USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Wayne National Forest Trails
In Wayne National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 62 trail segments (134 mi), Class 2 on 62, and Class 3 on 62. 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. | 62 | 134 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 62 | 134 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 62 | 134 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bt/Nct Marietta | 37.09 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Main Corridor | 16.52 | Allowed | Allowed | January, Apr–Dec |
| Dorr Run Loop | 13.9 | Allowed | Allowed | January, Apr–Dec |
| Hanging Rock Loop | 11.9 | Allowed | Allowed | January, Apr–Dec |
| Kinderhook Long Loop | 10.52 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Superior Corridor | 8.74 | Allowed | Allowed | January, Apr–Dec |
| Bloodroot | 8.56 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Ohio View | 7.74 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Wolcott | 7.65 | Allowed | Allowed | January, Apr–Dec |
| Pig Iron | 7.19 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Green Wood Loop | 6.82 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Nebo Spirit | 5.28 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Wild Turkey | 4.8 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Archers Fork Loop | 4.64 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Tipple Top | 4.45 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| The Underground | 4.26 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Powerline | 4.2 | Allowed | Allowed | January, Apr–Dec |
| Lyra | 4.17 | Allowed | Allowed | January, Apr–Dec |
| Scenic River | 4.07 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Covered Bridge | 4.04 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Jackson Run | 3.91 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Kinderhook Davis Run Spur | 3.9 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Long Ridge | 3.83 | Allowed | Allowed | January, Apr–Dec |
| Purdum Loop | 3.29 | Allowed | Allowed | January, Apr–Dec |
| Kacklemacker Loop | 3.29 | Allowed | Allowed | January, Apr–Dec |
| Shay Ridge | 3.25 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Bowl | 3.2 | Allowed | Allowed | January, Apr–Dec |
| Telegraph | 3.04 | Allowed | Allowed | January, Apr–Dec |
| Coal Train | 3 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Gorges Curves | 2.82 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Holler Collar | 2.77 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Copperhead | 2.73 | Allowed | Allowed | January, Apr–Dec |
| New Straitsville Loop | 2.67 | Allowed | Allowed | January, Apr–Dec |
| Blue Devil | 2.66 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Red Dog | 2.65 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| May Apple Mayhem | 2.52 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Bear Top Loop | 2.49 | Allowed | Allowed | January, Apr–Dec |
| Salt Works | 2.48 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Salameander | 2.43 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
| Star Brick | 2.3 | Allowed | Restricted | January, Apr–Dec |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Wayne 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 Wayne National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 62 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 62 and 62 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Wayne 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 Wayne National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Wayne National Forest carry a January, Apr–Dec season window in the USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later as snow clears. Always confirm current conditions with the ranger district.
See also: Wayne National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Ohio
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