USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Trails
In Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 145 trail segments (800 mi), Class 2 on 145, and Class 3 on 145. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 48 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. | 145 | 800 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 145 | 800 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 145 | 800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Trail | 63.49 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Snyder Creek Loop | 50.28 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Bears Ears | 45.17 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Grizzley-Helena | 28.46 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Divide Snowmobile | 26.7 | Allowed | — | |
| Lost Park Snowmobile | 23.3 | Allowed | — | |
| Radial Mountain | 22.55 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Albany Trail | 20.31 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Main Fork | 19.06 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Buffalo Pass Winter | 17.41 | Allowed | — | |
| Pumpcreek Trail | 16.11 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Elkhorn | 16.02 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| California Park Snowmobile | 14.9 | Allowed | — | |
| Whiskey Park Rd Snowmobile | 14.74 | Allowed | — | |
| Tie City Trail System | 13.75 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Never Summer | 13.24 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Morrison Divide | 13.1 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Kellog Trail | 12.66 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Continental Divide Atv | 12.32 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Farwell Snowmobile | 12 | Allowed | — | |
| Quealy Reservoir Spur | 11.74 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Nipple Peak | 11.09 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Meaden Peak Snowmobile | 10.6 | Allowed | — | |
| Red Park Snowmobile | 10 | Allowed | — | |
| Bears Ears Snowmobile | 10 | Allowed | — | |
| Sunquist | 9.75 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Seedhouse Snowmobile | 9.5 | Allowed | — | |
| East Upton Loop 1 | 9.23 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Prospector | 8.79 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Rainbow Lakes | 8.3 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Whiskey Creek | 8.1 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| East Fork Trail | 7.52 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Parkview Creek | 7.2 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Fish Creek | 7.17 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Hay Park | 7.16 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Columbine Snowmobile | 7 | Allowed | — | |
| Columbine Snowmobile | 7 | Allowed | — | |
| Ute-Heart Lake | 6.96 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| West Fish Creek Atv | 6.74 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Little Laramie Trail System | 6.29 | Allowed | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Medicine Bow-Routt 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 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 145 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 145 and 145 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Medicine Bow-Routt 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 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Medicine Bow-Routt 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: Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Colorado
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