Are e-bikes allowed in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache 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 Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 369 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 369 and 369 respectively.

Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Uinta-Wasatch-Cache 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 Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest?

Most bike-designated trails in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest carry a Jun–Oct season window in the USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later as snow clears. Always confirm current conditions with the ranger district.

USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026

E-Bikes on Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Trails

In Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 369 trail segments (565 mi), Class 2 on 369, and Class 3 on 369. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 707 segments. On Forest Service land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, so it is allowed only where designated.

369

Class 1 segments

565 mi

369

Class 2 segments

369

Class 3 segments

707

Conventional bike segments

1,030 mi

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 access by class in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, from USFS travel-management data
E-bike class	Definition	Trail segments with access	Miles
Class 1 designated	Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle.	369	565 mi
Class 2 designated	Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling).	369	565 mi
Class 3 designated	Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle.	369	565 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
South Fork To Packard Canyon	13.46	Accepted but discouraged	Allowed	Jun–Oct
Sheep Creek Connector Trail	6.19	Accepted but discouraged	Allowed	Jun–Sep
Mueller Park	6.05	Allowed	Allowed	May–Nov
Spring Hollow	5.7	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Fifth Water	4.77	Allowed	Allowed	Year-round
Packard Canyon	4.26	Allowed	Allowed	Year-round
Mahogany Ridge	4.11	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Ephraims Cutoff	3.51	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Wardsworth Canyon	3.34	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Soapstone Ponds	3.04	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Pole Hollow	2.63	Allowed	Not designated	Jun–Oct
Georges Park	2.53	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Sargent Lake A Bike	2.38	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Slader Ridge Atv	2.3	Accepted but discouraged	Allowed	Jan–Apr, Jun–Dec
Oakley	1.85	Allowed	Not designated	Jun–Oct
Gold Hill Atv	1.8	Accepted but discouraged	Allowed	May–Dec
Broadhead Loop 2	1.78	Accepted but discouraged	Allowed	Jun–Oct
Trail Creek Atv	1.77	Allowed	Allowed	Year-round
Iron Mine Creek	1.71	Allowed	Allowed	Jun–Oct
China Lake	1.7	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Georges Park-Burnt Rdg Connect	1.65	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Sargent Lake B Bike	1.5	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Maxwell Atv	1.43	Accepted but discouraged	Allowed	Jun–Sep
Holiday Atv	1.37	Accepted but discouraged	Allowed	Jan–Apr, Jun–Dec
Pineview West	1.32	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Oakley	1.31	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Soapstone Ponds	1.26	Allowed	Not designated	Jun–Oct
Cold Water	1.2	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Castle Lake	1.16	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Richards Hollow Elbow	1.16	Allowed	Allowed	Year-round
Georges Park Nw Spur	1.09	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Bear River-Smith Fork Connect	1.08	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Currant Creek	1.07	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Georges Park South Spur	1.04	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Mistake Road Atv Connect	1.01	Allowed	Not designated	Year-round
Georges Park W Spur	0.97	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Seymour Canyon	0.97	Allowed	Restricted	Year-round
Elk Valley Divide	0.95	Allowed	Allowed	Year-round
Wolverine Atv I	0.9	Accepted but discouraged	Allowed	May–Dec
Gilbert Creek Atv Trail	0.85	Allowed	Allowed	May–Dec

Frequently asked questions

Are e-bikes allowed in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache 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 Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 369 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 369 and 369 respectively.
Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Uinta-Wasatch-Cache 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 Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest?: Most bike-designated trails in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest carry a Jun–Oct season window in the USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later as snow clears. Always confirm current conditions with the ranger district.