USFS National Forest System Trails · Montana · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Montana
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana has 323 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 1,178 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
323
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
1,178 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
2,202 mi
Bike-designated
497 segments
3,588 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 Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenderfoot | 20.28 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Landers Fork Trail | 19.27 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Lange Creek | 19.1 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Route Creek Pass | 16.2 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Belt Mountain Divide | 16.12 | Native Material | Jan–Oct, December |
| Pilgrim Creek | 15.14 | Native Material | May–Oct |
| Old Baldy | 14.49 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Bilk Mountain | 13.85 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Mt High Jeep | 13.58 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Southside | 13.18 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Helmville - Gould Trail | 12.54 | Native Material | Jul–Oct |
| Ettien Ridge | 12.47 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Buffalo Canyon | 11.49 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Woodchopper Ridge | 11.49 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Fairview Creek | 10.76 | Native Material | Jul–Oct |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest?
- Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest has about 2,202 mi of bike-designated trail across 497 segments, out of 3,588 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 323 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. Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest designates 323 segments (1,178 mi) for Class 1.