USFS National Forest System Trails · Updated June 2026
Are E-Bikes Allowed on Trails in Alaska?
On National Forest System land in Alaska, e-bikes are motor vehicles and may be ridden only where designated. USFS data records Class 1 e-bike access on 304 trail segments (508 mi) across the state's 2 national forests.
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Class 1 segments
508 mi
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Class 2 segments
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Class 3 segments
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National forests
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.
Alaska national forests by Class 1 e-bike access
| National forest | Bike miles | Class 1 e-bike segments |
|---|---|---|
| Tongass National Forest | 2.5 mi | 298 |
| Chugach National Forest | 190 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of national-forest mountain bike trail are in Alaska?
- About 192 mi of bike-designated trail across 2 national forests, from USFS travel-management data.
- Which national forest has the most mountain biking in Alaska?
- Tongass National Forest, with about 2.5 mi of bike-designated trail.
- Are e-bikes treated as bikes in Alaska national forests?
- No. On National Forest System land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, allowed only where designated. Alaska records Class 1 access on 304 segments.