USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area Trails
In Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 335 trail segments (76 mi), Class 2 on 335, and Class 3 on 335. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 12 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. | 335 | 76 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 335 | 76 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 335 | 76 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail | 11.24 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Main Trail, Pts. 1-9 | 5.49 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Main Trail From Pt. F To Silo | 3.77 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Main Trail From Point 3 To 4 | 1.57 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 3201 | 1.56 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Piney Hike Bike Main | 1.12 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| 5201 | 1.09 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 3301 | 1 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 7201 | 0.93 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 7203 | 0.89 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 6201 | 0.83 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Piney Hike Bike Overlook | 0.8 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| 8201 | 0.78 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 9202 | 0.75 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 7202 | 0.73 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 6202 | 0.72 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 6203 | 0.71 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 7204 | 0.69 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Hf Hike Bike Sports Branch | 0.68 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Turkey Trot | 0.66 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 3302 | 0.6 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 6205 | 0.59 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 3203 | 0.58 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Main Trail Pt D-2 | 0.58 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 4301 | 0.57 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 6204 | 0.57 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 7304 | 0.55 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 5302 | 0.54 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 8205 | 0.53 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 8202 | 0.52 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Main Trail Pt 8-E | 0.52 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 5202 | 0.51 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 5203 | 0.51 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 3202 | 0.51 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 8302 | 0.5 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| 2201 | 0.5 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Main Trail To Rock Climb | 0.5 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area?
- 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 Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Class 1 access is recorded on 335 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 335 and 335 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area 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 Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area?
- Most bike-designated trails in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area 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: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area trail data profile · E-bikes across Kentucky
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