Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Colville National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
341mi
designated on 80 segments
42% of mapped trail
E-bike
211miClass 1
designated on 45 segments
26% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
341mi
designated on 80 segments
42% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
211miClass 1
designated on 45 segments
- Class 1211 mi
- Class 2211 mi
- Class 3211 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 45
- Class 3 segments
- 45
Both lanes share one scale: the 802 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Colville National Forest, Washington. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
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 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. | 45 | 211 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 45 | 211 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BoundaryYear-round | 73.94 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Little Pend Oreille Orv | 36.88 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Kettle Crest NorthMay–Oct | 29.62 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Batey Bould Main Trunk | 25.38 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| 13 MileMay–Oct | 16.29 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Kettle Crest SouthYear-round | 13.94 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Taylor RidgeYear-round | 13.57 | Allowed | Restricted |
| GibralterYear-round | 12.03 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Gillette Ridge | 11.89 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Batey Bould: 307 LoopYear-round | 8.2 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Mack/King Mt. | 7.96 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Hoodoo CanyonYear-round | 7.86 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Batey Bould: Tacoma Peak | 7.38 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| South Fork Silver CreekYear-round | 7.37 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Owl Mountain | 6.84 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Twin Sisters | 6.57 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Batey Bould: Boulder Mountain | 6.04 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| North Fork Silver CreekYear-round | 5.75 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Old StageMay–Oct | 5.52 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Edds MtnMay–Oct | 5.38 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Thompson Ridge | 5.32 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| South Huckleberry | 5.2 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Deer Creek Summit NorthMay–Oct | 5.05 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Barnaby ButtesMay–Oct | 5.03 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Batey Bould: 308 LoopYear-round | 4.92 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Clackamas Mountain | 4.62 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Lower WolfYear-round | 4.62 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Sherman PassYear-round | 4.4 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Granite Mountain | 4.39 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Sullivan LakeYear-round | 4.37 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Middle Fork Calispel | 4.32 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Big LickMay–Oct | 4.2 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Chewelah Mtn SummitYear-round | 4.17 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Geophysical (Cougar)Apr–Oct | 4.13 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Segment 5 | 4.12 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Golden StairwayJul–Nov | 4.09 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Rufus | 4.01 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Midnight RidgeMay–Oct | 4 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Geophysical (Chipmunk)Apr–Oct | 3.89 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Tunnel | 3.89 | 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 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: Colville National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Washington
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