USFS National Forest System Trails · North Carolina · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina
National Forests in North Carolina in North Carolina has 43 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 76.1 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
43
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
76.1 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
445 mi
Bike-designated
207 segments
2,074 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 National Forests in North Carolina
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayehutta Loop | 8.93 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Brown Mountain 2 | 5.64 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Brown Mountain 9 | 4.88 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Brown Mountain 1a | 4.88 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Brown Mountain 1 | 4.79 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Black Swamp Ohv | 3.91 | Imported Compacted Material | Year-round |
| Dickey Bell Ohv | 3.56 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Brown Mountain 1b | 2.55 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Buck Knob | 2.32 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Brown Mountain 3 | 2.23 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Locust Gap | 2.14 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Brown Mountain 7 | 2.11 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Dutch John Ohv | 2.11 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Brown Mountain 10 | 2.08 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Falls Dam Ohv | 1.98 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in National Forests in North Carolina?
- National Forests in North Carolina has about 445 mi of bike-designated trail across 207 segments, out of 2,074 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in National Forests in North Carolina?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 43 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. National Forests in North Carolina designates 43 segments (76.1 mi) for Class 1.