Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Mark Twain National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
509mi
designated on 176 segments
62% of mapped trail
E-bike
114miClass 1
designated on 82 segments
14% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
509mi
designated on 176 segments
62% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
114miClass 1
designated on 82 segments
- Class 1114 mi
- Class 2114 mi
- Class 3114 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 82
- Class 3 segments
- 82
Both lanes share one scale: the 824 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
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 176 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. | 82 | 114 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 82 | 114 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Trail - KarkaghneYear-round | 28.72 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Berryman TrailYear-round | 26.6 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ozark Trail - Trace CreekYear-round | 25.69 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ozark Trail - Middle ForkYear-round | 23.22 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Cedar Creek - SouthYear-round | 19.06 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ridge Runner-Nf To NoblettYear-round | 16.27 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ozark Trail Wappapello SectionYear-round | 13.47 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ozark Trail - Courtois CreekYear-round | 12.77 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ozark Trail - North CourtoisYear-round | 12.77 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ozark Trail-North Fork RiverYear-round | 12.44 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Council Bluff TrailYear-round | 11.89 | Allowed | Restricted |
| John J Audubon TrailYear-round | 11.84 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Wolf Creek TrailYear-round | 11.08 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Blue Ridge Horse TrailYear-round | 9.79 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ozark Trail - Blair CreekYear-round | 9.54 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ozark Trail Wappapello 172 LpYear-round | 8.59 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ridge Runner-Short LoopYear-round | 7.08 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ozark Trail - Marble CreekYear-round | 6.84 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Chadwick 113Year-round | 6.81 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Swan Creek-Tin TopYear-round | 6.7 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Cole Creek Yellow LoopYear-round | 5.97 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ridge Runner-Noblett LoopYear-round | 5.96 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Sutton Bluff Atv 1Year-round | 5.96 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Cedar Creek Trail - Smith CreeYear-round | 5.86 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Kaintuck Trail YellowYear-round | 5.47 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Sutton Bluff Atv 7Year-round | 5.34 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Crooked Branch TrailYear-round | 5.33 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Cole Creek Orange LoopYear-round | 5.26 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Chadwick 101Year-round | 5.02 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Crane Lake TrailYear-round | 4.79 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Bateman - South BlueYear-round | 4.53 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Sutton Bluff Atv 15Year-round | 4.44 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Ridge Runner-Nf LoopYear-round | 4.44 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Cedar Creek Trail - The MoonYear-round | 4.17 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Sutton Bluff Atv 8Year-round | 3.99 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Cole Creek Blue LoopYear-round | 3.94 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Bateman - RedYear-round | 3.67 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Cole Creek Red LoopYear-round | 3.51 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ozark Trail Wappapello F HwyYear-round | 3.47 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Kaintuck Trail OrangeYear-round | 3.45 | Allowed | Restricted |
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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