How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Prescott National Forest?

Prescott National Forest has about 556 mi of bike-designated trail across 177 segments, out of 898 mi of total National Forest System trail.

What is the riding season in Prescott National Forest?

Most bike-designated trails in Prescott National Forest carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails clear later.

Are e-bikes allowed in Prescott National Forest?

Only where designated. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 123 segments. See the e-bike rules page for the class-by-class breakdown.

Updated October 2026

Prescott National Forest Mountain Bike Trails

Mountain bike

556mi

designated on 177 segments

62% of mapped trail

E-bike

400miClass 1

designated on 123 segments

45% of mapped trail

Mountain bike

556mi

designated on 177 segments

62% of mapped trail

Season on record: Year-round
Bike Access Grade: A85% of rideable miles open to bikes. How we grade

E-bike

400miClass 1

designated on 123 segments

Class 1400 mi
Class 2400 mi
Class 3400 mi

Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.

Ridable trails: 199
Mapped trail: 898 mi on 368 segments

Both lanes share one scale: the 898 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Prescott National Forest, Arizona. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.

Prescott National Forest earns a Bike Access Grade of A: 85% of its rideable trail miles are open to mountain bikes, with Class-1 e-bike access on part of the network. Excellent — most rideable trail miles are open to mountain bikes, with Class-1 e-bike access too.

Prescott National Forest carries 898 mi of mapped National Forest System trail, of which 556 mi across 177 segments is designated for mountain bikes, typically open Year-round. Class 1 e-bikes are designated on 123 segments (400 mi).

Reviewed by CanIBikeHere Editorial Team · Updated Oct 15, 2026

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Of the 898 mi of mapped trail in Prescott National Forest, 62% — 556 mi across 177 bike-designated segments — is open to mountain bikes in USFS travel-management data.

Tread is overwhelmingly native dirt: USFS lists native material on 359 of 368 surfaced segments (98%).

On the USFS difficulty rating, intermediate is the most common designation here — 149 of 368 rated segments (40%) — across all uses, not bikes alone.

USFS records a year-round bike season for this forest, though high-elevation trails clear later in practice.

The longest single named bike segment in the data is Wagoner at 22.84 mi on native dirt, rated easy by USFS and open Year-round.

Class 1 e-bikes are designated on 123 segments (400 mi), and 6 segments carry an ADA-accessibility flag in the same dataset.

Trail surface

Native Material359
Ac- Asphalt7
Imported Compacted Material2

USFS trail class (1 = primitive · 5 = developed)

Class 2225
Class 3126
Class 47
Class 15
Class 55

62% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. Note: USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating from it.

Largest bike-designated trails

Trail	Miles	Surface	Trail class	Bike season
WagonerNative MaterialYear-round	22.84	Native Material	—	Year-round
MiltaryNative MaterialYear-round	19.39	Native Material	—	Year-round
Camp VerdeNative Material	12.5	Native Material	—	—
BullroadNative MaterialYear-round	12.14	Native Material	—	Year-round
Yankee DoodleNative MaterialYear-round	11.34	Native Material	—	Year-round
Toohey Trick TankNative MaterialYear-round	10.96	Native Material	—	Year-round
Box TNative MaterialYear-round	10.39	Native Material	—	Year-round
Blind IndianNative MaterialYear-round	9.99	Native Material	—	Year-round
Tin Trough SpringsNative MaterialYear-round	9.83	Native Material	—	Year-round
General CrookNative MaterialYear-round	9.7	Native Material	—	Year-round
RanchNative MaterialYear-round	9.52	Native Material	—	Year-round
Groom Creek LoopNative MaterialYear-round	9.05	Native Material	—	Year-round
Arrastra CreekNative Material	8.64	Native Material	—	—
Cold WaterNative MaterialYear-round	8.25	Native Material	—	Year-round
West SpruceNative MaterialYear-round	8.21	Native Material	—	Year-round
AlmostaNative MaterialYear-round	8.05	Native Material	—	Year-round
South BenchesNative MaterialYear-round	8.03	Native Material	—	Year-round
Tailhoit MesaNative MaterialYear-round	7.93	Native Material	—	Year-round
Black CanyonNative MaterialYear-round	7.63	Native Material	—	Year-round
Lane MountainNative Material	6.99	Native Material	—	—
WillowNative MaterialYear-round	6.9	Native Material	—	Year-round
JavalinaNative MaterialYear-round	6.8	Native Material	—	Year-round
Sob CanyonNative MaterialYear-round	6.8	Native Material	—	Year-round
HomesteadNative MaterialYear-round	6.78	Native Material	—	Year-round
Martin CanyonNative MaterialYear-round	6.2	Native Material	—	Year-round

