USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Ozark-St. Francis National Forest Trails
In Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 81 trail segments (255 mi), Class 2 on 81, and Class 3 on 81. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 39 segments. On Forest Service land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, so it is allowed only where designated.
E-bike access by class
This forest has completed e-bike travel-management designations: the dataset records Class 1 access on more trail segments than it does for conventional bikes, because the e-bike fields were filled in comprehensively during that process.
| E-bike class | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 81 | 255 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 81 | 255 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 81 | 255 mi |
Trail-by-trail (largest bike trails)
Conventional-bike and Class 1 e-bike status with season windows, per USFS designation.
| Trail | Miles | Bike | Class 1 e-bike | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Trail Blue Loop | 26.13 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| West Outer Loop | 24.85 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Huckleberry Mtn-Orange | 19.71 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Bradford East Outer Loop | 16.72 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Brock Creek #23 | 14.32 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Syllamo Bike Trail-Jacks Branc | 13.03 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Syllamo Bike Trail-Bad Branch | 12.03 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Syllamo Bike Trail-Scrappy Mt | 11.72 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Huckleberry Mtn. Loop-Apple | 8.99 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Syllamo Bike Trail-Bald Scrapp | 7.3 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Huckleberry Mtn-Bell Springs | 6.73 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Wedington Twin Mountains | 6.73 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Western Don | 6.54 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Mg High Mtn Loop | 6.49 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Mill Creek Burrell Mtn Loop | 5.28 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Buffalo Creek Trail | 4.93 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Mg Gap Hollow Loop | 4.8 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Brock Creek #40 | 4.39 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Cave Mountain Road Trail | 4.3 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Syllamo Bike Trail-White River | 4.05 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Mg Black Oak Ridge Loop | 3.75 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Fire Tower Trail | 3.73 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Mg Black Oak Ridge | 3.55 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Knuckles Creek Road Trail | 3.46 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Azalea Falls Trail | 3.44 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Bradford Easy Loop | 3.02 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Mg High Mtn Loop | 2.92 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Mg Stave Mill Falls | 2.91 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Brock Creek #42 | 2.75 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Brock Creek #46 | 2.61 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| West Outer Loop Shortcut M | 2.43 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Kapark Road Trail | 2.14 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Brock Creek #51 | 2.09 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Brock Creek #43 | 2.09 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Bear Point Trail | 1.94 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Sidewinder Trail | 1.9 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| South Bench Trail | 1.87 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Brock Creek #25 | 1.75 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Brock Creek #21 | 1.74 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| West Outer Loop Shorcut E | 1.73 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest?
- On National Forest System land, e-bikes are legally motor vehicles. Under U.S. Forest Service policy (36 CFR 212; FSM 7700), an e-bike of any class may be ridden only on routes that are designated for motor-vehicle use or specifically designated for e-bike use — not on every trail where a conventional (non-motorized) mountain bike is allowed. In Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 81 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 81 and 81 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Ozark-St. Francis National Forest trails?
- No. Under USFS policy an e-bike of any class is a motor vehicle, even Class 1 pedal-assist. A trail being open to conventional bikes does not by itself permit e-bikes — the trail must carry an e-bike or motorized designation.
- When are bikes open in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest carry a Year-round season window in the USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later as snow clears. Always confirm current conditions with the ranger district.
See also: Ozark-St. Francis National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Arkansas
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