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USFS National Forest System Trails · Ohio · Updated June 2026

Are E-Bikes Allowed in Wayne National Forest, Ohio?

In Wayne National Forest (Ohio), e-bikes are designated on specific trails only: Class 1 on 62 segments (134 mi), Class 2 on 62, and Class 3 on 62. On Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles, allowed only where designated.

62
Class 1
134 mi designated
62
Class 2
134 mi designated
62
Class 3
134 mi designated

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 Wayne National Forest

Class 162 segments (134 mi)
Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle.
Class 262 segments (134 mi)
Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling).
Class 362 segments (134 mi)
Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle.

For the per-class breakdown by trail and season, see the Wayne National Forest e-bike rules page.

Frequently asked questions

How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Wayne National Forest?
Wayne National Forest has about 311 mi of bike-designated trail across 119 segments, out of 455 mi of total National Forest System trail.
Are e-bikes allowed in Wayne National Forest?
Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 62 segments here.