Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Santa Fe National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
133mi
designated on 33 segments
14% of mapped trail
E-bike
86.9miClass 1
designated on 54 segments
9% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
133mi
designated on 33 segments
14% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- May–Oct
E-bike
86.9miClass 1
designated on 54 segments
- Class 186.9 mi
- Class 286.9 mi
- Class 386.9 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 54
- Class 3 segments
- 54
Both lanes share one scale: the 923 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Santa Fe National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 54 trail segments (86.9 mi), Class 2 on 54, and Class 3 on 54. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 33 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. | 54 | 86.9 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 54 | 86.9 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 54 | 86.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WinsorMay–Oct | 24.39 | Allowed | Restricted |
| BorregoJun–Oct | 21.26 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Camino RealYear-round | 8.26 | Allowed | Restricted |
| PerimeterYear-round | 7.77 | Allowed | Not designated |
| CapulinMay–Nov | 7.13 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Quemazon TrailMay–Oct | 6.29 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Los Triegos Loop | 5.24 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Osha Medio | 5.14 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Guaje RidgeMay–Oct | 5.14 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Rio CebollaMay–Nov | 4.96 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Pajarito Nordic TrailMay–Nov | 4.61 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ojelata | 4.32 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Canoncito | 4.19 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Alamitos Loop | 4.16 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Soda SpringsMay–Oct | 4.04 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Mule Train | 3.94 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Ghost TownMay–Sep | 3.91 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Pajarito CanyonMay–Oct | 3.78 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Corral Canyon | 3.71 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Guaje Connector | 3.27 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Cabra LoopMay–Oct | 3.03 | Allowed | Not designated |
| ValleMay–Oct | 2.96 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Ojitos PolvaderaJun–Oct | 2.91 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Pine Spring | 2.76 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Cerro Blanco | 2.49 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| SaddlebackMay–Oct | 2.48 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Aspen Spur | 2.42 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| ChamisaMay–Oct | 2.39 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Corral | 2.29 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Vegitas | 2.19 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Seco | 2.12 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Twin CabinsYear-round | 2.12 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Valle | 2 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Jaspe | 1.99 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| La Jara | 1.91 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Lake Fork Mesa LoopYear-round | 1.89 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Cerro PeladoJun–Nov | 1.84 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Water CanyonMay–Oct | 1.79 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Chupaderos South | 1.75 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Lake Fork MesaYear-round | 1.74 | Allowed | Allowed |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 54 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 54 and 54 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Santa Fe National Forest carry a May–Oct season window in the USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later as snow clears. Always confirm current conditions with the ranger district.
See also: Santa Fe National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across New Mexico
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