In The News – Forest Services to give e-bike access to more than 100 miles of Tahoe trails
January 12, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 1/12/2026, Staff Report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service issued the final decision for the Basin-Wide Trails Analysis Project. The project will expand e-bike use and trail system access and connectivity on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
“This is a highly anticipated project,” said Forest Supervisor Erick Walker. “During the planning process, interested community members submitted feedback that was instrumental in shaping the final decision.”
Planning for this large-scale trail connectivity project included analysis of the current road and trail system map, potential environmental impacts, and needs for e-bike access while ensuring public safety.
Project work is expected to start in June 2026. Activities will include: