Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Gila National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
579mi
designated on 129 segments
35% of mapped trail
E-bike
184miClass 1
designated on 78 segments
11% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
579mi
designated on 129 segments
35% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
184miClass 1
designated on 78 segments
- Class 1184 mi
- Class 2184 mi
- Class 3184 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 78
- Class 3 segments
- 78
Both lanes share one scale: the 1,632 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Gila National Forest, New Mexico. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
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 | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1designatedPedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 78 | 184 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 78 | 184 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental DivideYear-round | 233.44 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Mineral CreekYear-round | 12.52 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Little DryYear-round | 10.39 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Burros SpurYear-round | 9.78 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Mail TrailYear-round | 9.61 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Rabb ParkYear-round | 8.56 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Sycamore Canyon | 8.16 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Flying T SpringYear-round | 7.46 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Frisco BoxYear-round | 6.93 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 976Year-round | 6.85 | Allowed | Allowed |
| 940Year-round | 6.66 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Sawmill Wagon RdYear-round | 6.6 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Dangerous ParkYear-round | 6.52 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 923 | 6.49 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 903 | 5.83 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 949aYear-round | 5.76 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Jim SmithYear-round | 5.69 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Wilson CanyonYear-round | 5.6 | Allowed | Allowed |
| 968Year-round | 5.3 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Frieborn CanyonYear-round | 5.24 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Bear CanyonYear-round | 5.16 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Donahue | 5.04 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Goat CorralYear-round | 4.99 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Gnarly TrailYear-round | 4.97 | Allowed | Allowed |
| 980Year-round | 4.8 | Allowed | Allowed |
| DinesYear-round | 4.77 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Dry Blue Trail | 4.75 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Spur RanchYear-round | 4.73 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Camp CanyonYear-round | 4.64 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Largo Canyon TrailYear-round | 4.61 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Bearwallow CreekYear-round | 4.57 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 946 | 4.48 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Cross Country CourseYear-round | 4.43 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Upper CottonwoodYear-round | 4.43 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Sawmill CanyonYear-round | 4.4 | Allowed | Restricted |
| ChimneyYear-round | 4.28 | Allowed | Allowed |
| 957Year-round | 4.21 | Allowed | Allowed |
| 952Year-round | 4.18 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Mangas SpurYear-round | 4.16 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 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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