USFS National Forest System Trails · California · Updated June 2026
Sierra National Forest Mountain Bike Trails
Sierra National Forest carries 1,334 mi of mapped National Forest System trail, of which 0 mi across 0 segments is designated for mountain bikes. Class 1 e-bikes are designated on 254 segments (174 mi).
0 mi
Bike-designated
0 segments
1,334 mi
Total NFS trail
717 segments
174 mi
Class 1 e-bike
254 segments
6
ADA-accessible
trail segments
Trail surface
- Native Material672
- Snow41
- Asphalt3
- Other1
USFS trail class (1 = primitive · 5 = developed)
- Class 2446
- Class 3165
- Class 195
- Class 48
- Class 53
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusy - Ershim | 29.12 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Swamp | 12.56 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Onion Springs | 4.99 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Spanish | 4.98 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Bald Mountain | 3.82 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Bow Tie | 3.21 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Brewer | 3.02 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Cattle Mountain | 2.87 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Strawberry Lake | 2.33 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Coyote Lake | 2.29 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Plain | 2.25 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Stagecoach | 1.77 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Red Mountain | 1.75 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Blackbird | 1.69 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Ridgeline | 1.68 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Red Top | 1.46 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Green Mountain | 1.36 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Mirror | 1.36 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Shady | 1.29 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Windlass Ridge | 1.24 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| String | 1.23 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Kamook | 1.19 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Swanee | 1.1 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Tri Tip | 1.04 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Impah North | 1.04 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
E-bikes in Sierra National Forest
Class 1 on 254 segments · Class 2 on 254 · Class 3 on 254. See full e-bike rules for Sierra National Forest →
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Sierra National Forest?
- Sierra National Forest has about 0 mi of bike-designated trail across 0 segments, out of 1,334 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- What is the riding season in Sierra National Forest?
- Season windows vary by trail and elevation in Sierra National Forest; check current conditions with the ranger district.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Sierra National Forest?
- Only where designated. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 254 segments. See the e-bike rules page for the class-by-class breakdown.