USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Willamette National Forest Trails
In Willamette National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 76 trail segments (158 mi), Class 2 on 76, and Class 3 on 76. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 19 segments. On Forest Service land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, so it is allowed only where designated.
E-bike access by class
This forest has completed e-bike travel-management designations: the dataset records Class 1 access on more trail segments than it does for conventional bikes, because the e-bike fields were filled in comprehensively during that process.
| E-bike class | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 76 | 158 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 76 | 158 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 76 | 158 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie River Nrt | 24.21 | Allowed | Restricted | Mar–Nov |
| Jim Weaver Loop(Waldo Lake) | 20.19 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Alpine | 15.42 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Blair Lake | 14.92 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Huckleberry Flats Atv #100 | 10.03 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Lawler | 8.86 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| O Leary Mountain | 8.51 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Dead Mountain | 6.16 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Huckleberry Flats Atv #200 | 5.94 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Windy Pass | 5.91 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Tire Mountain | 5.84 | Allowed | Allowed | May–Oct |
| Larison Creek | 5.76 | Allowed | Allowed | Jun–Oct |
| Huckleberry Flats Atv #107 | 5.19 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Castle Rock | 4.35 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Winberry Divide | 4.22 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| King Castle | 4.2 | Allowed | Restricted | Apr–Oct |
| South Salmon Creek | 4.18 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Oct |
| Larison Rock | 3.93 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Huckleberry Flats Atv #101 | 3.8 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Huckleberry Flats Atv #105 | 3.49 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Clover Patch | 3.36 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Eula Ridge | 3.22 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Oct |
| Huckleberry Flats Atv #201 | 3.12 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Roaring River Ridge | 2.72 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Huckleberry Flats Atv #104mc | 2.6 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Clear Lake | 2.6 | Allowed | Restricted | Mar–Oct |
| Sawtooth | 2.47 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Huckleberry Flats Atv #303mc | 2.37 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Echo | 2.3 | Allowed | Restricted | Mar–Oct |
| Joe'S Peak | 2.24 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| June Lake | 2.17 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Huckleberry Flats Atv #304 | 2.15 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Huckleberry Flats Atv #108 | 2.1 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Indigo Lake | 1.93 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Lone Wolf/Patterson Mountain | 1.87 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Saddleblanket | 1.6 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Huckleberry Flats Atv #301 | 1.54 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Salmon Creek | 1.48 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Santiam Pass Ohv Atv Trail #18 | 1.46 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Huckleberry Flats Atv #300-Mc | 1.44 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Willamette 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 Willamette National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 76 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 76 and 76 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Willamette 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 Willamette National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Willamette National Forest carry a May–Oct season window in the USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later as snow clears. Always confirm current conditions with the ranger district.
See also: Willamette National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Oregon
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