USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Gila National Forest Trails
In Gila National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 78 trail segments (184 mi), Class 2 on 78, and Class 3 on 78. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 129 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. | 78 | 184 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 78 | 184 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 78 | 184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Divide | 233.44 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Mineral Creek | 12.52 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Little Dry | 10.39 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Burros Spur | 9.78 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Mail Trail | 9.61 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Rabb Park | 8.56 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Sycamore Canyon | 8.16 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Flying T Spring | 7.46 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Frisco Box | 6.93 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| 976 | 6.85 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| 940 | 6.66 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Sawmill Wagon Rd | 6.6 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Dangerous Park | 6.52 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| 923 | 6.49 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 903 | 5.83 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 949a | 5.76 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Jim Smith | 5.69 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Wilson Canyon | 5.6 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| 968 | 5.3 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Frieborn Canyon | 5.24 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Bear Canyon | 5.16 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Donahue | 5.04 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Goat Corral | 4.99 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Gnarly Trail | 4.97 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| 980 | 4.8 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Dines | 4.77 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Dry Blue Trail | 4.75 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Spur Ranch | 4.73 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Camp Canyon | 4.64 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Largo Canyon Trail | 4.61 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Bearwallow Creek | 4.57 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| 946 | 4.48 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Cross Country Course | 4.43 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Upper Cottonwood | 4.43 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Sawmill Canyon | 4.4 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Chimney | 4.28 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| 957 | 4.21 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| 952 | 4.18 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Mangas Spur | 4.16 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| 908 | 4.15 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Gila 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 Gila National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 78 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 78 and 78 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Gila 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 Gila National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Gila 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: Gila National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across New Mexico
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