USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on White River National Forest Trails
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 | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 100 | 240 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 94 | 231 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-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 | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 58.69 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Continental Divide N.S.T. | 41.1 | Allowed | May–Nov | |
| Cdnst - Colorado | 25.44 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Wheeler Nat. Rec. Trail | 14.69 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Fayville Ohv | 14.52 | Allowed | Allowed | May–Nov |
| Vail - Frisco Rec Path | 14.46 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Arbaney-Kittle | 13.84 | Allowed | Allowed | Jun–Nov |
| Rocky Fork | 10.85 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Last Chance | 10.74 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Two Elk | 9.91 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Nov |
| Coal Basin | 9.87 | Allowed | May–Nov | |
| Mansfield Ditch | 9.54 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| North Vail Trail | 8.89 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Nov |
| Cattle Creek | 8.83 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| West Grouse Creek | 8.72 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Mill Creek | 8.36 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Peaks Trail | 8.11 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Taylor Creek | 7.9 | Allowed | Allowed | May–Nov |
| Hay Park | 7.46 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Miners Creek | 7.01 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Pagoda Lake | 6.96 | Allowed | Allowed | Jun–Aug |
| Mount Sopris | 6.7 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Green Gate | 6.62 | Allowed | Allowed | May–Nov |
| Tenderfoot Mtn | 6.5 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Nottingham Ridge | 6.26 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Ironedge | 6.24 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Miller | 6.18 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Red Canyon Stock Driveway | 6.15 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Lenawee | 5.99 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Frisco - Breckenridge Rec Path | 5.89 | Allowed | Allowed | May–Nov |
| Ophir Mountain | 5.83 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Ptarmigan Peak | 5.82 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Braderich/South Thompson | 5.69 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Cooper Basin | 5.52 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| South Branch | 5.51 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Snell Creek | 5.47 | Allowed | Allowed | Jun–Aug |
| Meadow Mountain | 5.44 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Straight Creek | 5.41 | Allowed | Allowed | May–Nov |
| Lakeshore Perimeter | 5.39 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Prairie Mesa | 5.31 | Allowed | Allowed | May–Nov |
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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