USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Shasta-Trinity National Forest Trails
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 61 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 | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 29 | 48.2 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 29 | 48.2 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-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 | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curl Ridge Jeep Trail | 19.7 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| South Fork Trinity River Trail | 16.06 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Upper Mccloud River | 15.79 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Bagley Mtn | 11.81 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Bear Springs | 9.76 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Sisson-Callahan Nrt | 8.9 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Clikapudi | 8.36 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Garden Ridge | 6.82 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Gateway | 6.47 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Huckleberry Loop | 6.05 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| East Tule Creek | 5.58 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Smoky Creek | 5.32 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Muirs Ascension | 5.01 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Beegum Creek | 4.68 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Dry Fork Creek | 4.65 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Rough Gulch | 4.32 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Lower South Fork | 3.85 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Weaver Basin | 3.84 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Cosmic Connector | 3.5 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Rays Peak | 3.34 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Marble Caves | 3.09 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Mckenzie Gulch | 2.91 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Bailey Cove | 2.91 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Trinity Lakeshore | 2.83 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Waters Gulch | 2.75 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Deerlick | 2.57 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Musser Homested | 2.54 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Jackass Ridge | 2.24 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Dobbins Gulch | 1.97 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Snow Gap | 1.96 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Steam Donkey | 1.95 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Supernatural Singletrack | 1.87 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Lemurian Delirium | 1.74 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Musser Hill | 1.59 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Everitt Traverse | 1.31 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Crags View | 1.26 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Star Mountain Ridge | 1.24 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Dog Gulch | 1.18 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Moon Doggie | 1.17 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Lower Jackass Ridge | 1.16 | Allowed | Year-round |
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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