Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Caribou-Targhee National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
2,696mi
designated on 932 segments
66% of mapped trail
E-bike
1,502miClass 1
designated on 527 segments
37% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
2,696mi
designated on 932 segments
66% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
1,502miClass 1
designated on 527 segments
- Class 11,502 mi
- Class 21,502 mi
- Class 31,502 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 527
- Class 3 segments
- 527
Both lanes share one scale: the 4,054 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
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 | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1designatedPedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 527 | 1,502 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 527 | 1,502 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HighlineYear-round | 61.33 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Railroad Right-Of-WayYear-round | 39.43 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Continental DivideYear-round | 27.92 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Boundary TrailYear-round | 27.78 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Continental Divide TrailYear-round | 20.16 | Allowed | Not designated |
| DivideYear-round | 20.02 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Continental Divide TrailYear-round | 17.18 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Crooked Creek - Willow CreekYear-round | 16.82 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Big Bend Ridge TrailYear-round | 16.38 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Sheep DrivewayYear-round | 16.05 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Bitch CreekYear-round | 14.46 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Webber Creek - Divide Creek | 13.91 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| DecosterYear-round | 13.59 | Allowed | Not designated |
| West Elkhorn FoothillsYear-round | 13.44 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Bald MountainYear-round | 12.55 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Piney PassYear-round | 11.75 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Big Elk CreekYear-round | 11.69 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Continental DivideYear-round | 11.63 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Sf Tincup Ck- Nf Hyde CkYear-round | 10.99 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Lander Trail-Terrace CanyonYear-round | 10.94 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Red RidgeYear-round | 10.58 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Bell Marsh-Walker-GoodenoughYear-round | 10.49 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Dunns/Home CanyonYear-round | 10.43 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Continental Divide TrailYear-round | 10.22 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Salt BasinYear-round | 10 | Allowed | Not designated |
| New Canyon To Third CreekYear-round | 9.88 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Alex Draw To Mcgary CanyonYear-round | 9.81 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Black MoutainYear-round | 9.7 | Allowed | Allowed |
| South Fork Indian CreekYear-round | 9.64 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Trail-Jacknife-Tincup CreekYear-round | 9.45 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Spring Creek DivideYear-round | 8.98 | Allowed | Not designated |
| White CanyonYear-round | 8.62 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Webster RidgeYear-round | 8.54 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Water Canyon LimekilnYear-round | 8.32 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Big Hole CrestYear-round | 8.31 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Bear Creek/SheepYear-round | 8.25 | Allowed | Allowed |
| South Fork Bear CreekYear-round | 8.12 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Deadhorse RidgeYear-round | 8.04 | Allowed | Allowed |
| North IndianYear-round | 7.87 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Dude CreekApr–Nov | 7.78 | Allowed | Restricted |
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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