USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Manti-La Sal National Forest Trails
In Manti-La Sal National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 139 trail segments (377 mi), Class 2 on 139, and Class 3 on 139. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 74 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 | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 139 | 377 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 139 | 377 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 139 | 377 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Rim Texas Canyon | 11.56 | Restricted | Allowed | — |
| Horse Pasture Canyon | 11.06 | Restricted | Allowed | — |
| South Mountain (Sz) | 10.75 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Muddy Crk N Slope Loop | 10.07 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Hop Creek | 9.62 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Fish Creek Trail | 9.37 | Allowed | Jun–Oct | |
| Tuerto | 9.31 | Restricted | Allowed | — |
| Big Bear Creek Trail | 9.13 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Reeder Trail | 9.13 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Lower Muddy Creek | 8.99 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Vega Creek | 8.74 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| White Rim Trail West | 8.51 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Castle Valley Ridge | 7.83 | Allowed | Jun–Oct | |
| Dairy Trail | 7.69 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Lower Jimmy Keen | 7.62 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Hole Trail | 6.72 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Littles Creek Loop | 6.6 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Red Ledges | 6.53 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Gentry Hollow | 6.33 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Robertson Pasture | 5.98 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Oak Creek | 5.92 | Allowed | Jun–Oct | |
| Pinchot | 5.59 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Tuk Springs Exit Trail | 5.5 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| South Reeder | 5.35 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Dry Wash | 5.29 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Aspen Flat | 5.27 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Lake Canyon #10 West Side | 5.15 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Shay Mountain Trail (098) | 5.07 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Lower Indian Creek | 4.95 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Black Dragon | 4.9 | Restricted | Allowed | — |
| Chimney Park | 4.88 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Highway 31 Trail | 4.85 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Harmon Atv Trail | 4.69 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Brushy Knoll | 4.48 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Rock Canyon | 4.38 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Wild Cattle Hollow | 4.21 | Allowed | Jun–Oct | |
| Burro Pass | 4.17 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Tuk Springs | 4.16 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Beaver Crk To Mount Baldy | 4.07 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Muddy Creek Crossing | 3.98 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Manti-La Sal 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 Manti-La Sal National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 139 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 139 and 139 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Manti-La Sal 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 Manti-La Sal National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Manti-La Sal 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: Manti-La Sal National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Utah
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