Every trail in Prescott National Forest

All 199 ridable trails in this forest — every trail where USFS data designates mountain-bike or Class 1 e-bike use, grouped by grade-based steepness. Grade reflects slope, not technical difficulty. Each trail links to its full data profile.

Easy grade (64)

Gentle grade band (shallow average slope).

Wagoner22.8 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Miltary19.4 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Bullroad12.1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Box T10.4 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
General Crook9.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Almosta8.1 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Tailhoit Mesa7.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Willow6.9 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Javalina6.8 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Homestead6.8 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Cottonwood Loop6 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Bradshaw5.5 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Goldwater Lakes4.8 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Tonto4.7 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Adra Loop4.4 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Sand Wash4.3 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Government Canyon4.2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Coop Tank4.2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Salida Gulch4.1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Box Culvert3.6 mi
Native Material, class 3Class 1 e-bike
East Copper3.6 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Jim N Gayle3.6 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Potts Creek3.3 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Buckhorn3.2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Middle Sand Wash3.2 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Aultman3.1 mi
Native Material, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Elbow Springs2.4 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Jim Higgs2.2 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Upper Pasture2.2 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Honey Bucket2.2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Ridge Top2.1 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Alto Coop2 mi
Native Material, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Ponderosa1.9 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Smith Mesa Corral1.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Grapevine1.6 mi
Native Material, class 3Class 1 e-bike
West Lake1.5 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Banning Creek1.5 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Blue Monster Wash1.4 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Surprise Spring1.4 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Apple Blossom1.3 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Sycamore1.3 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Spur Gulch1.2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Mint Wash Connector1.2 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Firewater1.2 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Pasture Tank1.2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Battle Flat1.1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Queens Tank1.1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Powerline Two1.1 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Mingus View1 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Yeager Mine1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Boy Scout0.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
High Valley Ranch0.9 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Stringtown0.8 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Water Tower0.7 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Slackjaw0.7 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Chimbley Water0.7 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Miller Creek0.7 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Piglet0.6 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Twist & Shout0.6 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Brushy Tank0.6 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Butte Connection0.6 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
American Ranch0.5 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Short Cut0.5 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Hidden Valley0.5 mi
Native Material, class 3bike

Intermediate grade (89)

Moderate grade band.

