Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Trails
Mountain bike
246mi
designated on 57 segments
28% of mapped trail
E-bike
7.1miClass 1
designated on 6 segments
<1% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
246mi
designated on 57 segments
28% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
7.1miClass 1
designated on 6 segments
- Class 17.1 mi
- Class 27.1 mi
- Class 37.1 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 6
- Class 3 segments
- 6
Both lanes share one scale: the 880 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Georgia. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 6 trail segments (7.1 mi), Class 2 on 6, and Class 3 on 6. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 57 segments. On Forest Service land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, so it is allowed only where designated.
E-bike access by class
Where a trail is open to conventional bikes, check the e-bike columns separately — a non-motorized mountain bike being allowed does not by itself mean an e-bike is.
| E-bike class | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1designatedPedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 6 | 7.1 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 6 | 7.1 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 6 | 7.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PinhotiYear-round | 96.24 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Stonewall Falls Mountain BikeYear-round | 8.59 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Iron MountainYear-round | 7.68 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Bear CreekYear-round | 6.8 | Allowed | Not designated |
| East Armuchee TrailYear-round | 6.51 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Sumac Creek TrailYear-round | 6.46 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Mountaintown CreekYear-round | 5.72 | Allowed | Restricted |
| LadyslipperYear-round | 5.26 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Flat Creek LoopYear-round | 5 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Wheat TrailYear-round | 4.98 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Stanley GapYear-round | 4.85 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Windy Gap BikeYear-round | 4.39 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Loblolly TrailYear-round | 4.35 | Allowed | Not designated |
| White Twister Mountain Bike TrYear-round | 4.24 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Jake Mountain TrailYear-round | 4.02 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Bare Hare TrailYear-round | 3.96 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Pinhoti Horse AlternativeYear-round | 3.93 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Frady Branch LoopYear-round | 3.58 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Jake/Bull Connector TrailYear-round | 3.48 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Leatherwood CreekYear-round | 3.47 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Dry Creek TrailYear-round | 3.29 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Mount Joy TrailYear-round | 3.18 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Fdr-872 Jones Creek Dam TrailYear-round | 3.18 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Black Branch TrailYear-round | 3.11 | Allowed | Not designated |
| South ForkYear-round | 2.82 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Green MountainYear-round | 2.74 | Allowed | Not designated |
| SourwoodYear-round | 2.68 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Lance Creek TrailYear-round | 2.64 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Turkey TrailYear-round | 2.46 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Latham CemetaryYear-round | 2.29 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Moss Creek TrailYear-round | 2.28 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Fdr-83 Bull Mountain CutoffYear-round | 2.15 | Allowed | Not designated |
| No- Tell TrailYear-round | 2.11 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Long Branch LoopYear-round | 2.1 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Turner Creek TrailYear-round | 1.84 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hurricane Creek-YYear-round | 1.7 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Sumac Creek SpurYear-round | 1.64 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Pear OrchardYear-round | 1.48 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Ranger Run | 1.19 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Whoop-De-DosYear-round | 1.08 | Allowed | Not designated |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests?
- 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 Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Class 1 access is recorded on 6 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 6 and 6 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests 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 Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests?
- Most bike-designated trails in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests 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: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests trail data profile · E-bikes across Georgia
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