Our Position

In alignment with the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA), Mountain Bike the Tetons (MBT) believes that electric mountain bikes (eMTBs) present opportunity and challenge to traditional mountain-bike access. If managed effectively, eMTBs may increase ridership and stewardship of trails. No management, poor management, and misinformation, however, have the potential to jeopardize current and future access that mountain bikers, MBT, and national organizations have pursued for the past 30 years.

MBT supports shared “non-motorized” trail access for Class 1 eMTBs when conducted through a public process with stakeholder engagement. MBT recommends shared “motorized” trail access for other classes of eMTBs. 

Current Management Regulations

United States Forest Service regulations categorize all classes of eMTBs as a “motorized” use. Therefore, on USFS land, eMTBs are only permitted where motorized vehicles are allowed. New rules were finalized in March 2022. The majority of trail access in the region and MBT’s work is performed on USFS land. 

Trail Accessibility

eMTB Accessible Trails

Teton County, WY: Munger Mountain Trails, JHMR, Horsetail, Crankshaft

Teton County, ID: South Fork of Horseshoe, Mahogany, Grove, Drake, Pole Canyon, Mike Spencer

Popular Areas Currently Off-Limits

Teton County, WY: Teton Pass, Snow King Mountain, Palisades/Snake River Range

Teton County, ID: Grand Targhee Resort, Southern Valley Trails, Horseshoe Canyon, Palisades/Snake River Range, Red Creek & Corral Creek