USFS National Forest System Trails · Alaska · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Tongass National Forest, Alaska
Tongass National Forest in Alaska has 298 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 474 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
298
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
474 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
2.5 mi
Bike-designated
5 segments
917 mi
Total NFS trail
Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only (motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle). On Forest Service land they are still motor vehicles, so they are legal only on the segments USFS travel-management data designates for them.
Class 1 e-bike trails in Tongass National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treadwell Ditch Trail | 9.78 | Native Material | Jan–Apr, December |
| Twin Lakes Road | 8.25 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Iris Meadows Road | 7.99 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Mid Italio | 7.9 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Muddy River | 7.53 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Shipley Bay 1530000 Road | 7.45 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Flicker Ridge | 6.9 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Montana Creek Trail | 6.88 | Native Material | Jan–Apr, December |
| Indian River Road | 6.75 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Deer Creek Mid-Vally | 6.47 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Eagle River | 5.72 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Situk Lake | 5.66 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Bald Mountain 1425000 Road | 5.38 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Pine Point 2079000 Rd | 4.9 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Marble Island North 1480000 | 4.78 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Tongass National Forest?
- Tongass National Forest has about 2.5 mi of bike-designated trail across 5 segments, out of 917 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Tongass National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 298 segments here.
- What is a Class 1 e-bike?
- A Class 1 e-bike is pedal-assist only, with the motor cutting out at 20 mph and no throttle. Tongass National Forest designates 298 segments (474 mi) for Class 1.