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USFS National Forest System Trails · Updated June 2026

Are E-Bikes Allowed on Trails in West Virginia?

On National Forest System land in West Virginia, e-bikes are motor vehicles and may be ridden only where designated. USFS data records Class 1 e-bike access on 0 trail segments (0 mi) across the state's 1 national forests.

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Class 1 segments
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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.

West Virginia national forests by Class 1 e-bike access

National forestBike milesClass 1 e-bike segments
Monongahela National Forest123 mi0

Frequently asked questions

How many miles of national-forest mountain bike trail are in West Virginia?
About 123 mi of bike-designated trail across 1 national forests, from USFS travel-management data.
Which national forest has the most mountain biking in West Virginia?
Monongahela National Forest, with about 123 mi of bike-designated trail.
Are e-bikes treated as bikes in West Virginia national forests?
No. On National Forest System land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, allowed only where designated. West Virginia records Class 1 access on 0 segments.