Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Monongahela National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
123mi
designated on 25 segments
14% of mapped trail
E-bike
0miClass 1
No e-bike designation recorded
0% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
123mi
designated on 25 segments
14% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
0miClass 1
No e-bike designation recorded
- Class 10 mi
- Class 20 mi
- Class 30 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 0
- Class 3 segments
- 0
Both lanes share one scale: the 881 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Monongahela National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 0 trail segments (0 mi), Class 2 on 0, and Class 3 on 0. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 25 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 1none recordedPedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 0 | 0 mi |
| Class 2none recordedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 0 | 0 mi |
| Class 3none recordedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 0 | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fork Mountain TrailYear-round | 21.32 | Allowed | Not designated |
| West Fork Rail TrailYear-round | 20.16 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Allegheny Trail # 701aYear-round | 19.29 | Allowed | Restricted |
| Monday RidgeApr–Oct | 6.6 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Props Run Trail # 420Year-round | 6.28 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Sunday LickYear-round | 5.2 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Buckley Mountain NorthApr–Oct | 5.2 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Gauley Mountain Trail # 438Year-round | 5.15 | Allowed | Not designated |
| StillhouseYear-round | 4.9 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Tea Creek Mountain Trail # 452Year-round | 4.28 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Buckley Mountain SouthApr–Oct | 3.5 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Boundary Trail # 449Year-round | 3.45 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Two Lick Trail # 456Year-round | 3.44 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Right Fork Trail # 453Year-round | 3.23 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Monday LickYear-round | 3.1 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Two Lick Bottom Trail # 457Year-round | 1.61 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Powerline Trail # 423Year-round | 1.5 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Roaring Run Trail # 421Year-round | 1.06 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Thomas Rail TrailYear-round | 1 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Elk Rail Trail #422Year-round | 0.97 | Allowed | Not designated |
| GatewayYear-round | 0.7 | Allowed | Not designated |
| River Warmup NorthApr–Oct | 0.5 | Allowed | Not designated |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Monongahela 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 Monongahela National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 0 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 0 and 0 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Monongahela 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 Monongahela National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Monongahela 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: Monongahela National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across West Virginia
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