Are e-bikes allowed in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests?

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 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Class 1 access is recorded on 69 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 69 and 69 respectively.

Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests 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 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests?

Most bike-designated trails in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests 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.

USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026

E-Bikes on Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Trails

In Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 69 trail segments (124 mi), Class 2 on 69, and Class 3 on 69. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 382 segments. On Forest Service land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, so it is allowed only where designated.

Class 1 segments

124 mi

Class 2 segments

Class 3 segments

382

Conventional bike segments

519 mi

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 access by class in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, from USFS travel-management data
E-bike class	Definition	Trail segments with access	Miles
Class 1 designated	Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle.	69	124 mi
Class 2 designated	Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling).	69	124 mi
Class 3 designated	Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle.	69	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	Season
Bard Creek	9.47	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Granite Ridge	7.2	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Williams Peak	6.76	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Young Gulch	5.33	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Horseshoe-Sulphur	4.13	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Tim'S Trail	4.11	Allowed	Allowed	Jun–Nov
Warren Gulch	3.43	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Flowers	3.1	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
No-See-Um	3.09	Allowed	Allowed	Jun–Nov
North Supply Loop	3.08	Allowed	Allowed	Jun–Nov
Buffalo Creek	2.89	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Strawberry Bench	2.87	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Strawberry West	2.52	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Sourdough	2.52	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Maxwell Falls	2.39	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
No-See-Um	2.19	Allowed	Allowed	Jun–Nov
Herman Gulch	2.14	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Soda Pass	2.04	Allowed	Allowed	Jun–Nov
Jim Creek	2	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Drowsy Water	1.95	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Berthoud Pass West	1.83	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Bill Miller	1.79	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Gilsonite 2	1.72	Allowed	Allowed	Jun–Nov
Silver Dollar Lake	1.63	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Leap Frog	1.55	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Strawberry Lake	1.5	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Doe Creek West	1.48	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Cascade Chute	1.4	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Mcqueary Ridge	1.4	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Gilsonite 2	1.37	Allowed	Allowed	Jun–Nov
Watrous Gulch	1.35	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Lower Soda Pass	1.26	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Chief Mountain	1.26	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Kearney Gulch	1.23	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Stanley Cdt Spur	1.07	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Jones Pass	1.03	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Zoom	1.03	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Elk Meadow	0.99	Allowed	Allowed	Jun–Nov
Viewpoint	0.92	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Green Ridge	0.86	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round

Frequently asked questions

Are e-bikes allowed in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests?: 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 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Class 1 access is recorded on 69 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 69 and 69 respectively.
Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests 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 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests?: Most bike-designated trails in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests 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.