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E-bike rules: Moab BLM Trails (Slickrock, Bar M, Klondike)

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A BLM decision effective March 1, 2026 opened about 200 miles across 17 Moab trail systems to Class 1 e-bikes, in addition to the motorized routes (including Slickrock) that were already open. Seven trails remain bike-only, including Porcupine Rim and Hidden Valley. Class 2 and 3 stay on motorized routes.

Class 1 ✅ Allowed on designated trailsClass 2 ● Varies by unitClass 3 ⚠️ Motorized routes only

Source: www.blm.govLast reviewed 2026-07-19

Accuracy note: compiled from official and published sources, not yet re-verified against the primary source linked below. Confirm details there before relying on them.

Access by class

Class	Status	Details
Class 1	✅ Allowed on designated trails	About 200 miles across 17 systems designated for Class 1 effective March 1, 2026 (Navajo Rocks, Klondike Bluffs, Horsethief, Amasa Back, Raptor Route, more), plus motorized routes including Slickrock. Seven trails remain bike-only.
Class 2	● Varies by unit	Motorized routes (incl. Slickrock); the 2026 Class 1 designations do not cover throttle bikes.
Class 3	⚠️ Motorized routes only	Motorized routes only.

Change history

2026-07-19 · Cross-checked with the BLM Moab e-bikes page: about 200 miles across 17 systems designated for Class 1 effective March 1, 2026; seven trails remain bike-only. Updated from the motorized-routes-only framing.

Common questions

Are Class 1 e-bikes allowed in Moab BLM Trails (Slickrock, Bar M, Klondike)?

Allowed on designated trails. About 200 miles across 17 systems designated for Class 1 effective March 1, 2026 (Navajo Rocks, Klondike Bluffs, Horsethief, Amasa Back, Raptor Route, more), plus motorized routes including Slickrock. Seven trails remain bike-only. Rules are set by BLM; confirm before riding.

Are Class 2 e-bikes allowed in Moab BLM Trails (Slickrock, Bar M, Klondike)?

Varies by unit. Motorized routes (incl. Slickrock); the 2026 Class 1 designations do not cover throttle bikes. Rules are set by BLM; confirm before riding.

Are Class 3 e-bikes allowed in Moab BLM Trails (Slickrock, Bar M, Klondike)?

Motorized routes only. Motorized routes only. Rules are set by BLM; confirm before riding.

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Trail and land-access rules are set by individual land managers and change without notice. This page summarizes published policy as of the last-verified date above. It is general information, not legal advice. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before riding. You alone are responsible for where you ride; riding out of class or in closed areas can mean fines, citations, and trail closures for everyone. See our Terms of Use. Figures are compiled from official and published sources and can change without notice; the linked official page is always authoritative.