Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on San Juan National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
218mi
designated on 61 segments
11% of mapped trail
E-bike
563miClass 1
designated on 131 segments
29% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
218mi
designated on 61 segments
11% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- May–Nov
E-bike
563miClass 1
designated on 131 segments
- Class 1563 mi
- Class 2563 mi
- Class 3563 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 131
- Class 3 segments
- 131
Both lanes share one scale: the 1,931 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in San Juan National Forest, Colorado. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In San Juan National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 131 trail segments (563 mi), Class 2 on 131, and Class 3 on 131. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 61 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. | 131 | 563 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 131 | 563 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 131 | 563 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Loop | 33.77 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Turkey Creek | 19.7 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Hermosa Creek | 19.4 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Sand Creek | 14.91 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Bear Creek | 14.03 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Piedra Stock Dr | 13.94 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Calico South | 12.53 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Sage Hen LoopMay–Dec | 12.48 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Little Bean CanyonJun–Oct | 11.8 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Morrison | 11.65 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Stoner MesaJun–Oct | 11.44 | Allowed | Allowed |
| West Mancos | 11.22 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Blackhawk - Co.TrailJun–Oct | 11.01 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Boggy Lower Loop | 10.9 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Boggy Upper Loop | 9.55 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Devil Mountain | 8.74 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Pinkerton-Flagstaff | 8.71 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Mcphee OverlookMay–Nov | 8.65 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Treasure Mountain | 8.57 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| BoggyJun–Oct | 8.51 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Shush BekeehJun–Oct | 8.49 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Mule Mountain | 8.48 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Lost ChickenApr–Nov | 8.38 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Cascade Creek | 8.1 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Priest Gulch | 7.89 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Turkey SpringsMay–Nov | 7.61 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Lower RymanJan–May, Jul–Dec | 7.47 | Allowed | Restricted |
| East Fork | 7.44 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Devils Hole | 7.1 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Navajo Peak | 7.03 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| GopherMay–Nov | 6.82 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Calico North | 6.82 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Chicken Creek | 6.8 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Box Canyon | 6.79 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Willow Divide Ohv | 6.79 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Tava YaakwiJun–Oct | 6.46 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Willow Draw | 6.24 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Dutch Creek | 6.1 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| CutthroatMay–Nov | 5.99 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Italian CanyonJun–Oct | 5.94 | Allowed | Restricted |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in San Juan 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 San Juan National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 131 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 131 and 131 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on San Juan 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 San Juan National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in San Juan National Forest carry a May–Nov season window in the USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later as snow clears. Always confirm current conditions with the ranger district.
See also: San Juan National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Colorado
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