USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Cibola National Forest Trails
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 | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 109 | 202 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 109 | 202 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-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 | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faulty | 8.97 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Milk Ranch | 7.31 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Motorized 313 | 6.8 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Foothills | 6.49 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Challenge | 6.39 | Allowed | Restricted | Apr–Nov |
| Motorized 402 | 6.11 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Motorized 415 | 5.65 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Lost Lake Rim | 5.63 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Motorized 309 | 5.16 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Plush | 5.13 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| 10k | 4.98 | Allowed | Restricted | Apr–Nov |
| Coyote | 4.78 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Motorized 332 | 4.66 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Sawmill | 4.59 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| 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 Haze | 4.1 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Delberts | 4.01 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Tampico Springs | 3.96 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Motorized 340 | 3.95 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Motorized 315 | 3.58 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Y2k | 3.55 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Quasimodo | 3.54 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Bear Scat | 3.5 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Quaking Aspen | 3.43 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Motorized 416 | 3.41 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Motorized 401 | 3.37 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Motorized 302 | 3.35 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Ellis | 3.32 | Allowed | Restricted | Apr–Nov |
| 615 | 3.31 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Turkey Trot | 3.2 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| 106 Road | 3.07 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Mahogany | 3.05 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| 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' | 2.88 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Motorized 301 | 2.8 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Burma Rd Trail | 2.8 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
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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