USFS National Forest System Trails · Virginia · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Virginia
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in Virginia has 39 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 171 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
39
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
171 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
1,006 mi
Bike-designated
292 segments
2,254 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 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Highlands | 80.39 | Native Material | Jan–Apr, Oct–Dec |
| Iron Mountain | 34.38 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Rocky Run | 10.76 | Native Material | Year-round |
| South Pedlar | 10.37 | Native Material | Apr–Nov |
| Dynamite | 6.47 | Native Material | January, Apr–Dec |
| Green Mountain | 3.87 | Native Material | January, Apr–Dec |
| Lasso | 2.63 | Native Material | Apr–Nov |
| Lone Mountain | 1.79 | Native Material | Apr–Nov |
| Law Breaker | 1.7 | Native Material | January, Apr–Dec |
| Bowman | 1.69 | Native Material | January, Apr–Dec |
| Barton Gap | 1.68 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Mertins Rock | 1.68 | Native Material | January, Apr–Dec |
| Chestnut | 1.39 | Native Material | January, Apr–Dec |
| Dump Bed | 1.26 | Native Material | January, Apr–Dec |
| Otter | 1.03 | Native Material | Apr–Nov |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest?
- George Washington and Jefferson National Forest has about 1,006 mi of bike-designated trail across 292 segments, out of 2,254 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 39 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. George Washington and Jefferson National Forest designates 39 segments (171 mi) for Class 1.