USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on White Mountain National Forest Trails
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 | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 130 | 756 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 130 | 756 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-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 | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneham Snomo | 34.3 | Allowed | — | |
| Evans Notch Snomo Corr19/Its80 | 30.16 | Allowed | — | |
| Crocker Pond Snomo | 24.04 | Allowed | — | |
| Long Pond Snomo (Corr 19) | 21.18 | Allowed | — | |
| Meadow Brook Snomo | 19.3 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Kilkenny Snomo | 18.48 | Allowed | — | |
| Warren To Woodstock Snomo | 17.51 | Allowed | — | |
| Bear Notch Rd Snomo | 15.94 | Allowed | — | |
| Rocky Pond Snomo | 15.02 | Allowed | — | |
| Mt Tom - Mt Field Loop Snomo | 14.75 | Allowed | — | |
| North South Road Snomo | 13.44 | Allowed | — | |
| Flat Mtn Pond Snomo | 13.23 | Allowed | — | |
| Hubbard Brook Snomo | 12.91 | Allowed | — | |
| Shelburne Snomo | 12.47 | Allowed | — | |
| Bolles Snomo | 12.25 | Allowed | — | |
| Tripoli Rd Snomo | 12.09 | Allowed | — | |
| Reds Snomo | 12.02 | Allowed | — | |
| Slippery Brook Snomo (Corr19) | 11.78 | Allowed | Allowed | May–Oct |
| Bolles Trail | 11.64 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Powerline Snomo | 11.64 | Allowed | — | |
| Sandwich Notch Road Snomo | 11.24 | Allowed | — | |
| Gilead Snomo | 10.91 | Allowed | — | |
| Cedar Brook | 10.85 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Tunnel Brook Snomo | 10.78 | Allowed | — | |
| Franconia Snomo | 10.53 | Allowed | — | |
| Sawyer River Snomo | 10.18 | Allowed | Allowed | May–Oct |
| Upper Haystack Snomo | 8.5 | Allowed | — | |
| West Branch Snomo | 8.23 | Allowed | — | |
| Gale River Loop Snomo | 7.59 | Allowed | — | |
| Cherry Mtn Rd Snomo | 7.58 | Allowed | — | |
| Mt Cilley Snomo | 7.43 | Allowed | — | |
| Bear Springs Snomo | 7.41 | Allowed | — | |
| Twenty Five Dollar Snomo | 7.29 | Allowed | — | |
| Cherry Mtn. Jeep Snomo | 7.19 | Allowed | — | |
| Mt Clinton Road Snomo | 7.1 | Allowed | — | |
| Cobble Hill Snomo | 7 | Allowed | — | |
| Mt Mitten Snomo | 6.93 | Allowed | — | |
| Russell Pond Snomo | 6.8 | Allowed | — | |
| Switchback Snomo (Corr 19) | 6.77 | Allowed | — | |
| Corridor 5 Snomo | 6.65 | 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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