E-bikes on Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail
Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe & Northeast, California · Lassen · Managed by Bureau of Land Management - Eagle Lake Field Office (west end: Lassen National Forest)
❔ No published e-bike rule — call first
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Which classes: Unclear (trail is signed non-motorized)
The rules
BLM calls this a non-motorized trail but publishes no e-bike rule for it. Under BLM's national rule, e-bikes are allowed only where a manager has opened a route to them, and the western end is national forest. Call the field office before riding.
Source: Bureau of Land Management - Eagle Lake Field Office (west end: Lassen National Forest)
📞 Call ahead: 530-257-0456 (rules and closures change)
Pass or fee: Free
25.4 miles
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.
- Topeak Mini Morph pumpFrame-mounted mini pump that fits both Presta and Schrader valves.
- Cygolite Metro Plus 800 headlight800-lumen USB-rechargeable headlight for dusk rides and tunnels.
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California's e-bike classes
California 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, with a speedometer). All three need working pedals and a motor under 750 watts. California e-bike laws →
Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →
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