Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
250mi
designated on 122 segments
7% of mapped trail
E-bike
1,151miClass 1
designated on 1,810 segments
31% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
250mi
designated on 122 segments
7% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Jun–Oct
E-bike
1,151miClass 1
designated on 1,810 segments
- Class 11,151 mi
- Class 21,151 mi
- Class 31,151 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 1,810
- Class 3 segments
- 1,810
Both lanes share one scale: the 3,756 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 1,810 trail segments (1,151 mi), Class 2 on 1,810, and Class 3 on 1,810. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 122 segments. On Forest Service land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, so it is allowed only where designated.
E-bike access by class
This forest has completed e-bike travel-management designations: the dataset records Class 1 access on more trail segments than it does for conventional bikes, because the e-bike fields were filled in comprehensively during that process.
| E-bike class | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1designatedPedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 1,810 | 1,151 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 1,810 | 1,151 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 1,810 | 1,151 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Trail | 41.63 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Mt. City Atv | 30.45 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Gold Venture LoopYear-round | 22.28 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Clear Creek TrailJun–Oct | 14.79 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Capital To TahoeJun–Oct | 10.11 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Sierra CanyonJun–Oct | 9.43 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Cahill Canyon RunYear-round | 9 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Halo TrailJun–Oct | 8.27 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Clear Creek ExtensionJun–Oct | 7.88 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Gull | 7.85 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Genoa Foothill TrailJun–Oct | 7.59 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Scott Canyon Trail | 7.52 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Ophir CreekJun–Oct | 7.46 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Wilson Canyon St | 7.36 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Ash To Kings TrailJun–Oct | 7.13 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Winchell Lake | 7.11 | Restricted | Allowed |
| Charity ValleyJun–Oct | 7.1 | Allowed | Restricted |
| North Fork Cold Creek | 7.02 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| George | 7.01 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Bob Scott SlideYear-round | 6.96 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Pony Express LoopYear-round | 6.89 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Dead Horse | 6.49 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Altitude Trail | 6.1 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Deep Creek To Box Canyon | 5.86 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Buck | 5.81 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Mitchell 5 | 5.71 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Castle LoopYear-round | 5.22 | Allowed | Not designated |
| BristleconeMay–Nov | 5.1 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Crest Cut-OffYear-round | 5.07 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Copper Mountain | 4.73 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Lower ShowgirlYear-round | 4.71 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Summitt | 4.68 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Ice Plant Atv Loop | 4.59 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Columbet | 4.48 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Lobdell Summit | 4.47 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| TamarackYear-round | 4.32 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Wilderness Trail | 4.23 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Wood | 4.22 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Jack | 4.14 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Lincoln BypassJun–Oct | 4.14 | Allowed | Restricted |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Humboldt-Toiyabe 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 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 1,810 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 1,810 and 1,810 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Humboldt-Toiyabe 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 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest carry a Jun–Oct season window in the USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later as snow clears. Always confirm current conditions with the ranger district.
See also: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Nevada
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