Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Stanislaus National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
581mi
designated on 239 segments
42% of mapped trail
E-bike
124miClass 1
designated on 158 segments
9% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
581mi
designated on 239 segments
42% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
124miClass 1
designated on 158 segments
- Class 1124 mi
- Class 2124 mi
- Class 3124 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 158
- Class 3 segments
- 158
Both lanes share one scale: the 1,384 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Stanislaus National Forest, California. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Stanislaus National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 158 trail segments (124 mi), Class 2 on 158, and Class 3 on 158. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 239 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. | 158 | 124 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 158 | 124 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 158 | 124 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp 9 / Spring Gap FootbridgeYear-round | 32.39 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hamm-HallYear-round | 18 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Stanislaus River / Camp LiahonYear-round | 16.5 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Cherry Creek Canyon / Hyatt LaYear-round | 16.3 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Clavey RiverYear-round | 11.5 | Allowed | Not designated |
| San Domingo LoopYear-round | 10.98 | Allowed | Not designated |
| So. Fork Toul. RiverYear-round | 9.4 | Allowed | Not designated |
| North Fork StanislausYear-round | 9 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Bummer/WheatsYear-round | 8.98 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Boulder FlatYear-round | 8.8 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Arnold Rim TrailYear-round | 8.65 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Highland Creek/WolfborroYear-round | 8.43 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Emigrant TrailYear-round | 8.33 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Tawonga CampYear-round | 7.5 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Spicer Area / Spicer / SandYear-round | 6.3 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Italian BarYear-round | 6.07 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Wolfeboro To Slick RockYear-round | 6 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Manuel MillYear-round | 6 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Garnet Hill To Cuneo CampYear-round | 6 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Herring CreekYear-round | 5.98 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Mail Road / Wolfin MeadowYear-round | 5.79 | Allowed | Not designated |
| N. Fork Merced River (Lower)Year-round | 5.77 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Moss CreekYear-round | 5.75 | Allowed | Not designated |
| West Side R/R GradeYear-round | 5.43 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Spicer/Sand FlatYear-round | 5.27 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Tuolumne CanyonYear-round | 5.22 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Middle Fork StanislausYear-round | 5 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Jawbone RidgeYear-round | 5 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Andresen MineYear-round | 4.85 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Donnell Lake Ohv 4x4 | 4.8 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Trout OverlookYear-round | 4.63 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Cascade CreekYear-round | 4.5 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Double DomeYear-round | 4.5 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Walker To16e20Year-round | 4.5 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Tunnel Cr. R/R GradeYear-round | 4.38 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Basin Creek CampgroundYear-round | 4.35 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Aspen MeadowYear-round | 4.32 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Elliots CabinYear-round | 4.31 | Allowed | Not designated |
| West Shore Cherry LakeYear-round | 4.3 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Pinecrest Peak/Catfish LakeYear-round | 4.12 | Allowed | Not designated |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 158 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 158 and 158 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Stanislaus 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: Stanislaus National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across California
E-bike rules in other California forests
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