An additional 35 miles of trails, in the Truckee RD/Tahoe NF, recently designated for allowing Class 1 E-Bikes.

E-Bike regulations, information and trail maps for the Lake Tahoe Area

With the increasing usage of electric bicycles (e-bikes) as a form of recreation and commuting, State Parks seeks to address their growing presence within the California State Park System. Through State Parks' enacted policy, effective August 27, 2021, the department seeks to accommodate e-bike users and increase the opportunities to use this form of recreation, while also taking into consideration safety concerns and the preservation of our natural resources.

This is one of the best bike trails in California, hands down. The trail follows the American river over largely flat terrain for around 32 miles. It is one of the best and longest multi-use biking trails countrywide. Start your ride on a paved two-lane biking path that runs from Old Town Sacramento, at Discovery Park, just east to Folsom Lake. Swimming spots and parks dot the biking route along the way. You can also add another 12 miles at the Folsom end with a ride around Lake Natoma.

The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail, abbreviated as TPT, is based on a vision for a trail that would follow the entire length of the Truckee River, from its source at forested Lake Tahoe, 6225 elv., to the desert terminus of Pyramid Lake, 3796 elv.. The current route can be traveled by foot or by bicycle, and when fully completed, will descend over 2000 feet during the entire course of the 114-mile long trail, using a combination of existing dirt and paved roads, bike paths, historic roads, as well as many new sections of trail and connecting bridges.

The Bizz Johnson National Recreation Non-Motorized Trail follows the old Fernley and Lassen Branch Line of the Southern Pacific railroad, the trail winds 25.4 miles from Susanville, California to Mason Station. For the first 16 miles, the trail follows the Susan River. As it winds through the rugged Susan River Canyon, the trail crosses the river 12 times on bridges and trestles and passes through two tunnels. The landscape is a combination of semi-arid canyon and upland forests of pine and fir. Most of the trail traverses the Susan River Canyon with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and reminders of the railroad and logging days of the past. The remarkable autumn colors and scenery along the Bizz Johnson Trail earned it one of eight feature spots on the Rails-To-Trails Conservancy's 1997 "Fall Foliage on the Web" rail-trails guide.

The El Dorado Trail is a multimodal transportation corridor planned to extend the entire length of El Dorado County from the western county line to the Lake Tahoe Basin. Some segments are already completed with Class I Bike Paths; other segments are currently in development, open for use as a natural trail, or are proposed for improvement.

Diablo Foothills is an imposing gateway to the beautiful parklands of Mt Diablo State Park and Walnut Creek Open Space. The Foothills 1,060 acres are valued for their striking geologic formations, their sweeping panoramas of the San Francisco Bay Region and the rural quality of the adjacent rolling grasslands.

Hidden Falls Regional Park located in the beautiful oak woodlands near Auburn. The park offers 30 miles of multiple-use trails for hiking, running, biking, and equestrian riding.

Located outside of the town of Crockett, the 2,124 acres of Crockett Hills Regional Park were likely hunting and gathering grounds for Native Americans, later were nineteenth century ranch-lands, and more recently were part of the industrial history of the region. The original ranch barn, milk-house, and corrals can still be seen in the Crockett Ranch staging and picnic area. The park ranges in elevation from 150-800 feet, offering views of San Pablo Bay, the Delta, Mount Tamalpais, and Mount Diablo. Trails include a 4.5-mile segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail.

This shaded path is a popular and attractive trail along Alamo Creek. Several parks are connected by the trail, these include Beerlard Park, Patwin Park, and Nelson Park. This charming trail is not just a hit with humans, it is a rich haven for various flora and fauna and it's not strange to spot diverse wildlife along the trail and its adjacent creek. This trail intercrosses the Southside Bikeway rail trail and gives access to Vacaville and Al Patch Park. Parking is available at several points along the trail's route, Marshall Road in Nelson Park and Beelard Drive in Beelard Park. Visit KBO for a budget-friendly yet durable electric bike and get started on this trail.

Los Gatos Trail is a 10-mile trail that starts at the San Jose Lexington Reservoir to Meridian Avenue. It is one of the best bike trails in California, with various recreational facilities along the way. The trail has a mixture of paved and dirt trails, thus offering an excellent challenge for e-Bikers who wish to test their rides' capabilities. The trail is still in the process of being extended, and it will end at downtown San Jose at the Guadalupe river confluence when complete.

This is a great website that has information and maps of 12 great bike routes in San Francisco.

The start of The Donner Train Tunnel Trail is through a tunnel and a large dirt parking area on Donner Pass Road, Donner Pass, across from Donner Ski Ranch. It's about 3 miles out and back to where the new (current) tracks enter a tunnel through the mountain. At 7000 ft. it is an easy, almost flat, ride with spectacular views of Donner Lake and the surrounding area.

The Flume Trail goes between Spooner Summit/Hwy. 50 and Incline Village. It is a moderately difficult one way 14 mile ride at 7000' to 8000' feet in elevation with over a 1000' of climbing in the first four miles and 4.5 miles of single track.

The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail, abbreviated as TPT, is based on a vision for a trail that would follow the entire length of the Truckee River, from its source at forested Lake Tahoe, 6225 elv., to the desert terminus of Pyramid Lake, 3796 elv.. The current route can be traveled by foot or by bicycle, and when fully completed, will descend over 2000 feet during the entire course of the 114-mile long trail, using a combination of existing dirt and paved roads, bike paths, historic roads, as well as many new sections of trail and connecting bridges.

The Commerative Overland Emigrant Trail starts at the Donner Camp Picnic Area on Hwy. 89 just north of Truckee. It is a combination of fairly challenging single track and unpaved roads. It goes north to Stampede Reservoir. The distance is about 9 miles and the elevation gain about 300 feet.

Genoa Peak Road (14N32) is located on National Forest lands on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe. This National Forest road traverses the Carson Range from north to south and can be reached from Kingsbury Grade on the south end or Spooner Summit to the north.

Hobart Creek Reservoir can be reached a few different ways, from the end of Hobart Rd. in the Lakeview area of Washoe Valley, from Carson City via Ash Canyon Rd. or from Marlette Lake to the south west and the Flume Trail.

Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park does allow e-bikes on trails intended for use by bikes. This means that e-bikes are allowed on the Flume Trail and the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) between Hobart Road and the park boundary north of Tunnel Creek Road.