How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Allegheny National Forest?

Allegheny National Forest has about 212 mi of bike-designated trail across 80 segments, out of 870 mi of total National Forest System trail.

What is the riding season in Allegheny National Forest?

Most bike-designated trails in Allegheny National Forest carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails clear later.

Are e-bikes allowed in Allegheny National Forest?

Only where designated. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 49 segments. See the e-bike rules page for the class-by-class breakdown.

Updated October 2026

Allegheny National Forest Mountain Bike Trails

Mountain bike

212mi

designated on 80 segments

24% of mapped trail

E-bike

163miClass 1

designated on 49 segments

19% of mapped trail

Mountain bike

212mi

designated on 80 segments

24% of mapped trail

Season on record: Year-round
Bike Access Grade: A81% of rideable miles open to bikes. How we grade

E-bike

163miClass 1

designated on 49 segments

Class 1163 mi
Class 2131 mi
Class 3131 mi

Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.

Ridable trails: 80
Mapped trail: 870 mi on 299 segments

Both lanes share one scale: the 870 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.

Allegheny National Forest earns a Bike Access Grade of A: 81% of its rideable trail miles are open to mountain bikes, with Class-1 e-bike access on part of the network. Excellent — most rideable trail miles are open to mountain bikes, with Class-1 e-bike access too.

Allegheny National Forest carries 870 mi of mapped National Forest System trail, of which 212 mi across 80 segments is designated for mountain bikes, typically open Year-round. Class 1 e-bikes are designated on 49 segments (163 mi).

Reviewed by CanIBikeHere Editorial Team · Updated Oct 15, 2026

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Of the 870 mi of mapped trail in Allegheny National Forest, 24% — 212 mi across 80 bike-designated segments — is open to mountain bikes in USFS travel-management data.

Tread is overwhelmingly native dirt: USFS lists native material on 151 of 299 surfaced segments (51%).

On the USFS difficulty rating, intermediate is the most common designation here — 1 of 1 rated segments (100%) — across all uses, not bikes alone.

USFS records a year-round bike season for this forest, though 2 different season windows still appear on individual segments at higher elevation.

The longest single named bike segment in the data is Penoke Bike at 22.23 mi on compacted aggregate.

Class 1 e-bikes are designated on 49 segments (163 mi), and 1 segments carry an ADA-accessibility flag in the same dataset.

Trail surface

Native Material151
Snow85
Imported Compacted Material56
Imported Loose Material5
Asphalt2

USFS trail class (1 = primitive · 5 = developed)

Class 3176
Class 2102
Class 414
Class 15
Class 52

24% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. Note: USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating from it.

Largest bike-designated trails

Trail	Miles	Surface	Trail class	Bike season
Penoke BikeImported Compacted Material	22.23	Imported Compacted Material	—	—
Timberline Atv A LoopImported Compacted MaterialYear-round	13.99	Imported Compacted Material	—	Year-round
Rocky Gap Atv Main LoopImported Loose MaterialYear-round	10.89	Imported Loose Material	—	Year-round
Marienville AtvImported Compacted MaterialYear-round	10.53	Imported Compacted Material	—	Year-round
Kinzua ValleyNative MaterialYear-round	9.17	Native Material	—	Year-round
Tanbark HikingNative MaterialYear-round	8.94	Native Material	—	Year-round
Rocky Gap Atv Loop ANative MaterialYear-round	8.12	Native Material	—	Year-round
Bullis HollowNative MaterialYear-round	7.9	Native Material	—	Year-round
Jrembt - ElijahNative MaterialYear-round	7.33	Native Material	—	Year-round
Timberline Atv E LoopImported Compacted MaterialYear-round	7.19	Imported Compacted Material	—	Year-round
Snow Timberline ESnow	7.19	Snow	—	—
Rimrock Hiking LoopNative MaterialYear-round	6.97	Native Material	—	Year-round
Willow Creek Atv Loop AImported Compacted MaterialYear-round	6.94	Imported Compacted Material	—	Year-round
Snow Timberline DSnow	5.91	Snow	—	—
Timberline Atv D LoopImported Compacted MaterialYear-round	5.91	Imported Compacted Material	—	Year-round
Westline Thundershower HikingNative MaterialYear-round	5.01	Native Material	—	Year-round
Morrison Hiking LoopNative MaterialYear-round	4.7	Native Material	—	Year-round
Tidioute RiversideNative MaterialYear-round	4.47	Native Material	—	Year-round
Snow Timberline BSnow	4.23	Snow	—	—
Timberline Atv B LoopImported Compacted MaterialYear-round	4.23	Imported Compacted Material	—	Year-round
Buzzard Swamp HikingImported Compacted MaterialYear-round	3.98	Imported Compacted Material	—	Year-round
Timberline Atv Warmup Loop WImported Compacted MaterialYear-round	3.55	Imported Compacted Material	—	Year-round
Snow Timberline WarmupSnow	3.55	Snow	—	—
Morrison Loop 2023Native MaterialApr–Oct	3	Native Material	—	Apr–Oct
Toms RunNative MaterialYear-round	2.97	Native Material	—	Year-round

Every trail in Allegheny National Forest

All 80 ridable trails in this forest — every trail where USFS data designates mountain-bike or Class 1 e-bike use, grouped by grade-based steepness. Grade reflects slope, not technical difficulty. Each trail links to its full data profile.

