Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Allegheny National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
212mi
designated on 80 segments
24% of mapped trail
E-bike
163miClass 1
designated on 49 segments
19% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
212mi
designated on 80 segments
24% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
163miClass 1
designated on 49 segments
- Class 1163 mi
- Class 2131 mi
- Class 3131 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 29
- Class 3 segments
- 29
Both lanes share one scale: the 870 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Allegheny National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 49 trail segments (163 mi), Class 2 on 29, and Class 3 on 29. 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. | 49 | 163 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 29 | 131 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 29 | 131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penoke Bike | 22.23 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Timberline Atv A LoopYear-round | 13.99 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Rocky Gap Atv Main LoopYear-round | 10.89 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Marienville AtvYear-round | 10.53 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Kinzua ValleyYear-round | 9.17 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Tanbark HikingYear-round | 8.94 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Rocky Gap Atv Loop AYear-round | 8.12 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Bullis HollowYear-round | 7.9 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Jrembt - ElijahYear-round | 7.33 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Timberline Atv E LoopYear-round | 7.19 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Snow Timberline E | 7.19 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Rimrock Hiking LoopYear-round | 6.97 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Willow Creek Atv Loop AYear-round | 6.94 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Snow Timberline D | 5.91 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Timberline Atv D LoopYear-round | 5.91 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Westline Thundershower HikingYear-round | 5.01 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Morrison Hiking LoopYear-round | 4.7 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Tidioute RiversideYear-round | 4.47 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Snow Timberline B | 4.23 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Timberline Atv B LoopYear-round | 4.23 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Buzzard Swamp HikingYear-round | 3.98 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Timberline Atv Warmup Loop WYear-round | 3.55 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Snow Timberline Warmup | 3.55 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Morrison Loop 2023Apr–Oct | 3 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Toms RunYear-round | 2.97 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Toms Run SkiYear-round | 2.97 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Marienville Atv/Penoke ConnYear-round | 2.93 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Elli Loop HikingApr–Oct | 2.75 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Loleta HikingYear-round | 2.7 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Jrembt - Coal KnobYear-round | 2.59 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Challenger Loop HikingApr–Oct | 2.46 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Muddy Fork LoopYear-round | 2.45 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Jrembt - LaurelYear-round | 2.38 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Jrembt - TuttletownYear-round | 2.2 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Jrembt - LonghouseYear-round | 2.08 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Jrembt - Bald EagleYear-round | 1.97 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Kinzua ConnectorYear-round | 1.96 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Brush Hollow HikingApr–Oct | 1.94 | Allowed | Restricted |
| LamonavilleYear-round | 1.86 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Black BearYear-round | 1.84 | Allowed | Restricted |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Allegheny 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 Allegheny National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 49 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 29 and 29 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Allegheny 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 Allegheny National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Allegheny 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: Allegheny National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Pennsylvania
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