Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Cibola National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
190mi
designated on 102 segments
24% of mapped trail
E-bike
202miClass 1
designated on 109 segments
25% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
190mi
designated on 102 segments
24% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
202miClass 1
designated on 109 segments
- Class 1202 mi
- Class 2202 mi
- Class 3202 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 109
- Class 3 segments
- 109
Both lanes share one scale: the 796 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Cibola National Forest, New Mexico. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Cibola National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 109 trail segments (202 mi), Class 2 on 109, and Class 3 on 109. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 102 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. | 109 | 202 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 109 | 202 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 109 | 202 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FaultyYear-round | 8.97 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Milk RanchYear-round | 7.31 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Motorized 313 | 6.8 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| FoothillsYear-round | 6.49 | Allowed | Restricted |
| ChallengeApr–Nov | 6.39 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Motorized 402 | 6.11 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Motorized 415 | 5.65 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Lost Lake RimYear-round | 5.63 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Motorized 309 | 5.16 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| PlushYear-round | 5.13 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 10kApr–Nov | 4.98 | Allowed | Restricted |
| CoyoteYear-round | 4.78 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Motorized 332 | 4.66 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| SawmillYear-round | 4.59 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Poker Chip | 4.35 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Motorized 351 | 4.31 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Motorized 321 | 4.11 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Purple HazeYear-round | 4.1 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Delberts | 4.01 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Tampico SpringsYear-round | 3.96 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Motorized 340 | 3.95 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Motorized 315 | 3.58 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Y2kYear-round | 3.55 | Allowed | Not designated |
| QuasimodoYear-round | 3.54 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Bear Scat | 3.5 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Quaking AspenYear-round | 3.43 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Motorized 416 | 3.41 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Motorized 401 | 3.37 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Motorized 302 | 3.35 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| EllisApr–Nov | 3.32 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 615 | 3.31 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Turkey TrotYear-round | 3.2 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 106 Road | 3.07 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| MahoganyYear-round | 3.05 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Motorized 333 | 2.99 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Motorized 341 | 2.94 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Motorized 203 | 2.89 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Mikes Rippin'Year-round | 2.88 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Motorized 301 | 2.8 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Burma Rd TrailYear-round | 2.8 | Allowed | Restricted |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Cibola 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 Cibola National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 109 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 109 and 109 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Cibola 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 Cibola National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Cibola 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: Cibola National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across New Mexico
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