Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Kootenai National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
120mi
designated on 37 segments
7% of mapped trail
E-bike
101miClass 1
designated on 30 segments
6% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
120mi
designated on 37 segments
7% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Jun–Oct
E-bike
101miClass 1
designated on 30 segments
- Class 1101 mi
- Class 2101 mi
- Class 3101 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 30
- Class 3 segments
- 30
Both lanes share one scale: the 1,820 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Kootenai National Forest, Montana. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Kootenai National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 30 trail segments (101 mi), Class 2 on 30, and Class 3 on 30. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 37 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. | 30 | 101 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 30 | 101 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 30 | 101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Peak | 12.18 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Swede Mtn Bike TrailYear-round | 11.33 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Mcguire/InchJun–Oct | 10.42 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Cliff Point/Thirsty MountainJun–Oct | 9.93 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Lydia PinkhamJun–Oct | 9.59 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Bobtail RidgeMay–Nov | 8.19 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Canyon Divide | 8.14 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Sorrel Gulch | 6.69 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 20 Odd Atv | 6.15 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Turner MountainJun–Oct | 5.79 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Starry GoatMay–Nov | 5.59 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 20 Odd Peak | 5.54 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Cripple Horse | 5.4 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Stevens Ridge | 4.98 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Elk Mtn.Jun–Oct | 4.91 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Trout Ridge | 4.74 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Reader Gulch | 4.28 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Sheldon MountainMay–Oct | 4.21 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Webb MountainJun–Oct | 4.1 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Alexander Mountain | 3.99 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Sheldon Mountain BMay–Oct | 3.98 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Loveland Peak | 3.94 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Sheldon Mountain CMay–Oct | 3.93 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Dixie Ridge | 3.85 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Warex PeakJun–Oct | 3.83 | Allowed | Restricted |
| North Fork Big CreekJun–Oct | 3.82 | Allowed | Restricted |
| South Fork Pilgrim Creek | 3.65 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Beartrap MountainJun–Oct | 3.54 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Kismet Creek | 3.16 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Sheldon Mountain AMay–Oct | 3.09 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Sheldon Mountain DYear-round | 2.97 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Smeads Bench | 2.88 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Alvord LakeMay–Nov | 2.64 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Wood Creek Scenic Larch TrailYear-round | 2.61 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Lower BoulderJun–Oct | 2.48 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Skeleton Creek | 2.07 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Minton Pass | 2.04 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Grays Gulch | 1.92 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Cub Creek | 1.91 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Troy Walking PathYear-round | 1.86 | Allowed | Not designated |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Kootenai 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 Kootenai National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 30 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 30 and 30 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Kootenai 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 Kootenai National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Kootenai National Forest carry a Jun–Oct season window in the USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later as snow clears. Always confirm current conditions with the ranger district.
See also: Kootenai National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Montana
E-bike rules in other Montana forests
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