Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
268mi
designated on 78 segments
18% of mapped trail
E-bike
226miClass 1
designated on 53 segments
15% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
268mi
designated on 78 segments
18% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
226miClass 1
designated on 53 segments
- Class 1226 mi
- Class 2226 mi
- Class 3226 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 53
- Class 3 segments
- 53
Both lanes share one scale: the 1,473 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 53 trail segments (226 mi), Class 2 on 53, and Class 3 on 53. 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. | 53 | 226 mi |
| Class 2designatedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 53 | 226 mi |
| Class 3designatedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 53 | 226 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Segelson Pass Snowmobile 18 | 20.82 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Meadow MtnYear-round | 18.36 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Finney Creek Rd Snowmobile 18 | 18.12 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Canyon Creek Snowmobile 31Year-round | 14.85 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Middle ForkApr–Oct | 13.73 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Canyon RidgeAug–Oct | 9.67 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Snoqualmie LakeYear-round | 9.63 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Anderson Creek Snowmobile 1107 | 9.4 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Glacier Creek Snowmobile 39 | 9.29 | Not designated | Allowed |
| SuntopYear-round | 8.29 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Harris LakeYear-round | 7.67 | Allowed | Restricted |
| DivideYear-round | 7.57 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Skookum FlatsYear-round | 7.42 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Alpine BaldyYear-round | 7.17 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Crystal MountainYear-round | 6.89 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Bald Mtn Snowmobile 3140Year-round | 6.87 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Loomis-Nooksack Snowmobile 12 | 6.46 | Not designated | Allowed |
| PalisadeYear-round | 6.34 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Kelly ButteYear-round | 6.11 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Naches Pass West | 5.89 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed |
| Grass MountainYear-round | 5.84 | Allowed | Allowed |
| C C CYear-round | 5.73 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Ranger CreekYear-round | 5.62 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Mcclellan ButteYear-round | 5.43 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Evans Ck-Jeep 920Year-round | 5.17 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Schrieber Mdws Snowmobile 13 | 5.11 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Elliot CreekYear-round | 5.01 | Allowed | Restricted |
| White RiverYear-round | 4.88 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Grouse Butte Snowmobile 3600 | 4.83 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Finney PeakAug–Oct | 4.55 | Allowed | Allowed |
| GarciaYear-round | 4.52 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Evans Ck-Jeep 102Year-round | 4.39 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Barclay Creek Road | 4.38 | Not designated | Allowed |
| Church Lake SnowmobileYear-round | 4.28 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Evans Ck-Jeep 930Year-round | 4.03 | Allowed | Allowed |
| Quartz CreekYear-round | 3.98 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Beckler PeakYear-round | 3.95 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Deep CreekYear-round | 3.83 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Annette LakeYear-round | 3.37 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Crystal RidgeYear-round | 3.3 | Allowed | Restricted |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie 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 Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 53 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 53 and 53 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie 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 Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie 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: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Washington
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