USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Kisatchie National Forest Trails
In Kisatchie National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 7 trail segments (153 mi), Class 2 on 7, and Class 3 on 7. 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
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 | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 7 | 153 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 7 | 153 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 7 | 153 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandstone Trail | 33.52 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Enduro | 29.93 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Claiborne Woodworth | 20.61 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Claiborne North | 20.36 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Livingston Little Creek | 19.47 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Gum Springs Horse Trail | 19.14 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Claiborne Boy Scout Trail | 18.1 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Livingston Hickman Loop | 11.12 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Wild Azalea | 10.27 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Kincaid | 7.2 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Big Branch | 6.95 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Lakeshore | 5.29 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Sugar Cane Nrt | 5.13 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Valentine | 3.01 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Beech Bottom Loop | 2.09 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Lamotte Creek | 1.9 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Glenn Emery Memorial | 1.34 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Lost Man Loop | 1.02 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Kisatchie 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 Kisatchie National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 7 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 7 and 7 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Kisatchie 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 Kisatchie National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Kisatchie 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: Kisatchie National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Louisiana
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