USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Six Rivers National Forest Trails
In Six Rivers National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 135 trail segments (68 mi), Class 2 on 135, and Class 3 on 135. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 7 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. | 135 | 68 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 135 | 68 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 135 | 68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Camp Ridge | 8.36 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Old South Kelsey | 7.93 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Skull Camp | 6.08 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Little Bald Hills | 5.17 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Mad Ridge Trail | 4.88 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| High Dome | 3.98 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Dan East | 3.94 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Hayfork | 3.83 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Craigs Creek Trail | 3.64 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Torrey | 3.48 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| French Hill | 2.77 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Happy Jack | 1.94 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Blake Mountain | 1.93 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Green Mountain | 1.81 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Horse Mountain Lookout | 1.79 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Last Chance | 1.77 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Van Mad A | 1.66 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Barry Creek | 1.32 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Wiregrass | 1.28 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Kelsey Peaks | 1.27 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Paradise | 1.1 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Pilot Ridge Far North | 1.08 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Eight Mile Jeep Trail | 1.08 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Hettenshaw | 1.05 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Mc Clendon Ford | 0.99 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Henry | 0.89 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Horse Ridge | 0.66 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Lone Pine East | 0.58 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| North Barry Creek | 0.52 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Pilot Ridge Far South | 0.51 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Six Rivers 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 Six Rivers National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 135 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 135 and 135 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Six Rivers 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 Six Rivers National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Six Rivers 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: Six Rivers National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across California
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