USFS National Forest System Trails · Updated October 2026
Are E-Bikes Allowed on Trails in Pennsylvania?
On National Forest System land in Pennsylvania, e-bikes are motor vehicles and may be ridden only where designated. USFS data records Class 1 e-bike access on 49 trail segments (163 mi) across the state's 1 national forests.
- Class 1 segments
- 49163 mi
- Class 2 segments
- 29
- Class 3 segments
- 29
- National forests
- 1
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.
Pennsylvania national forests by Class 1 e-bike access
| National forest | Bike miles | Class 1 e-bike segments |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny National Forest | 212 mi | 49 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of national-forest mountain bike trail are in Pennsylvania?
- About 212 mi of bike-designated trail across 1 national forests, from USFS travel-management data.
- Which national forest has the most mountain biking in Pennsylvania?
- Allegheny National Forest, with about 212 mi of bike-designated trail.
- Are e-bikes treated as bikes in Pennsylvania national forests?
- No. On National Forest System land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, allowed only where designated. Pennsylvania records Class 1 access on 49 segments.