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Tahoe National Forest E-Bike Trail Designation

Designates select non-motorized trails on four ranger districts of the Tahoe National Forest as open to Class 1 E-Bikes, to address the 2022 E-Bike policy change and manage growing Class 1 E-Bike use.2

Facts from USDA Forest Service public records, each linked by number to its source; checked November 13, 2026. Section notes by ePlan.

At a glance

Where
Forest-wide on Tahoe National Forest: Yuba River, American River, Truckee and Sierraville Ranger Districts, in California and Nevada (El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sierra, Washoe and Yuba counties).1
Size
143 miles of trail were considered: 119 miles existing and 24 miles approved but not yet constructed.3
Lead agency
USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, Tahoe National Forest2
Review
Environmental assessment, with a finding of no significant impact and a decision notice3
Legal citation
36 CFR 212 (travel management), with objection process under 36 CFR 218, Subparts A and B3
Status
Decision Notice signed September 23, 20261

Timeline

  1. NEPA Start Date1
  2. Final EA and draft decision released for objection3
  3. Finding/Decision Date1

Documents USDA Forest Service published

What the documents say

1 TNF E-BikeDecisionNoticeAvailable-260923

Decision notice letter
The Acting Forest Supervisor announces the signed Decision Notice for the project and says the Final EA and maps are online; the contact is Karen Walden.4

2 TNF E-BikeTrailDesig Final DN 260923

Introduction and Background
The decision applies to four ranger districts in northeastern California and rests on the 2026 Final EA and the 1990 Forest Plan as amended in 2024.2
Purpose and Need for Action
Class 1 E-Bike use is growing; 103 miles are already designated, and the 2022 policy (FSM 7705, 36 CFR 212) requires new trail designations.2
Decision and Rationale for the Decision
The decision approves the Proposed Action in the Final EA with management requirements and constraints, finding no significant impacts to resources.2
Rationale for My Decision
About 75 percent of non-motorized trails stay closed to E-Bikes; PCT barriers and signage are added, and three trails are delayed from the MVUM pending rerouting review.2

20260608 InterestedParty signed

Interested party letter
Announces the Final EA and draft decision, covering 143 miles with no reconstruction or rerouting, and opens a 45-day objection period under 36 CFR 218.3

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Sources

  1. Tahoe National Forest E-Bike Trail Designation: Forest Service project pagefs.usda.gov
  2. 2 TNF E-BikeTrailDesig Final DN 260923usfs-public.app.box.com
  3. 20260608 InterestedParty signedusfs-public.app.box.com
  4. 1 TNF E-BikeDecisionNoticeAvailable-260923usfs-public.app.box.com