USFS National Forest System Trails · South Dakota · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota
Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota has 317 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 545 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
317
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
545 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
255 mi
Bike-designated
92 segments
1,334 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 Black Hills National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial On Northern Hills | 37.51 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Hawkwright Loop | 13.57 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Newton 36 | 12.17 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Victoria 13 | 8.12 | Native Material | May–Dec |
| Hershey 1042 | 7.76 | Native Material | May–Dec |
| Lightning Strike | 6.32 | Native Material | May–Dec |
| Stots Ridge | 5.82 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Devils Head 60 | 5.6 | Native Material | May–Dec |
| Blacktail 1104 | 5.58 | Native Material | May–Dec |
| Ditch Creek 58 | 5.49 | Native Material | May–Dec |
| Ditch Creek 39 | 5.36 | Native Material | May–Dec |
| Smith 1681 | 5.35 | Native Material | Aug–Dec |
| Bluebird | 5.07 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Ditch Creek 30 | 4.98 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Piedmont Fire Trail 144 | 4.95 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Black Hills National Forest?
- Black Hills National Forest has about 255 mi of bike-designated trail across 92 segments, out of 1,334 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Black Hills National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 317 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. Black Hills National Forest designates 317 segments (545 mi) for Class 1.