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 196 trail segments (592 mi), Class 2 on 196, and Class 3 on 196. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 362 segments. On Forest Service land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, so it is allowed only where designated.
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 class | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 196 | 592 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 196 | 592 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 196 | 592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Gwt | 21.66 | Allowed | Allowed | Jun–Oct |
| Stansbury Front | 21.09 | Allowed | Allowed | Apr–Nov |
| Bear River-Smith Fork | 17.51 | Allowed | Restricted | Jul–Oct |
| Ridge | 17.39 | Allowed | Allowed | Jun–Oct |
| Gwt Francis Peak To Morgan Co. | 15.57 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Blackhawk | 15.17 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Bonneville Shoreline Trail | 13.81 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| South Fork To Packard Canyon | 13.59 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Gwt Parleys To Big Water | 13.32 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Mapleton-Sawmill Hollow | 12.71 | Allowed | Allowed | Jun–Oct |
| Gwt Big Water To Guardsman Rd | 10.94 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Skyline North | 10 | Allowed | Allowed | May–Nov |
| Sargent Lake Bike | 9.79 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Skyline South | 9.5 | Allowed | Allowed | May–Nov |
| Fifth Water | 9.48 | Allowed | Allowed | Jul–Oct |
| Scenic Byway | 9.06 | Allowed | Allowed | Jun–Oct |
| Little South Fork Trail | 8.83 | Allowed | Allowed | Jun–Oct |
| Gwt Fernwood To Francis Peak | 8.43 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Timpooneke-Chris' Flat | 8.34 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Summit | 8.05 | Allowed | Allowed | Jun–Oct |
| Strawberry Narrows | 7.98 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Willow Creek South | 7.93 | Allowed | Allowed | Jun–Oct |
| White Pine-Bunchgrass Canyon | 7.92 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Cottonwood Second Water | 7.52 | Allowed | Allowed | Jun–Oct |
| Farmington Canyon Atv | 7.31 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Long Hollow | 7.09 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Bonneville Shoreline North | 6.95 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Oct |
| Tufts Creek | 6.62 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Nov |
| Bonneville Shoreline South | 6.61 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Oct |
| Pipeline | 6.59 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Oct |
| Silvia Hollow | 6.47 | Allowed | May–Nov | |
| Rock Canyon/Dry Fork | 6.23 | Allowed | Allowed | Jul–Oct |
| Sheep Creek Connector Trail | 6.19 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Bonneville Shoreline Trail | 6.16 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Dry Canyon | 6.1 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Mueller Park | 6.05 | Allowed | Allowed | May–Nov |
| Shingle Creek | 5.98 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Steam Mill | 5.95 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Left Fork Maple Canyon | 5.81 | Allowed | Allowed | Jun–Oct |
| Abbots Fork | 5.76 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Oct |
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 196 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 196 and 196 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.
See also: Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Utah
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