USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Superior National Forest Trails
In Superior National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 582 trail segments (846 mi), Class 2 on 582, and Class 3 on 582. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 74 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. | 582 | 846 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 582 | 846 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 582 | 846 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospector Ohv | 74.83 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Taconite Ohv | 61.68 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Tomahawk | 51.34 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Gunflint Snowmobile | 49.35 | Allowed | — | |
| Cross/ Wringer Atv | 25.19 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Expressway Snowmobile Route | 20.77 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Stony Spur Atv | 20.65 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Pike Lake Loop | 19.99 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Cascade Loop | 19.95 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Timber-Frear Atv Loop | 19.41 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Lutsen Connector Bike | 13.86 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Devils Track Loop | 13.85 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Swamper Snowmobile | 11.3 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Swamper Snowmobile | 11.3 | Allowed | — | |
| Pancore Lake | 11.3 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Ltta | 11.21 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Eliason Loop | 9.71 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Kimball Creek Atv | 8.03 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Schroeder Tote Road | 6.56 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Cross/ Wringer Atv B | 5.96 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Vermilion Falls Atv | 5.46 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Omaday Lake | 5.29 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Scott Creek | 4.63 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Cedar Creek | 4.48 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Cross/ Wringer Bike Loop | 4.43 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Mississippi Creek | 4.36 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Astrid Main | 4.33 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Screech Road Bike | 4.22 | Allowed | Allowed | Apr–Nov |
| Bundle Lake Spur A | 4.06 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Bird Lake Atv | 4.02 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Kawishiwi Triangle Crocket | 3.96 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, December | |
| Lois Lake | 3.89 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Screech | 3.6 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Townline Spur 1112 | 3.34 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Big Aspen Atv Spur D | 3.2 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Gary Road Spur A | 3.17 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Indian Hill Spur G | 3.06 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Deeryard | 3.06 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Long Lake Atv | 3.01 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Vermigrade Spur Daa | 3.01 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Superior 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 Superior National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 582 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 582 and 582 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Superior 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 Superior National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Superior 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: Superior National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Minnesota
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