Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests Trails
Mountain bike
277mi
designated on 80 segments
20% of mapped trail
E-bike
376miClass 1
designated on 57 segments
28% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
277mi
designated on 80 segments
20% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
376miClass 1
designated on 57 segments
- Class 1376 mi
- Class 2376 mi
- Class 3376 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 57
- Class 3 segments
- 57
Both lanes share one scale: the 1,368 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Oregon. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 57 trail segments (376 mi), Class 2 on 57, and Class 3 on 57. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 80 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. | 57 | 376 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 57 | 376 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 57 | 376 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ohv | 67.52 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Discovery Ohv | 50.29 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Illinois RiverYear-round | 27.43 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Silver Peak - Hobson Horn TraiYear-round | 17.12 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Boundary TrailYear-round | 15.34 | Allowed | Allowed |
| South ForkYear-round | 11.27 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Taylor CreekYear-round | 10.74 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Golden Stairs Motorcycle | 10.05 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Foster Creek Ohv | 9.67 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Game LakeYear-round | 8.91 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Brown MountainYear-round | 8.57 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Round Top Motorcycle | 8.27 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Lake West Ohv | 8.14 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Briggs CreekYear-round | 8.02 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Red Blanket Ohv | 7.7 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Hershberger Ohv | 7.69 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| PayetteYear-round | 7.57 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Dutchy CreekYear-round | 7.54 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Cook And GreenYear-round | 7.27 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Horn GapYear-round | 7.22 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Hamaker Bluff Ohv | 6.7 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Collings MountainYear-round | 6.47 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Pine GroveYear-round | 5.87 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Union Creek (South) Ohv | 5.84 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Shan CreekYear-round | 5.73 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Sherwood Motorcycle | 5.67 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Bearcamp RidgeYear-round | 5.29 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Minnehaha Motorcycle | 5.07 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Elliott RidgeYear-round | 4.94 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Hamaker Butte Ohv | 4.6 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| China CreekYear-round | 4.59 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Stein ButteYear-round | 4.5 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Seven Mile RidgeYear-round | 4.47 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Nordic Ohv | 4.45 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Da-Ku-Be-Te-DeYear-round | 4.18 | Allowed | Restricted |
| River Loop Motorcycle | 4.12 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Little GraybackYear-round | 4.05 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Fish LakeYear-round | 3.87 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Mule MountainYear-round | 3.84 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Mule CreekYear-round | 3.83 | Allowed | Restricted |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests?
- 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 Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Class 1 access is recorded on 57 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 57 and 57 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests 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 Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests?
- Most bike-designated trails in Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests 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: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests trail data profile · E-bikes across Oregon
E-bike rules in other Oregon forests
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