USFS National Forest System Trails · Michigan · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Ottawa National Forest, Michigan
Ottawa National Forest in Michigan has 3,152 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 1,697 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
3,152
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
1,697 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
115 mi
Bike-designated
125 segments
2,375 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 Ottawa National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Use | 15.01 | Imported Compacted Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Nfst-120 | 7.15 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Watersmeet Snowmobile #3 | 6.57 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Nfst-687 | 4.86 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Nfst-6881-E | 4.14 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Nfst-5235 | 3.91 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Nfst-3117 | 3.86 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Nfst-530 | 3.82 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Nfst-T2500 | 3.69 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Nfst-866 | 3.67 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Nfst-1355 | 3.62 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Nfst-5145 | 3.33 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Nfst-3693 | 3.31 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Nfst-8890 | 3.23 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Nfst-734 | 3.06 | Native Material | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Ottawa National Forest?
- Ottawa National Forest has about 115 mi of bike-designated trail across 125 segments, out of 2,375 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Ottawa National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 3,152 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. Ottawa National Forest designates 3,152 segments (1,697 mi) for Class 1.