1.86 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Reese Flat High Lakes | 1.79 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Rim Butte | 1.66 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Fort Mountain | 1.53 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Star Lake | 1.42 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Pine Creek High Lakes | 1.39 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 36n26 West Connector | 1.33 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Tobin Ridge High Lakes | 1.3 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 36n26 East A | 1.27 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Deafy Smith | 1.23 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 36n26 East Connector | 1.22 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 36n39y Connector | 1.18 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Whaleback Mountain | 1.17 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Long Lake High Lakes | 1.09 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 4on32y Connector | 1.09 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 33n20 Connector | 1 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Freebee Reservoir | 0.98 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Fanani Soldier | 0.96 | Allowed | Apr–Nov | |
| 4 Corner Loop | 0.95 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Logging Road Connector | 0.94 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Dead Cow Flat | 0.94 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Lotts Mine | 0.89 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Horseback Ridge | 0.88 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Lassen 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 Lassen National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 113 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 113 and 113 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Lassen 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 Lassen National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Lassen National Forest carry a Apr–Dec season window in the USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later as snow clears. Always confirm current conditions with the ranger district.
See also: Lassen National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across California
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