Updated October 2026
Are E-Bikes Allowed in Utah National Forests?
Mountain bike
1,374mi
designated on 482 segments
15% of mapped trail
E-bike
3,370miClass 1
designated on 1,191 segments
37% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
1,374mi
designated on 482 segments
15% of mapped trail
E-bike
3,370miClass 1
designated on 1,191 segments
- Class 13,370 mi
- Class 23,370 mi
- Class 33,370 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- National forests
- 5
- Class 2 segments
- 1,191
- Class 3 segments
- 1,191
Both lanes share one scale: the 9,037 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Utah's 5 national forests. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
On National Forest land in Utah, e-bikes are treated as motor vehicles. USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 1,191 trail segments (3,370 mi), Class 2 on 1,191, and Class 3 on 1,191 across 5 national forests. Everywhere else, an e-bike is allowed only where motor-vehicle use is allowed.
E-bike access by class across Utah
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.
| E-bike class | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1designatedPedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 1,191 | 3,370 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 1,191 | 3,370 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 1,191 | 3,370 mi |
By national forest
Open a forest for its trail-by-trail e-bike breakdown and season windows.
| National forest | Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 | Bike trails |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishlake National Forest | 627 | 627 | 627 | 5 |
| Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest | 196 | 196 | 196 | 362 |
| Ashley National Forest | 139 | 139 | 139 | 1 |
| Manti-La Sal National Forest | 139 | 139 | 139 | 74 |
| Dixie National Forest | 90 | 90 | 90 | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Utah national forests?
- Only where designated. 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 Utah, USFS data records Class 1 access on 1,191 trail segments and Class 2/3 on far fewer. Check the specific forest before you ride.
- What's the difference between Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bikes on national forest trails?
- Class 1: Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. Class 2: Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). Class 3: Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. On Forest Service land all three are motor vehicles regardless of class, so access depends on the trail's motorized designation.
- Can I ride a Class 2 (throttle) e-bike on Utah forest trails?
- Rarely. Class 2 access is recorded on only 1,191 segments statewide — most non-motorized singletrack that allows Class 1 still excludes throttle-assist Class 2 and 3 e-bikes. Verify with the managing ranger district.
See also: Utah mountain-bike trail overview · E-bike rules by state