USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Dakota Prairie Grasslands Trails
In Dakota Prairie Grasslands, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 0 trail segments (0 mi), Class 2 on 0, and Class 3 on 0. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 27 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 | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 0 | 0 mi |
| Class 2 | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 0 | 0 mi |
| Class 3 | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 0 | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maah Daah Hey | 144.98 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| North Country National Scenic | 31.04 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Buffalo Gap | 18.99 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Wolf | 8.81 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Hankinson Hills | 7.95 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Cottonwood | 6.98 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Blacktail | 6.91 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Long X | 5.84 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Denbigh | 3.21 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Birnt Hills Loop | 3.04 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Bennett | 3.01 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Oak Leaf | 2.28 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ice Caves | 1.49 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Buffalo Gap Loop | 1.34 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Buffalo Gap Spur | 1.27 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Coal Creek | 0.68 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Dakota Prairie Grasslands?
- 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 Dakota Prairie Grasslands, Class 1 access is recorded on 0 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 0 and 0 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Dakota Prairie Grasslands 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 Dakota Prairie Grasslands?
- Most bike-designated trails in Dakota Prairie Grasslands 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: Dakota Prairie Grasslands trail data profile · E-bikes across North Dakota
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