Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Deschutes National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
658mi
designated on 165 segments
29% of mapped trail
E-bike
449miClass 1
designated on 122 segments
20% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
658mi
designated on 165 segments
29% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
449miClass 1
designated on 122 segments
- Class 1449 mi
- Class 2449 mi
- Class 3449 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 122
- Class 3 segments
- 122
Both lanes share one scale: the 2,255 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Deschutes National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 122 trail segments (449 mi), Class 2 on 122, and Class 3 on 122. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 165 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. | 122 | 449 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 122 | 449 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 122 | 449 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metolius-WindigoYear-round | 143.86 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ohv #40 | 39.34 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Swamp WellsYear-round | 24.68 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ohv #30 | 23.82 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Ohv #20 | 20.34 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Crater RimYear-round | 20.04 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ohv #60 | 18.81 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Edison # 34-4-2 | 16.64 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Ohv #50 | 16.64 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Ohv #70 | 16.07 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Ohv #10 | 16 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Ohv #90 | 14.93 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Arnold Ice CaveYear-round | 14.56 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Deschutes River HikingYear-round | 14.17 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ohv #80 | 12.86 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| MrazekYear-round | 12.52 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Green RidgeYear-round | 12.22 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ohv #25 | 12.09 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Edison # 3 | 11.77 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Upper Butte LoopsYear-round | 11.61 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Coyote LoopYear-round | 11.6 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Sisters Tie TrailYear-round | 9.68 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Edison-Lava | 9.55 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Three Trails Ohv #13 | 9.38 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Summit LakeYear-round | 9.37 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ohv #32 | 9.27 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Newberry CraterYear-round | 9.07 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Storm KingYear-round | 8.9 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Peterson Ridge Trail EastYear-round | 8.9 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Winopee LakeYear-round | 8.48 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Peter Skene OgdenYear-round | 8.35 | Allowed | Restricted |
| CodYear-round | 8.12 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Phil'SYear-round | 8.02 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Oldenburg LakeYear-round | 8.02 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Peterson Ridge Trail WestYear-round | 7.97 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ohv #81 | 7.96 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Lower Butte LoopsYear-round | 7.71 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Swampy LakesYear-round | 7.68 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Many LakesYear-round | 7.2 | Allowed | Restricted |
| TiddlywinksYear-round | 7.12 | Allowed | Restricted |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Deschutes 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 Deschutes National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 122 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 122 and 122 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Deschutes 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 Deschutes National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Deschutes 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: Deschutes National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Oregon
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