USFS National Forest System Trails · North Dakota · Updated June 2026
Are E-Bikes Allowed in Dakota Prairie Grasslands, North Dakota?
Dakota Prairie Grasslands in North Dakota records no e-bike-specific designations in USFS data. On National Forest System land e-bikes are legally motor vehicles, so an e-bike may be ridden only on routes designated for motor-vehicle or e-bike use — not automatically wherever a conventional bike is allowed.
On National Forest System land, e-bikes are legally motor vehicles. Under U.S. Forest Service policy (36 CFR 212; FSM 7700), an e-bike of any class may be ridden only on routes that are designated for motor-vehicle use or specifically designated for e-bike use — not on every trail where a conventional (non-motorized) mountain bike is allowed.
E-bike classes in Dakota Prairie Grasslands
- Class 1 — 0 segments (0 mi)
- Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle.
- Class 2 — 0 segments (0 mi)
- Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling).
- Class 3 — 0 segments (0 mi)
- Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle.
For the per-class breakdown by trail and season, see the Dakota Prairie Grasslands e-bike rules page.
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Dakota Prairie Grasslands?
- Dakota Prairie Grasslands has about 250 mi of bike-designated trail across 27 segments, out of 251 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Dakota Prairie Grasslands?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 0 segments here.