Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Six Rivers National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
21.7mi
designated on 7 segments
8% of mapped trail
E-bike
68miClass 1
designated on 135 segments
24% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
21.7mi
designated on 7 segments
8% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
68miClass 1
designated on 135 segments
- Class 168 mi
- Class 268 mi
- Class 368 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 135
- Class 3 segments
- 135
Both lanes share one scale: the 289 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Six Rivers National Forest, California. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
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 | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1designatedPedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 135 | 68 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 135 | 68 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Camp Ridge | 8.36 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Old South KelseyYear-round | 7.93 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Skull Camp | 6.08 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Little Bald HillsYear-round | 5.17 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 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 TrailYear-round | 3.64 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Torrey | 3.48 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| French HillYear-round | 2.77 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 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 |
| ParadiseYear-round | 1.1 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 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 FordYear-round | 0.99 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 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
E-bike rules in other California forests
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