USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Deschutes National Forest Trails
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 | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 122 | 449 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 122 | 449 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-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 | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metolius-Windigo | 143.86 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ohv #40 | 39.34 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Swamp Wells | 24.68 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ohv #30 | 23.82 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Ohv #20 | 20.34 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Crater Rim | 20.04 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| 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 Cave | 14.56 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Deschutes River Hiking | 14.17 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ohv #80 | 12.86 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Mrazek | 12.52 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Green Ridge | 12.22 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ohv #25 | 12.09 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Edison # 3 | 11.77 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Upper Butte Loops | 11.61 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Coyote Loop | 11.6 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Sisters Tie Trail | 9.68 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Edison-Lava | 9.55 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Three Trails Ohv #13 | 9.38 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Summit Lake | 9.37 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ohv #32 | 9.27 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Newberry Crater | 9.07 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Storm King | 8.9 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Peterson Ridge Trail East | 8.9 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Winopee Lake | 8.48 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Peter Skene Ogden | 8.35 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Cod | 8.12 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Phil'S | 8.02 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Oldenburg Lake | 8.02 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Peterson Ridge Trail West | 7.97 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Ohv #81 | 7.96 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Lower Butte Loops | 7.71 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Swampy Lakes | 7.68 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Many Lakes | 7.2 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Tiddlywinks | 7.12 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
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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