USFS National Forest System Trails · Updated October 2026
Are E-Bikes Allowed on Trails in Washington?
On National Forest System land in Washington, e-bikes are motor vehicles and may be ridden only where designated. USFS data records Class 1 e-bike access on 104 trail segments (463 mi) across the state's 5 national forests.
- Class 1 segments
- 104463 mi
- Class 2 segments
- 104
- Class 3 segments
- 104
- National forests
- 5
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.
Washington national forests by Class 1 e-bike access
| National forest | Bike miles | Class 1 e-bike segments |
|---|---|---|
| Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest | 268 mi | 53 |
| Colville National Forest | 341 mi | 45 |
| Olympic National Forest | 99.7 mi | 5 |
| Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest | 2.3 mi | 1 |
| Gifford Pinchot National Forest | 0 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of national-forest mountain bike trail are in Washington?
- About 711 mi of bike-designated trail across 5 national forests, from USFS travel-management data.
- Which national forest has the most mountain biking in Washington?
- Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, with about 268 mi of bike-designated trail.
- Are e-bikes treated as bikes in Washington national forests?
- No. On National Forest System land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, allowed only where designated. Washington records Class 1 access on 104 segments.