USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Lolo National Forest Trails
In Lolo National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 77 trail segments (341 mi), Class 2 on 77, and Class 3 on 77. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 119 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. | 77 | 341 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 77 | 341 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 77 | 341 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cc Divide | 54.79 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Rattlesnake Creek | 16.75 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Kreis Pond Red Loop | 14.66 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Sheep Mountain | 14.02 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Nov |
| Stuart Peak | 13 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Nov |
| Up Up Ridge | 11.5 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Storm Peak | 10.68 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Dry-Wilkes Divide | 10.56 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Blue Mtn Hiking & Equestrian | 9.45 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Reservation Divide | 8.47 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| River Trail | 8.46 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Table Top Mountain | 7.57 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Wilkes Creek | 7.29 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Snowstorm Ridge | 6.25 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Savenac Creek | 6.16 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Mill Creek | 5.99 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Granite Ridge | 5.98 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Edith Peak | 5.91 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Bear Creek | 5.71 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Daisy Creek | 5.58 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Lee Ridge | 5.56 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Iron Mountain | 5.44 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| West Fork Swamp Creek | 5.37 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Tepee Creek | 5.25 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Flat Rock Creek | 5.09 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Dominion Peak | 4.9 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Boyd Mountain | 4.9 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Knox Creek | 4.89 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Twenty Four Mile Creek | 4.78 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Teepee Mountain | 4.72 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Wild Horse Point | 4.7 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Hawk Mountain | 4.66 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Snowbowl Mountain Bike | 4.5 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Cook Mountain | 4.48 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Sawmill Gulch (Rattlesnake) | 4.4 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Gold Rush Creek | 4.27 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Blossom Lake | 4.08 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| John Long | 4.05 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Miller Divide | 3.96 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Mill Creek | 3.84 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Lolo 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 Lolo National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 77 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 77 and 77 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Lolo 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 Lolo National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Lolo 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: Lolo National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Montana
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