Biking

Safety While Biking:

Ride the appropriate bike for the trail conditions. Wear your protective gear, such as: helmets, pads, gloves, and reflective clothing.
Recognize changes in the weather and be prepared in advance.
Always carry water, drinking water near the trail network is scarce.
Be courteous and remember that you are sharing the trail or roadway with other forest users, which may included motorized vehicles on designated OHV routes and street-legal roads.
Flashlight - with extra batteries, or a hand crank charger Cell Phone - with extra batteries or a hand crank charger Road Map & Forest Map GPS Units help pinpoint your exact location in an emergency - with extra batteries.
There are several hundred abandoned mines on the forest. The public is prohibited from entering any of these openings. If any of these of openings are causing a clear and present danger to the public, report the location to the local Ranger Station for signing or fencing.

E-Biking

Electric bicycles are growing in popularity and offer increased potential for quality recreation experiences, where determined appropriate, that connect people with enjoyment of their National Forests.

Electric bicycles are allowed on roads and trails open to all vehicles, 50 inch OHV and motorcycle only routes. Go to our OHV section to find out more.
Electric bicycles (including pedal assist) are not permitted on non-motorized trails.

Mountain Biking

Mountain biking is a growing sport in the mountains. Riding is permitted on designated routes, which include the forest road and trail network, except for the Pacific Crest Trail, short nature trails, and any trail leading to, or inside designated Wilderness areas.

Challenging routes can be found for all skill levels but the more spectacular rides are best attempted by the experienced cyclist. Route information is available at each of the Ranger Stations.