Since 1 March 2026, Class 1 eMTBs may ride about 200 miles of designated BLM mountain-bike trails around Moab — but famous trails such as Porcupine Rim, Hidden Valley and Zephyr stay closed to e-bikes.
Class 1 e-bikes (pedal-assist, max 20 mph) are allowed on about 200 miles of designated BLM trails since 1 March 2026; seven trails stay closed and Class 2/3 e-bikes are not allowed on non-motorized trails.
No lifts; shuttle e-bike policies not found.
Not found in official sources.
Not found in official sources.
Only Class 1 e-bikes (assistance only while pedalling, cut-off at 20 mph) on the designated BLM trails. Lower Porcupine Singletrack, Porcupine Rim Singletrack, Eagle Eye, Fisher Mesa, Mill Creek Rim/Old Mail Trail, Hidden Valley and Zephyr remain closed to e-bikes.
For years e-bikes were kept off Moab's famous non-motorized singletrack. That changed on 1 March 2026: the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office now allows Class 1 e-bikes on nearly 200 miles of designated mountain-bike trails across 12 trail systems. The decision followed an environmental assessment published in September 2025.
Which trails are open
Open systems and trails include Klondike Bluffs, Baby Steps, Klonzo, Moab Brands, Navajo Rocks, Gemini Bridges, 7-Up, Gold Bar Rim, Portal, Amasa Back, Jackson, Hunter Canyon Rim, Pipe Dream, Raptor Route, Athena, Horsethief and a 1.7-mile section of the Kokopelli Trail.
Which trails stay closed
E-bikes remain banned on Lower Porcupine Singletrack, Porcupine Rim Singletrack, Eagle Eye, Fisher Mesa, Mill Creek Rim/Old Mail Trail, Hidden Valley and Zephyr.
Which e-bikes
Only Class 1 e-bikes are allowed: the motor assists only while you pedal and stops at 20 mph. Class 2 (throttle) and Class 3 e-bikes are not allowed on these non-motorized trails. Rules in nearby Arches and Canyonlands national parks are separate — check them before riding there.
Frequently asked questions
Can I ride an eMTB on Moab's BLM trails?
Yes, since 1 March 2026 — but only a Class 1 e-bike and only on the designated trails.
Which famous Moab trails are still closed to e-bikes?
Porcupine Rim Singletrack, Lower Porcupine Singletrack, Hidden Valley, Fisher Mesa, Eagle Eye, Mill Creek Rim/Old Mail Trail and Zephyr.
How much trail is open to e-bikes?
Nearly 200 miles across 12 trail systems.
Are Class 2 or Class 3 e-bikes allowed?
No, only Class 1 e-bikes are authorized on these trails.