The trails open to e-bikes include the Commemorative Overland Emigrant trail, the Sawtooth Trail, the Big Chief Trail, and the Donkey Town (AKA Jackass) Trail. The Tahoe National Forest removed a July 2019 statement from their website that allowed Class 1 e-bikes on many non-motorized trails but the TNF finalized its environmental analysis for the East Zone Connectivity project and decided to allow Class-1, pedal-assist e-bikes on 35 miles of National Forest System trails in the TNF. ![]() The Tahoe National Forest (TNF) manages lands on the west side of Lake Tahoe, just outside of the Lake Tahoe Basin. You can view the TRTA webpage on emerging technologies for more information on the Tahoe Rim Trail. E-bikes are not allowed on the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) with the exception of the TRT in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Parks. Public comment is OPEN through October 28th, 2023, let your voice be heard!Ĭurrently, e-bikes are only allowed on trails in the Lake Tahoe Basin that allow motorized vehicles. This project includes not only trails designated for e-bikes but also includes new trail construction and trails to be decommissioned in the Lake Tahoe Basin. You can view the PDF here: Scoping Period Maps Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project PDF. The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), the USDA Forest Service agency that manages the land within the Lake Tahoe Basin, released the second draft of the Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project Proposal on September 29, 2023. The current 2023 draft of the Basin Wide Trails analysis updates the language to add a new class of trails, multi-use trails open to class 1 e-bikes, but not other motor vehicles. This means that e-bikes are only allowed on trails open to motor vehicles within the Lake Tahoe Basin. ![]() Under the Forest Service’s Travel Management Rule (§212.1) e-bikes are classified as motor vehicles. USFS land is managed by the Department of Agriculture, so this determination does not apply to lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Department of the Interior manages BLM land and National Parks. On August 29th 2019, the Department of the Interior made a determination that e-bikes will be allowed on lands managed by the department where other types of bicycles are allowed. Other public landowners include Nevada State Parks and California State Parks. The following information represents the most current rules and regulations created by the land managers in the Lake Tahoe Basin.Ībout 80% of the land in the Lake Tahoe Basin is managed by the Forest Service. ![]() TAMBA supports the overall plan as it aligns with our values of connectivity, choice, and sustainability for mountain bike trails in the Lake Tahoe Basin.Į-bikes have increased in popularity and are becoming more common on motorized and non-motorized trails in the Lake Tahoe Basin. ![]() In addition, it includes many maintenance projects that will upgrade segments to be more sustainable and flowy, improve stream crossing, and upgrade trailheads and signage. This document proposes constructing 25 miles of NEW multi-use (singletrack!) trail and opening 106 miles of existing trail around the basin to class-1 e-bikes. This is currently open for public comment through October 28, 2023. E-bikes on Trails in Lake Tahoe UPDATE October 2023: The USFS LTBMU has released its 2nd Draft Basin Wide Trails Analysis project document.
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