USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Boise National Forest Trails
In Boise National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 344 trail segments (1,286 mi), Class 2 on 344, and Class 3 on 344. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 458 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. | 344 | 1,286 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 344 | 1,286 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 344 | 1,286 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkham Ridge | 35.66 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Deadwood Ridge | 22.52 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| West Mountain | 16.9 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Black Warrior | 16.12 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Bull Creek | 15.71 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Danskin #317 | 15.68 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Warm Springs | 14.32 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Rabbit Creek Loop | 13.81 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| West Fork Wet Foot | 12.98 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Ten Mile Ridge | 12.52 | Allowed | Allowed | Jun–Oct |
| Table Mountain | 12.4 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| William Pogue National Recreat | 12.31 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Lava Mountain | 12.23 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Danskin #500 | 12.07 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Crosscut South | 12 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Crooked River | 11.85 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Link | 11.77 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Hot Creek | 11.73 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Julie Creek | 11.39 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Needles Route | 11.14 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Upper Pine Creek | 10.79 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Hungarian Ridge | 10.76 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Tyndall Creek | 10.48 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Devils Creek | 10.11 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Airline | 10.07 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Corbus Creek | 10.07 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Corral Creek | 9.97 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Bear Summit | 9.76 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| East Mountain Way | 9.65 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Lightning Ridge | 9.65 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Middle Fork Payette River | 9.48 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Grand Mountain | 9.37 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Crooked Pike Loop | 9.26 | Allowed | Allowed | Jun–Sep |
| Sheep Mountain | 9.03 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Burnt Log | 8.87 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Dollar Creek Way | 8.72 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Bear River | 8.69 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| West Warrior | 8.67 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Horse Heaven | 8.65 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Danskin #300 | 8.43 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Boise 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 Boise National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 344 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 344 and 344 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Boise 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 Boise National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Boise National Forest 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: Boise National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Idaho
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