CEDAR CITY, Utah (February 14, 2025) – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public scoping comments for the proposed use of Class 1 e-bikes on designated mountain bike trails across six trail systems on public lands in Iron and Beaver Counties. The areas under consideration include the Beaver Bench, Evil Water, Iron Hills, Three Peaks Mountain Bike, Thunderbird Canyons, and the proposed Enoch Bench trail systems.
If approved, the analysis would also authorize Class 1 e-bike use on any future trails added to these systems. A separate analysis and opportunity for public comment would be conducted to determine e-bike use for any other trail systems.
The BLM recognizes the growing popularity of e-bikes and seeks to provide diverse recreation opportunities while maintaining safe and sustainable trail use. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, with no throttle, and have a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph, distinguishing them from Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes which include throttles or higher speed limits.
This scoping period is an opportunity for the public to provide input on what issues, impacts, and alternatives the BLM should consider during its analysis. A public comment period will be held later to gather feedback on the draft analysis.
Additional information, including maps and a detailed list of the trails being considered, is available at the BLM National NEPA Register where scoping comments may be submitted through the “Participate Now” option. The public scoping period will close March 17, 2025.
For more information, please contact Outdoor Recreation Planner Mike Innes at [email protected].
