E-bikes on 18 Road Trails / North Fruita Desert
Mountains & Western Slope, Colorado · Mesa · Managed by Bureau of Land Management - Grand Junction Field Office
❔ No published e-bike rule — call first
Last checked:
Which classes: Unclear - no official e-bike statement found on BLM pages
The rules
BLM's 18 Road page doesn't say whether e-bikes are allowed. BLM says its e-bike rule doesn't open any non-motorized trail by itself; a local decision is needed. Call the Grand Junction Field Office before riding.
Source: Bureau of Land Management - Grand Junction Field Office
📞 Call ahead: 970-244-3000 (rules and closures change)
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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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Colorado's e-bike classes
Colorado has three e-bike classes: Class 1 (pedal-assist to 20 mph), Class 2 (motor helps with or without pedaling, cuts out at 20 mph) and Class 3 (pedal-assist to 28 mph, with a speedometer). Colorado e-bike laws →
Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →
Did this rule change, or is something here wrong? Tell us and we'll re-check it against the official source.
Nearby trails
- Rio Grande Trail (Glenwood Springs to Aspen) 🟢 Class 1 & 2 onlyRoaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA); Pitkin County Open Space & Trails (Basalt-Aspen)
- White River National Forest trails (Vail, Aspen, Summit County, Glenwood) 🟡 Motorized routes onlyUSDA Forest Service - White River National Forest
- Colorado Trail 🟡 Motorized routes onlyUSDA Forest Service (multiple national forests) with the Colorado Trail Foundation