Camp Verde12.5 mi
Native Material, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Toohey Trick Tank11 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Blind Indian10 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Tin Trough Springs9.8 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Ranch9.5 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Arrastra Creek8.6 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Cold Water8.3 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
West Spruce8.2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
South Benches8 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Black Canyon7.6 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Lane Mountain7 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Sob Canyon6.8 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Martin Canyon6.2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Anderson6 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Cedar Mesa5.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Shivers Trap5.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Nemo Spring5.4 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Wolf Creek Loop4.9 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Cherry Creek4.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Old Bodie Mine Road4.8 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
E Cross L4.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Tomkins4.6 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Cottonwood Mountain4.5 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Mint Wash4.2 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Alligator Spring4.2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Sheridan Mountain3.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Crystal Springs3.6 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Minni3.5 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Medlar Springs3.5 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Secret3.4 mi
Native Material, class 1bike
North Granite3.4 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Balancing Rock3.2 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Copper Falls3 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Sycamore3 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Smith Ravine2.9 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Connel Mountain2.8 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Cottonwood2.8 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Gaddes2.7 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Salida Connection2.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Burke Spring2.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Climax2.7 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Bt Butte2.6 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Ash Creek2.5 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Grapevine Gulch2.5 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Schoolhouse Gulch2.5 mi
Native Material, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Alto Pit Ohv 12.5 mi
Native Material, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Ryal Canyon2.4 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Cutoff2.4 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
7 Up To Hyde Mountain2.3 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Sierra Prieta2.3 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Horsecamp Loop2.2 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Clark Spring2.2 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Hyde Mountain2.2 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Dead Steer Basin2.2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
West2.1 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Pass Tank2.1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Horsethief Lookout2.1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
White Rock Spring2.1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Black Mesa2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Glen Oaks2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Coyote1.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Coleman1.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Sycamore Canyon1.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Yeager Cabin1.8 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Shivers1.7 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Merritt Spring1.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Chalk Springs1.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Orofino1.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Pine Lakes1.6 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Bullwater1.6 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
White Horse Tank1.6 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Cold Springs1.5 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Garden Grove1.5 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Butte Creek1.5 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Hokaygon1.4 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Underhill1.3 mi
Native Material, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Isabella1.3 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Butterfly1.3 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Yellow Jacket1.3 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Keegan1.2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Stinson Tank1.1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Alto Pit Ohv 91 mi
Native Material, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Cabin Springs1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Alto Pit Ohv 30.9 mi
Native Material, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Cat Walk0.6 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Section 23 Tank0.6 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Circle Connection0.6 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Alto Pit Ohv 20.5 mi
Native Material, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Cement Troughs0.5 mi
Native Material, class 2bike

Advanced grade (46)

Steep grade band.

Yankee Doodle11.3 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Groom Creek Loop9.1 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Wolverton Mountain5 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Little Wolf4.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Pine Creek4.4 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Salida4.2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Little Granite4 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Charcoal Gulch4 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Pine Flat Connector4 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Grindstone3.7 mi
Native Material, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Aspen Creek3.4 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Tuscumbia3.3 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Seven Mile Gulch3.1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Watershed3.1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Golden Eagle2.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Bug Hollow2.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Little Wolf Creek2.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Ash Canyon2.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Buzzard2.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Dandrea2.8 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Tip Top2.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
View Point2.6 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Thumb Butte Bypass2.5 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Prospectors2.4 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Crucifixion2.3 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Granite Tank2.2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Little Yeager Canyon1.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
North Mingus1.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Red Mountain1.8 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Dripping Spring1.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Elouise1.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Horse Mountain1.7 mi
Native Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Dolphin1.4 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Daniels Ridge1.4 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Kentuck1.4 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Mescal1.3 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Towers Mountain1.3 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Kendall Camp1.2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Venezia1.2 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
West Rim1.1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Grapevine Springs1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Upper Mescal1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Cottonwood Spring0.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike + e-bike
One O Five A0.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Porter Spur0.6 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Collins0.6 mi
Native Material, class 2bike

CSV

Prescott National Forest bike-legal trail list (CSV)

Download all 199 bike- and Class 1 e-bike-designated trails in Prescott National Forest — name, miles, surface, grade, season, and e-bike class per trail, straight from USFS data.

E-bikes in Prescott National Forest

Class 1 on 123 segments · Class 2 on 123 · Class 3 on 123. See full e-bike rules for Prescott National Forest →

Where it is

Approximate center of Prescott National Forest. USFS trail geometry isn't mapped here — use the ranger district for trailheads.

Frequently asked questions

What is the bike access grade for Prescott National Forest?: Prescott National Forest earns a Bike Access Grade of A: 85% of its rideable trail miles are open to mountain bikes, with Class-1 e-bike access on part of the network. Excellent — most rideable trail miles are open to mountain bikes, with Class-1 e-bike access too.
How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Prescott National Forest?: Prescott National Forest has about 556 mi of bike-designated trail across 177 segments, out of 898 mi of total National Forest System trail.
What is the riding season in Prescott National Forest?: Most bike-designated trails in Prescott National Forest carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails clear later.
Are e-bikes allowed in Prescott National Forest?: Only where designated. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 123 segments. See the e-bike rules page for the class-by-class breakdown.

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