USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Trails
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 | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 1 | 8.3 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 1 | 8.3 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-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 | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corridor 7 - Fr 30 To 11/30 | 12.23 | Allowed | Jun–Oct | |
| Interloken | 11.35 | Allowed | May–Nov | |
| Corridor 7 - Woodford Area | 10.03 | Allowed | Jun–Oct | |
| Corridor 7 - Ip Road Area | 9.7 | Allowed | Jun–Oct | |
| Corridor 9 | 8.25 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Velomont-Catamount 30 To 11 | 8.14 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Oct |
| Castle Brook | 8.04 | Allowed | Jun–Oct | |
| Oak Ridge | 6.64 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Velomont - Perspiration | 5.94 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Velomont - Tunnel Ridge | 5.53 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Velomont - Swan'S Mill | 5.19 | Allowed | Jun–Oct | |
| Bloodroot Gap | 5.13 | Allowed | Jan–Apr, December | |
| Caryl Brook | 4.51 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Chandler Ridge | 4.37 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Dorset Hollow | 4.07 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Leicester Hollow | 4.05 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Sherburner | 3.77 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Little Pond | 3.51 | Allowed | Jun–Oct | |
| Dorset Ridge | 3.34 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Round Robin (C-7) | 3.31 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Velomont - Pesky Cairn | 3 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Contest | 3 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Morrill Brook | 2.98 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Widow'S Clearing | 2.96 | Allowed | Jan–Apr, December | |
| Widow'S Clearing | 2.95 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Utley Brook | 2.76 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Oct |
| Hayes Brook | 2.72 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Silver Moose | 2.59 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Hogback Loop | 2.49 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Mt. Moosalamoo | 2.4 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Nov |
| North Branch | 2.34 | Allowed | Restricted | Jun–Nov |
| Ash Hill | 2.3 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Velomont - Swan Dive | 2.2 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Pine Valley | 2.15 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Velomont - Chitty Bang Bang | 2.1 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Pine Brook | 2.07 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Sucker Brook Blueberry Hill | 2.01 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Velomont - Sap Boiler | 1.9 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Moses Pond | 1.89 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Amentas Way | 1.77 | Allowed | Jan–Apr, Jun–Dec |
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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