USFS National Forest System Trails · Updated June 2026
Are E-Bikes Allowed on Trails in Louisiana?
On National Forest System land in Louisiana, e-bikes are motor vehicles and may be ridden only where designated. USFS data records Class 1 e-bike access on 7 trail segments (153 mi) across the state's 1 national forests.
7
Class 1 segments
153 mi
7
Class 2 segments
7
Class 3 segments
1
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.
Louisiana national forests by Class 1 e-bike access
| National forest | Bike miles | Class 1 e-bike segments |
|---|---|---|
| Kisatchie National Forest | 63.6 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of national-forest mountain bike trail are in Louisiana?
- About 63.6 mi of bike-designated trail across 1 national forests, from USFS travel-management data.
- Which national forest has the most mountain biking in Louisiana?
- Kisatchie National Forest, with about 63.6 mi of bike-designated trail.
- Are e-bikes treated as bikes in Louisiana national forests?
- No. On National Forest System land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, allowed only where designated. Louisiana records Class 1 access on 7 segments.