USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Mark Twain National Forest Trails
In Mark Twain National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 82 trail segments (114 mi), Class 2 on 82, and Class 3 on 82. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 174 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. | 82 | 114 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 82 | 114 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 82 | 114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Trail - Karkaghne | 28.72 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Berryman Trail | 26.6 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail - Trace Creek | 25.69 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail - Middle Fork | 23.22 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Cedar Creek - South | 19.06 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ridge Runner-Nf To Noblett | 16.27 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail Wappapello Section | 13.47 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail - North Courtois | 12.77 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail - Courtois Creek | 12.77 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail-North Fork River | 12.44 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Council Bluff Trail | 11.89 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| John J Audubon Trail | 11.84 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Wolf Creek Trail | 11.08 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Blue Ridge Horse Trail | 9.79 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail - Blair Creek | 9.54 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail Wappapello 172 Lp | 8.59 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ridge Runner-Short Loop | 7.08 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail - Marble Creek | 6.84 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Chadwick 113 | 6.81 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Swan Creek-Tin Top | 6.69 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Bateman - Willie Lee | 6.19 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Cole Creek Yellow Loop | 5.97 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Sutton Bluff Atv 1 | 5.96 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Ridge Runner-Noblett Loop | 5.96 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Cedar Creek Trail - Smith Cree | 5.86 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Kaintuck Trail Yellow | 5.35 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Sutton Bluff Atv 7 | 5.34 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Crooked Branch Trail | 5.33 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Cole Creek Orange Loop | 5.26 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Chadwick 101 | 5.02 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Crane Lake Trail | 4.79 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Sutton Bluff Atv 15 | 4.44 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Ridge Runner-Nf Loop | 4.44 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Cedar Creek Trail - The Moon | 4.17 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Sutton Bluff Atv 8 | 3.99 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Cole Creek Blue Loop | 3.94 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Bateman - Bottoms | 3.67 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Cole Creek Red Loop | 3.51 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail Wappapello F Hwy | 3.47 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Kaintuck Trail Orange | 3.42 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Mark Twain 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 Mark Twain National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 82 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 82 and 82 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Mark Twain 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 Mark Twain National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Mark Twain 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: Mark Twain National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Missouri
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