Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on White River National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
915mi
designated on 365 segments
34% of mapped trail
E-bike
240miClass 1
designated on 100 segments
9% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
915mi
designated on 365 segments
34% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- May–Nov
E-bike
240miClass 1
designated on 100 segments
- Class 1240 mi
- Class 2231 mi
- Class 3231 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 94
- Class 3 segments
- 94
Both lanes share one scale: the 2,674 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in White River National Forest, Colorado. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In White River National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 100 trail segments (240 mi), Class 2 on 94, and Class 3 on 94. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 365 segments. On Forest Service land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, so it is allowed only where designated.
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 class | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1designatedPedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 100 | 240 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 94 | 231 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 94 | 231 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ColoradoYear-round | 58.69 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Continental Divide N.S.T.May–Nov | 41.1 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Cdnst - ColoradoMay–Nov | 25.44 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Wheeler Nat. Rec. TrailMay–Nov | 14.69 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Fayville OhvMay–Nov | 14.52 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Vail - Frisco Rec PathMay–Nov | 14.46 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Arbaney-KittleJun–Nov | 13.84 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Rocky ForkYear-round | 10.85 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Last ChanceMay–Nov | 10.74 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Two ElkJun–Nov | 9.91 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Coal BasinMay–Nov | 9.87 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Mansfield DitchMay–Nov | 9.54 | Allowed | Restricted |
| North Vail TrailJun–Nov | 8.89 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Cattle CreekMay–Nov | 8.83 | Allowed | Restricted |
| West Grouse CreekMay–Nov | 8.72 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Mill CreekMay–Nov | 8.36 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Peaks TrailMay–Nov | 8.11 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Taylor CreekMay–Nov | 7.9 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Hay ParkYear-round | 7.46 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Miners CreekMay–Nov | 7.01 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Pagoda LakeJun–Aug | 6.96 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Mount SoprisMay–Nov | 6.7 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Green GateMay–Nov | 6.62 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Tenderfoot Mtn | 6.5 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Nottingham RidgeMay–Nov | 6.26 | Allowed | Restricted |
| IronedgeMay–Nov | 6.24 | Allowed | Restricted |
| MillerYear-round | 6.18 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Red Canyon Stock DrivewayMay–Nov | 6.15 | Allowed | Restricted |
| LenaweeMay–Nov | 5.99 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Frisco - Breckenridge Rec PathMay–Nov | 5.89 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Ophir MountainMay–Nov | 5.83 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ptarmigan PeakMay–Nov | 5.82 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Braderich/South ThompsonMay–Nov | 5.69 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Cooper BasinMay–Nov | 5.52 | Allowed | Restricted |
| South BranchMay–Nov | 5.51 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Snell CreekJun–Aug | 5.47 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Meadow MountainMay–Nov | 5.44 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Straight CreekMay–Nov | 5.41 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Lakeshore PerimeterMay–Nov | 5.39 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Prairie MesaMay–Nov | 5.31 | Allowed | Allowed |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in White River 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 White River National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 100 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 94 and 94 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on White River 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 White River National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in White River 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: White River National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Colorado
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