Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on White Mountain National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
164mi
designated on 60 segments
5% of mapped trail
E-bike
756miClass 1
designated on 130 segments
23% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
164mi
designated on 60 segments
5% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
756miClass 1
designated on 130 segments
- Class 1756 mi
- Class 2756 mi
- Class 3756 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 130
- Class 3 segments
- 130
Both lanes share one scale: the 3,238 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In White Mountain National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 130 trail segments (756 mi), Class 2 on 130, and Class 3 on 130. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 60 segments. On Forest Service land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, so it is allowed only where designated.
E-bike access by class
This forest has completed e-bike travel-management designations: the dataset records Class 1 access on more trail segments than it does for conventional bikes, because the e-bike fields were filled in comprehensively during that process.
| E-bike class | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1designatedPedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 130 | 756 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 130 | 756 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 130 | 756 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneham Snomo | 34.3 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Evans Notch Snomo Corr19/Its80 | 30.16 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Crocker Pond Snomo | 24.04 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Long Pond Snomo (Corr 19) | 21.18 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Meadow Brook SnomoYear-round | 19.3 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Kilkenny Snomo | 18.48 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Warren To Woodstock Snomo | 17.51 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Bear Notch Rd Snomo | 15.94 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Rocky Pond Snomo | 15.02 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Mt Tom - Mt Field Loop Snomo | 14.75 | Not designated | Allowed |
| North South Road Snomo | 13.44 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Flat Mtn Pond Snomo | 13.23 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Hubbard Brook Snomo | 12.91 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Shelburne Snomo | 12.47 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Bolles Snomo | 12.25 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Tripoli Rd Snomo | 12.09 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Reds Snomo | 12.02 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Slippery Brook Snomo (Corr19)May–Oct | 11.78 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Bolles TrailYear-round | 11.64 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Powerline Snomo | 11.64 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Sandwich Notch Road Snomo | 11.24 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Gilead Snomo | 10.91 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Cedar BrookYear-round | 10.85 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Tunnel Brook Snomo | 10.78 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Franconia Snomo | 10.53 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Sawyer River SnomoMay–Oct | 10.18 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Upper Haystack Snomo | 8.5 | Not designated | Allowed |
| West Branch Snomo | 8.23 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Gale River Loop Snomo | 7.59 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Cherry Mtn Rd Snomo | 7.58 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Mt Cilley Snomo | 7.43 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Bear Springs Snomo | 7.41 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Twenty Five Dollar Snomo | 7.29 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Cherry Mtn. Jeep Snomo | 7.19 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Mt Clinton Road Snomo | 7.1 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Cobble Hill Snomo | 7 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Mt Mitten Snomo | 6.93 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Russell Pond Snomo | 6.8 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Switchback Snomo (Corr 19) | 6.77 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Corridor 5 Snomo | 6.65 | Not designated | Allowed |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in White Mountain 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 White Mountain National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 130 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 130 and 130 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on White Mountain 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 White Mountain National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in White Mountain 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: White Mountain National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across New Hampshire
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