USFS National Forest System Trails · Washington · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Olympic National Forest, Washington
Olympic National Forest in Washington has 5 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 24.1 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
5
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
24.1 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
99.7 mi
Bike-designated
25 segments
287 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 Olympic National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Creek | 6.48 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Lower Dungeness | 6.28 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Lower Big Quilcene | 6.18 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Church Creek | 3.35 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Mt. Zion | 1.78 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Olympic National Forest?
- Olympic National Forest has about 99.7 mi of bike-designated trail across 25 segments, out of 287 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Olympic National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 5 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. Olympic National Forest designates 5 segments (24.1 mi) for Class 1.