USFS National Forest System Trails · Updated June 2026
Are E-Bikes Allowed on Trails in Oregon?
On National Forest System land in Oregon, e-bikes are motor vehicles and may be ridden only where designated. USFS data records Class 1 e-bike access on 1,756 trail segments (1,860 mi) across the state's 12 national forests.
1,756
Class 1 segments
1,860 mi
1,756
Class 2 segments
1,756
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.
Oregon national forests by Class 1 e-bike access
| National forest | Bike miles | Class 1 e-bike segments |
|---|---|---|
| Umpqua National Forest | 23.1 mi | 1,277 |
| Fremont-Winema National Forest | 8.2 mi | 173 |
| Deschutes National Forest | 658 mi | 122 |
| Willamette National Forest | 96.8 mi | 76 |
| Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests | 277 mi | 57 |
| Siuslaw National Forest | 12.8 mi | 29 |
| Ochoco National Forest | 0 mi | 21 |
| Wallowa-Whitman National Forest | 0 mi | 1 |
| Malheur National Forest | 0 mi | 0 |
| Mt. Hood National Forest | 0 mi | 0 |
| Umatilla National Forest | 0 mi | 0 |
| Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area | 0 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of national-forest mountain bike trail are in Oregon?
- About 1,075 mi of bike-designated trail across 12 national forests, from USFS travel-management data.
- Which national forest has the most mountain biking in Oregon?
- Umpqua National Forest, with about 23.1 mi of bike-designated trail.
- Are e-bikes treated as bikes in Oregon national forests?
- No. On National Forest System land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, allowed only where designated. Oregon records Class 1 access on 1,756 segments.