USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Pike and San Isabel National Forests Trails
In Pike and San Isabel National Forests, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 182 trail segments (681 mi), Class 2 on 182, and Class 3 on 182. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 136 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. | 182 | 681 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 182 | 681 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 182 | 681 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 194.38 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Rainbow | 99.92 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Turtle Mountain | 41.3 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Brookside-Mccurdy | 32.51 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Signal Butte Multi Use | 32.23 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Midland Bike Trail | 19.62 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Turtle Mountain | 15.85 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Indian | 13.56 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Long Hollow | 12.49 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Tanner/East Bear Gulch | 12.24 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Indian Creek | 11.41 | Allowed | Restricted | Jan–Mar, Jun–Dec |
| Cisneros | 11.18 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| South Park | 11.12 | Allowed | Restricted | Jan–Mar, Jun–Dec |
| Rampart Reservoir | 10.86 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Rule Spur | 10.5 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Phantom Spur | 10.16 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Devils Revenge | 9.49 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Little Scraggy | 9.35 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Beginner | 9.22 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| St. Charles | 9.22 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Picket Wire Canyonlands | 8.56 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| 787 | 7.91 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| South Apache | 7.46 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Threemile | 7.23 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Noddle | 7.22 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Skeleton | 7.2 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Log Jumper | 7.04 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Powerline | 7 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Greens Creek | 6.83 | Allowed | Allowed | Apr–Nov |
| Tunnel | 6.71 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Bergen Rock | 6.65 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Pole Creek | 6.55 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Burning Bear | 6.5 | Allowed | Restricted | Jan–May, December |
| Hancock Lake/Cdnst | 6.5 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Triad Ridge Single Track | 6.35 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Poplar Gulch | 6.34 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Little Moab | 6.25 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Monument | 6.22 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hay Creek East Trail | 6.19 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Turquoise Lake | 6.13 | Allowed | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Pike and San Isabel 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 Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Class 1 access is recorded on 182 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 182 and 182 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Pike and San Isabel 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 Pike and San Isabel National Forests?
- Most bike-designated trails in Pike and San Isabel 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.
See also: Pike and San Isabel National Forests trail data profile · E-bikes across Colorado
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