USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Colville National Forest Trails
In Colville National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 45 trail segments (211 mi), Class 2 on 45, and Class 3 on 45. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 15 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. | 45 | 211 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 45 | 211 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 45 | 211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pend Oreille Orv | 36.88 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Batey Bould | 25.38 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Gillette Ridge | 11.89 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Batey Bould | 8.2 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Mac/King | 7.96 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Batey Bould | 7.38 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Owl Mountain | 6.84 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Twin Sisters | 6.57 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Batey Bould | 6.04 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Thompson Ridge | 5.32 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| South Huckleberry | 5.2 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Batey Bould | 4.92 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Batey Bould | 4.62 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Granite Mountain | 4.39 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Middle Fork Calispel | 4.32 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Maple Ridge | 4.13 | Allowed | Restricted | Apr–Oct |
| Segment 5 | 4.12 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Golden Stairway | 4.09 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Rufus | 4.01 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Geophysical (Chipmunk) | 3.89 | Allowed | Restricted | Apr–Oct |
| Tunnel | 3.89 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Pioneer Park | 3.75 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Ton 313 | 3.48 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Batey Bould | 3.45 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Ton 315 | 3.39 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Granite Peak | 3.04 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Upper Wolf (Alpha) | 2.96 | Allowed | Restricted | Apr–Nov |
| U.S Spur | 2.67 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| S.Huck2 | 2.28 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Angel Pass | 2.25 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Gillette Ridge Spur | 1.99 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Batey Bould Loop | 1.96 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Mjr | 1.9 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Mutton Creek | 1.89 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Ton 319 | 1.77 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Leo Spur | 1.66 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Muckamuck | 1.64 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Ton 318 | 1.59 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Thomas Mountain | 1.54 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Ton 317 | 1.5 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Colville 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 Colville National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 45 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 45 and 45 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Colville 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 Colville National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Colville National Forest carry a Apr–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: Colville National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Washington
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