Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Lincoln National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
37.2mi
designated on 17 segments
7% of mapped trail
E-bike
181miClass 1
designated on 61 segments
33% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
37.2mi
designated on 17 segments
7% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
181miClass 1
designated on 61 segments
- Class 1181 mi
- Class 2181 mi
- Class 3181 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 61
- Class 3 segments
- 61
Both lanes share one scale: the 554 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Lincoln National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 61 trail segments (181 mi), Class 2 on 61, and Class 3 on 61. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 17 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. | 61 | 181 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 61 | 181 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 61 | 181 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rim | 31.33 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Alamo Canyon | 6.87 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Grindstone Canyon LoopYear-round | 6.76 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Dry Canyon | 5.81 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Dark Cyn | 5.68 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Lucas Cyn | 5.15 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Scott Able | 4.74 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Willie White | 4.57 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Benson Cyn | 4.45 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Juniper Ridge | 4.45 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Hubbell Cyn | 4.42 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Wills Cyn | 4.4 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Lick Cyn | 4.22 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Apple Tree Cyn | 4.13 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Caballero Cyn | 4.03 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Camp Wilderness Ridge Spur | 4 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Little Lewis Cyn | 3.99 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Upper RavenYear-round | 3.56 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Cedar CreekYear-round | 3.43 | Allowed | Restricted |
| "A" | 3.35 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Grindstone Mesa LoopYear-round | 3.3 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Upper Wills Cyn | 3.19 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Perk Canyon TrailApr–Oct | 2.97 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Alamo Peak | 2.95 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Alfred Hale ConnectorYear-round | 2.79 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Roundup Ground | 2.79 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Elk Cyn | 2.74 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Little Apache | 2.74 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Schofield Cyn | 2.68 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Grindstone ConnectorYear-round | 2.67 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Old Cloudcroft Hwy | 2.62 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Pumphouse Ridge Iii | 2.6 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Upper Dry Cyn | 2.58 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Sand Wash | 2.56 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Perk Ridge Trail | 2.54 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Schofield/Benson Cyn | 2.41 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Grindstone RidgeYear-round | 2.4 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Long Canyon | 2.22 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Ranchario | 2.19 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Lower RavenYear-round | 2.15 | Allowed | Restricted |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Lincoln 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 Lincoln National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 61 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 61 and 61 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Lincoln 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 Lincoln National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Lincoln 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: Lincoln National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across New Mexico
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