Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Lolo National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
182mi
designated on 119 segments
8% of mapped trail
E-bike
341miClass 1
designated on 77 segments
15% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
182mi
designated on 119 segments
8% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
341miClass 1
designated on 77 segments
- Class 1341 mi
- Class 2341 mi
- Class 3341 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 77
- Class 3 segments
- 77
Both lanes share one scale: the 2,334 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Lolo National Forest, Montana. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
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 | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1designatedPedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 77 | 341 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 77 | 341 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cc Divide | 54.79 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Rattlesnake CreekYear-round | 16.75 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Kreis Pond Red LoopYear-round | 14.66 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Sheep MountainJun–Nov | 14.02 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Stuart PeakJun–Nov | 13 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 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 & EquestrianYear-round | 9.45 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 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 MountainJun–Oct | 5.44 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 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 BikeMay–Nov | 4.5 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Cook Mountain | 4.48 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Sawmill Gulch (Rattlesnake)Year-round | 4.4 | Allowed | Restricted |
| 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
E-bike rules in other Montana forests
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