USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Trails
In Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 74 trail segments (415 mi), Class 2 on 74, and Class 3 on 74. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 378 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 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 74 | 415 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 74 | 415 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 74 | 415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Auto Tour | 61.72 | Allowed | Allowed | Year-round |
| Dead Horse Run | 54.03 | Allowed | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Nicolet North | 26.5 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Fish Trap | 25.06 | Allowed | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Popple Ridge Horse Trail | 23.08 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec | |
| Flambeau Atv 111 | 20.66 | Allowed | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| North Country National Scenic | 20.56 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec | |
| Iron River | 18.44 | Allowed | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| River Saddle | 18.28 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec | |
| Perkinstown Motorized | 15.66 | Allowed | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Buckskin | 15.35 | Allowed | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Hidden Lakes | 15.28 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec | |
| Flambeau Atv 101 | 15.14 | Allowed | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Bailey Lake Equestrian | 15.08 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Chipmunk Hwt | 14 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec | |
| Flambeau Atv 121 | 13.06 | Allowed | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Rock Lake Bike | 12.41 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Price County Snowmobile-120a | 12.24 | Allowed | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Bear Paw | 12.07 | Allowed | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Anvil | 12 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec | |
| Perkinstown Ski And Snowshoe | 11.7 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, December | |
| Lenewee | 11.52 | Allowed | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Price County Snowmobile-120 | 11.5 | Allowed | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Boulder Lake Mtb Trail | 11.38 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec | |
| Wisconsin Creek Hwt | 10.5 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec | |
| Valhalla | 10.15 | Allowed | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Catwillow Creek Hwt | 9.74 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec | |
| Porcupine Hwt | 9.5 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec | |
| Horseshoe Lake | 9.49 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec | |
| Goose Lake Hwt | 9.39 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec | |
| Price County Snowmobile-108 | 9.31 | Allowed | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Namekagon Bike | 9.1 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Lauterman | 9 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec | |
| Chickadee/North Fork Hwt | 8.67 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec | |
| Macauley Creek Hwt | 8.53 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec | |
| Cayuga Connector | 8.18 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Camp Loretta Connector | 7.99 | Allowed | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec |
| Kimbal Creek Hwt | 7.62 | Allowed | Jan–Mar, May–Dec | |
| Valkyrie C | 7.6 | Allowed | May–Nov | |
| North Country National Scenic | 7.44 | Allowed | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Chequamegon-Nicolet 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 Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 74 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 74 and 74 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Chequamegon-Nicolet 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 Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest carry a Jan–Mar, May–Dec season window in the USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later as snow clears. Always confirm current conditions with the ranger district.
See also: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Wisconsin
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