USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Monongahela National Forest Trails
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 | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 0 | 0 mi |
| Class 2 | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 0 | 0 mi |
| Class 3 | Pedal-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 | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fork Mountain Trail | 21.32 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| West Fork Rail Trail | 20.16 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Allegheny Trail # 701a | 19.29 | Allowed | Restricted | Year-round |
| Monday Ridge | 6.6 | Allowed | Apr–Oct | |
| Props Run Trail # 420 | 6.28 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Sunday Lick | 5.2 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Buckley Mountain North | 5.2 | Allowed | Apr–Oct | |
| Gauley Mountain Trail # 438 | 5.15 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Stillhouse | 4.9 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Tea Creek Mountain Trail # 452 | 4.28 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Buckley Mountain South | 3.5 | Allowed | Apr–Oct | |
| Boundary Trail # 449 | 3.45 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Two Lick Trail # 456 | 3.44 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Right Fork Trail # 453 | 3.23 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Monday Lick | 3.1 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Two Lick Bottom Trail # 457 | 1.61 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Powerline Trail # 423 | 1.5 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Roaring Run Trail # 421 | 1.06 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Thomas Rail Trail | 1 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Elk Rail Trail #422 | 0.97 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Gateway | 0.7 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| River Warmup North | 0.5 | Allowed | Apr–Oct |
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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