USFS National Forest System Trails · Montana · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Flathead National Forest, Montana
Flathead National Forest in Montana has 67 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 235 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
67
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
235 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
79.6 mi
Bike-designated
27 segments
2,260 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 Flathead National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine 7 | 55.25 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Tally- Ashley | 19.59 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Columbia Mtn. Loop | 12.06 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Ingalls - Mt Conner | 10.01 | Native Material | Jan–Aug, December |
| Jimmie Ridge | 8.42 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Wire Trail | 6.89 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Elk Mtn. | 6.79 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Peterson Creek | 6.03 | Native Material | Jul–Nov |
| Ashley Divide | 5.84 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Wild Bill - Truman Creek | 5.78 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Wild Bill - Eagle Mtn. Trail | 5.76 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Pine Grass | 5.58 | Unknown | Year-round |
| South Fork Hemler Creek | 5.56 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Ashley Mtn | 5.54 | Native Material | Jan–Aug, December |
| Sixmile Lookout | 4.44 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Flathead National Forest?
- Flathead National Forest has about 79.6 mi of bike-designated trail across 27 segments, out of 2,260 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Flathead National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 67 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. Flathead National Forest designates 67 segments (235 mi) for Class 1.