Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Shasta-Trinity National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
189mi
designated on 76 segments
16% of mapped trail
E-bike
48.2miClass 1
designated on 29 segments
4% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
189mi
designated on 76 segments
16% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
48.2miClass 1
designated on 29 segments
- Class 148.2 mi
- Class 248.2 mi
- Class 348.2 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 29
- Class 3 segments
- 29
Both lanes share one scale: the 1,179 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Shasta-Trinity National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 29 trail segments (48.2 mi), Class 2 on 29, and Class 3 on 29. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 76 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. | 29 | 48.2 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 29 | 48.2 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 29 | 48.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curl Ridge Jeep Trail | 19.7 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| South Fork Trinity River TrailYear-round | 16.06 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Upper Mccloud RiverYear-round | 15.79 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Bagley Mtn | 11.81 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Bear SpringsYear-round | 9.76 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Sisson-Callahan NrtYear-round | 8.9 | Allowed | Not designated |
| ClikapudiYear-round | 8.36 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Garden Ridge | 6.82 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| GatewayYear-round | 6.37 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Huckleberry LoopYear-round | 6.05 | Allowed | Restricted |
| SweepstakesYear-round | 5.7 | Allowed | Restricted |
| East Tule CreekYear-round | 5.58 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Smoky CreekYear-round | 5.32 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Muirs AscensionYear-round | 5.01 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Beegum CreekYear-round | 4.68 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Dry Fork CreekYear-round | 4.65 | Allowed | Not designated |
| La Grange DitchYear-round | 4.4 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Rough GulchYear-round | 4.32 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Lower South ForkYear-round | 3.85 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Cosmic ConnectorYear-round | 3.5 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Mckenzie GulchYear-round | 3.44 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Rays PeakYear-round | 3.34 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Marble CavesYear-round | 3.09 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Bailey CoveYear-round | 2.91 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Trinity LakeshoreYear-round | 2.83 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Waters GulchYear-round | 2.75 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Day RanchYear-round | 2.64 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Jackass RidgeYear-round | 2.58 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Deerlick | 2.57 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Musser Homested LoopYear-round | 2.54 | Allowed | Not designated |
| BrowderYear-round | 2.52 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Junkins DitchYear-round | 2.24 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Dobbins Gulch | 1.97 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Snow GapYear-round | 1.96 | Allowed | Not designated |
| East Garden GulchYear-round | 1.96 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Supernatural SingletrackYear-round | 1.87 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Howe DitchYear-round | 1.83 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Lemurian DeliriumYear-round | 1.74 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Five Cent GulchYear-round | 1.61 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Musser HillYear-round | 1.59 | Allowed | Not designated |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Shasta-Trinity 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 Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 29 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 29 and 29 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Shasta-Trinity 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 Shasta-Trinity National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Shasta-Trinity 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: Shasta-Trinity National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across California
E-bike rules in other California forests
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