USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Caribou-Targhee National Forest Trails
In Caribou-Targhee National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 527 trail segments (1,502 mi), Class 2 on 527, and Class 3 on 527. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 932 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. | 527 | 1,502 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 527 | 1,502 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 527 | 1,502 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highline | 61.33 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Railroad Right-Of-Way | 39.43 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Continental Divide | 27.92 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Boundary Trail | 27.78 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Continental Divide Trail | 20.16 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Divide | 20.02 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Continental Divide Trail | 17.18 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Crooked Creek - Willow Creek | 16.82 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Big Bend Ridge Trail | 16.38 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Sheep Driveway | 16.05 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Bitch Creek | 14.46 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Webber Creek - Divide Creek | 13.91 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Decoster | 13.59 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| West Elkhorn Foothills | 13.44 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Bald Mountain | 12.55 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Piney Pass | 11.75 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Big Elk Creek | 11.69 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Continental Divide | 11.63 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Sf Tincup Ck- Nf Hyde Ck | 10.99 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Lander Trail-Terrace Canyon | 10.94 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Red Ridge | 10.58 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Bell Marsh-Walker-Goodenough | 10.49 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Dunns/Home Canyon | 10.43 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Continental Divide Trail | 10.22 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Salt Basin | 10 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| New Canyon To Third Creek | 9.88 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Alex Draw To Mcgary Canyon | 9.81 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Black Moutain | 9.7 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| South Fork Indian Creek | 9.64 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Trail-Jacknife-Tincup Creek | 9.45 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Spring Creek Divide | 8.98 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| White Canyon | 8.62 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Webster Ridge | 8.54 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Water Canyon Limekiln | 8.32 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Big Hole Crest | 8.31 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Bear Creek/Sheep | 8.25 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| South Fork Bear Creek | 8.12 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Deadhorse Ridge | 8.04 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| North Indian | 7.87 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Dude Creek | 7.78 | Allowed | Restricted | Apr–Nov |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Caribou-Targhee 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 Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 527 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 527 and 527 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Caribou-Targhee 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 Caribou-Targhee National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Caribou-Targhee 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: Caribou-Targhee National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Idaho
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