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BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Allow Class 1 E Bikes on Colorado River Valley Mountain Bike Trails

Mar 9, 2026

E-bikes are a vital access tool for older riders, people with physical limitations, and families with young children who want to recreate together. BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office is seeking public comment to allow Class 1 e-bikes to access designated MTB trails across most of the field office. BRC supports this and we think you should too. Comments are due March 25.

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We keep them honest. If everyone only comments through the government/agency site, we have to take their word on how many comments were received. By submitting through BRC, we create an independent record of our community’s response that can’t be buried or under-reported.

We protect your voice. If this fight ends up in court, having our own record of submitted comments means we don’t have to wait a year or more for a government agency to turn over documents. We can move quickly with proof that thousands of you spoke up.

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Double coverage matters. Even if you’ve already commented through the government/agency site, submitting through ours makes your voice count twice — once in their system, and once in ours. That way they know the OHV community is watching and tracking every move.

For years, BRC has been trusted to run action alerts like this. Thousands of members and supporters have used this system effectively to defend access to public lands. This isn’t about collecting your info — it’s about building the strongest, most transparent record possible to hold agencies accountable.

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The Bureau of Land Management Colorado River Valley Field Office (CRVFO) is seeking public comment on a proposal that would allow Class 1 e-bikes on designated mountain bike trails across much of the field office. 

The proposal is currently in the scoping phase, which means the agency is gathering public input before developing alternatives and completing environmental analysis.  The BLM is proposing to allow Class 1 e-bikes on all currently designated mechanized mountain bike trails within the Colorado River Valley Field Office. The CRVFO manages approximately 567,000 acres of BLM land and includes more than 220 miles of single track mountain bike trails currently across the field office. 

E-bikes are a vital access tool for older riders, people with physical limitations, and families with young children who want to recreate together. These bikes expand access while maintaining the spirit of non-motorized trail use. Class 1 e-bikes are low-powered pedal-assist bikes with no throttle and limited speeds, making them appropriate for shared-use trails without degrading the user experience.

Currently, all classes of e-bikes are allowed on motorized trails. Class 1 e-bikes are allowed on about 18 miles of trails in the Grand Hogback Trail System north of Rifle, Colorado. Under the proposal, Class 1 e-bikes would be expanded to almost all mechanized trails across the field office.

Areas That Could Be Affected

The proposal would apply to designated mountain bike trails in several recreation areas, including:

Special Recreation Management Areas:
Hardscrabble – East Eagle
Red Hill
The Crown

Extensive Recreation Management Areas:
New Castle
Thompson Creek

Other BLM Lands:
Catamount
Dry Rifle
East Glenwood Canyon
Fisher Creek
Horse Mountain
Red Hill Gypsum
Sheep Creek
Windy Point 

Trails Not Included in the Proposal

A few trails would not be considered for e-bike use because they include portions managed by the U.S. Forest Service, which is not evaluating e-bike access at this time. These include:

Scout Trail (BLM Route 8281T)
Arbaney Kittle Trail (BLM Route 8342 – 8341)
Mansfield Ditch Trail lower BLM portion (BLM Route 8131L) 

This is a great step in the right direction for expanding e-bike use on our public lands. Use the tool below to let the BLM know you support allowing e-bikes on traditional mountain bike trails. The public scoping period is open through March 25, 2026.

You can scroll through the maps below, or download them here. Otherwise jump to form to make your comment!

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