E-bikes on Mount Lemmon / Santa Catalina trails
Tucson & Southern Arizona, Arizona · Pima, Pinal · Managed by USDA Forest Service – Coronado NF
🟡 Only on routes open to motor vehicles
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Which classes: Class 1, 2 and 3 only on roads and trails open to motor vehicles; none on non-motorized trails
The rules
Coronado NF allows e-bikes only on motorized trails (and roads open to motor vehicles). Non-motorized trails and wilderness are off limits.
What the official source says:
E-bikes are only allowed on motorized trails within the Coronado National Forest.
Source: USDA Forest Service – Coronado NF
📞 Call ahead: 520-388-8300 (rules and closures change)
Gear for this ride
- Thule EasyFold XT 2 hitch rackFolding 2-bike hitch rack rated for 65 lb per bike — enough for most e-bikes. Check your bike's weight first.
- Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini U-lockKryptonite's top-rated U-lock, Sold Secure Gold, for trailheads and town stops.
- Dynaplug Racer Pro tire plug kitFixes tubeless punctures on the trail with preloaded plugs.
- Topeak Mini Morph pumpFrame-mounted mini pump that fits both Presta and Schrader valves.
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Arizona's e-bike classes
Arizona has three e-bike classes: Class 1 (pedal-assist to 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle, cuts out at 20 mph) and Class 3 (pedal-assist to 28 mph). All three need working pedals and a motor under 750 watts. Arizona e-bike laws →
Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →
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Nearby trails
- Chuck Huckelberry Loop (The Loop) 🔴 NoPima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation / Regional Flood Control District
- Tucson Mountain Park 🔴 NoPima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
- Saguaro National Park (Cactus Forest Loop and bike trails) 🟠 Pedal-assist onlyNational Park Service – Saguaro NP
- Catalina State Park 🟡 Motorized routes onlyArizona State Parks & Trails