Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Trails
Mountain bike
204mi
designated on 78 segments
19% of mapped trail
E-bike
8.3miClass 1
designated on 1 segments
<1% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
204mi
designated on 78 segments
19% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Jun–Nov
E-bike
8.3miClass 1
designated on 1 segments
- Class 18.3 mi
- Class 28.3 mi
- Class 38.3 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 1
- Class 3 segments
- 1
Both lanes share one scale: the 1,082 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, Vermont. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 1 trail segments (8.3 mi), Class 2 on 1, and Class 3 on 1. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 78 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. | 1 | 8.3 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 1 | 8.3 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 1 | 8.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corridor 7 - Fr 30 To 11/30Jun–Oct | 12.23 | Allowed | Not designated |
| InterlokenMay–Nov | 11.35 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Corridor 7 - Woodford AreaJun–Oct | 10.03 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Corridor 7 - Ip Road AreaJun–Oct | 9.7 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Corridor 9 | 8.25 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Velomont-Catamount 30 To 11May–Oct | 8.14 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Castle BrookJun–Oct | 8.04 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Oak RidgeJun–Nov | 6.64 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Velomont - PerspirationYear-round | 5.94 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Velomont - Tunnel RidgeYear-round | 5.53 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Velomont - Swan'S MillJun–Oct | 5.19 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Bloodroot GapJan–Apr, December | 5.13 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Caryl BrookJun–Nov | 4.51 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Chandler RidgeJun–Nov | 4.37 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Dorset HollowJun–Oct | 4.07 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Leicester HollowJun–Nov | 4.05 | Allowed | Not designated |
| SherburnerYear-round | 3.77 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Little PondJun–Oct | 3.51 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Dorset RidgeJun–Nov | 3.34 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Round Robin (C-7)Jun–Nov | 3.31 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Velomont - Pesky CairnJun–Nov | 3 | Allowed | Not designated |
| ContestJun–Nov | 3 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Morrill BrookJun–Nov | 2.98 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Widow'S ClearingJan–Apr, December | 2.96 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Widow'S ClearingJun–Nov | 2.95 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Utley BrookJun–Oct | 2.76 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Hayes BrookJun–Nov | 2.72 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Silver MooseYear-round | 2.59 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Hogback LoopJun–Nov | 2.49 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Mt. MoosalamooJun–Nov | 2.4 | Allowed | Restricted |
| North BranchJun–Nov | 2.34 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ash HillJun–Nov | 2.3 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Velomont - Swan DiveYear-round | 2.2 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Pine ValleyJun–Nov | 2.15 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Velomont - Chitty Bang BangYear-round | 2.1 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Pine BrookJun–Nov | 2.07 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Sucker Brook Blueberry HillJun–Nov | 2.01 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Velomont - Sap BoilerJun–Nov | 1.9 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Moses PondYear-round | 1.89 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Amentas WayJan–Apr, Jun–Dec | 1.77 | Allowed | Not designated |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Green Mountain and Finger Lakes 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 Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, Class 1 access is recorded on 1 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 1 and 1 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Green Mountain and Finger Lakes 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 Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests?
- Most bike-designated trails in Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests carry a Jun–Nov season window in the USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later as snow clears. Always confirm current conditions with the ranger district.
See also: Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests trail data profile · E-bikes across Vermont
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