USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Trails
In Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 43 trail segments (130 mi), Class 2 on 43, and Class 3 on 43. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 12 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. | 43 | 130 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 43 | 130 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 43 | 130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Mtn | 18.24 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Canyon Ridge | 9.43 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Glacier Creek Snowmobile 39 | 9.23 | Allowed | — | |
| Suntop Trail | 8.29 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Harris Lake | 7.67 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Divide Trail | 7.57 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Skookum Flats Trail | 7.42 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Loomis-Nooksack Snowmobile 12 | 6.43 | Allowed | — | |
| Naches Pass West | 5.89 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| C C C | 5.73 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Schrieber Mdws Snowmobile 13 | 5.15 | Allowed | — | |
| Ranger Creek Trail | 5.05 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Palisade Trail | 4.98 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Garcia | 4.87 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Finney Peak | 4.57 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| White River Trail | 4.51 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Barclay Creek Road | 4.33 | Allowed | — | |
| Church Lake Snowmobile | 4.27 | Allowed | — | |
| Evans Ck-Jeep 102 | 3.65 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Beckler Peak | 3.58 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Deep Creek Trail | 3.21 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Bearpaw Lake Snowmobile 3170 | 3.01 | Allowed | — | |
| Evans 1145 | 2.62 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Evans Ck-Jeep 311 | 2.61 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Evans Ck-Jeep 519 | 2.53 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Damfino Lakes | 2.47 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Chockwich | 2.43 | Allowed | — | |
| Evans Ck-Jeep 520 | 2.33 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Evans 1140 | 2.31 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Frog Mountain Trail | 2.29 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Evans 1146 | 2.26 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Quartz Creek | 2.23 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Christoff Trail | 1.96 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Evans Ck-Jeep 198 | 1.7 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Hansen Ridge | 1.56 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Hudson Way | 1.45 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Evans 1150 | 1.43 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Evans 1154 | 1.26 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Evans Ck-Jeep 120 | 1.15 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Gee Point | 1.09 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
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 43 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 43 and 43 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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