USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on San Juan National Forest Trails
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 | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 131 | 563 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 131 | 563 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-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 | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Loop | 12.48 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Dec |
| Little Bean Canyon | 11.8 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Morrison | 11.65 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Stoner Mesa | 11.44 | Allowed | Allowed | Jun–Oct |
| West Mancos | 11.22 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Blackhawk - Co.Trail | 11.01 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| 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 Overlook | 8.65 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Treasure Mountain | 8.57 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Boggy | 8.51 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Shush Bekeeh | 8.49 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Mule Mountain | 8.48 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Lost Chicken | 8.38 | Allowed | Restricted | Apr–Nov |
| Cascade Creek | 8.1 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Priest Gulch | 7.89 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Turkey Springs | 7.61 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Lower Ryman | 7.47 | Allowed | Restricted | Jan–May, Jul–Dec |
| East Fork | 7.44 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Devils Hole | 7.1 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Navajo Peak | 7.03 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Gopher | 6.82 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| 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 Yaakwi | 6.46 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Willow Draw | 6.24 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Dutch Creek | 6.1 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Cutthroat | 5.99 | Allowed | Allowed | May–Nov |
| Italian Canyon | 5.94 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
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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