USFS National Forest System Trails · Montana · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Kootenai National Forest, Montana
Kootenai National Forest in Montana has 30 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 101 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
30
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
101 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
120 mi
Bike-designated
37 segments
1,820 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 Kootenai National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Peak | 12.18 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Canyon Divide | 8.14 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Sorrel Gulch | 6.69 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 20 Odd Atv | 6.15 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 20 Odd Peak | 5.54 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Cripple Horse | 5.4 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Stevens Ridge | 4.98 | Native Material | Jan–Oct, December |
| Elk Mtn. | 4.91 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Trout Ridge | 4.74 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Reader Gulch | 4.28 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Alexander Mountain | 3.99 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Loveland Peak | 3.94 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Dixie Ridge | 3.85 | Native Material | Year-round |
| South Fork Pilgrim Creek | 3.65 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Kismet Creek | 3.16 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Kootenai National Forest?
- Kootenai National Forest has about 120 mi of bike-designated trail across 37 segments, out of 1,820 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Kootenai National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 30 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. Kootenai National Forest designates 30 segments (101 mi) for Class 1.