Grade not recorded (80)

No grade band recorded in the USFS data.

Penoke Bike22.2 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 2Class 1 e-bike
Timberline Atv A Loop14 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Rocky Gap Atv Main Loop10.9 mi
Imported Loose Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Marienville Atv10.5 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Kinzua Valley9.2 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Tanbark Hiking8.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Rocky Gap Atv Loop A8.1 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Bullis Hollow7.9 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Jrembt - Elijah7.3 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Timberline Atv E Loop7.2 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Snow Timberline E7.2 mi
Snow, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Rimrock Hiking Loop7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Willow Creek Atv Loop A6.9 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 2bike + e-bike
Snow Timberline D5.9 mi
Snow, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Timberline Atv D Loop5.9 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Westline Thundershower Hiking5 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Morrison Hiking Loop4.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Tidioute Riverside4.5 mi
Native Material, class 4bike
Snow Timberline B4.2 mi
Snow, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Timberline Atv B Loop4.2 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Buzzard Swamp Hiking4 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 4bike
Timberline Atv Warmup Loop W3.6 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Snow Timberline Warmup3.6 mi
Snow, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Morrison Loop 20233 mi
Native Material, class 3, Apr–Octbike
Toms Run3 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Toms Run Ski3 mi
Snow, class 3bike
Marienville Atv/Penoke Conn2.9 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Elli Loop Hiking2.8 mi
Snow, class 3, Apr–Octbike
Loleta Hiking2.7 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Jrembt - Coal Knob2.6 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Challenger Loop Hiking2.5 mi
Snow, class 3, Apr–Octbike
Muddy Fork Loop2.5 mi
Native Material, class 4bike
Jrembt - Laurel2.4 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Jrembt - Tuttletown2.2 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Jrembt - Longhouse2.1 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Jrembt - Bald Eagle2 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Kinzua Connector2 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Brush Hollow Hiking1.9 mi
Snow, class 3, Apr–Octbike
Lamonaville1.9 mi
Native Material, class 4bike
Black Bear1.8 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Jrembt - Bent Run1.8 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Sams Rocks1.8 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Jrembt - Dewdrop1.7 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Little Drummer Upper Loop1.7 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Timberline Atv Buehler Corners1.6 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Snow Timberline Buehler1.6 mi
Snow, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Pigeon Connector1.6 mi
Asphalt, class 5Class 1 e-bike
Jrembt - Cornplanter Loop1.5 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Jrembt - Seneca1.5 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Little Drummer Historical Path1.4 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Jrembt - Deerfoot1.4 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Penny Run1.4 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Wheeler1.3 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Wheeler Ski1.3 mi
Snow, class 2bike
Timberline Atv C Loop1.2 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Snow Timberline C1.2 mi
Snow, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Jrembt - Ursus1.2 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Rimrock Overlook1.1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Hector Falls1 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Rocky Gap Atv Bypass1 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Marienville Atv Loop B1 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Ironwood0.9 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Ironwood Ski0.9 mi
Snow, class 3bike
Jrembt - Devils Drop0.9 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Marienville Atv Scenic Loop0.9 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Short Circuit Hiking0.9 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Ledges0.8 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
Tim Atv Russell0.8 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Marienville Atv Bypass0.8 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Jrembt - Kinzua Point0.8 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Boo-Boos Delight0.8 mi
Native Material, class 3bike
Inside Out0.8 mi
Native Material, class 2bike
West Branch Millstone0.7 mi
Native Material, class 4bike
Penny Run Ski0.7 mi
Snow, class 2bike
Timberline Atv East Branch0.7 mi
Imported Compacted Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Snow Timberline East Branch0.7 mi
Snow, class 3Class 1 e-bike
Jrembt - Blacksnake0.7 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Jrembt - Ohi:Yo Way0.7 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike
Brushy Gap Hiking0.6 mi
Snow, class 3, Apr–Octbike
Jrembt - Vulpes0.5 mi
Native Material, class 3bike + e-bike

CSV

Allegheny National Forest bike-legal trail list (CSV)

Download all 80 bike- and Class 1 e-bike-designated trails in Allegheny National Forest — name, miles, surface, grade, season, and e-bike class per trail, straight from USFS data.

E-bikes in Allegheny National Forest

Class 1 on 49 segments · Class 2 on 29 · Class 3 on 29. See full e-bike rules for Allegheny National Forest →

Where it is

Approximate center of Allegheny National Forest. USFS trail geometry isn't mapped here — use the ranger district for trailheads.

Frequently asked questions

What is the bike access grade for Allegheny National Forest?: Allegheny National Forest earns a Bike Access Grade of A: 81% of its rideable trail miles are open to mountain bikes, with Class-1 e-bike access on part of the network. Excellent — most rideable trail miles are open to mountain bikes, with Class-1 e-bike access too.
How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Allegheny National Forest?: Allegheny National Forest has about 212 mi of bike-designated trail across 80 segments, out of 870 mi of total National Forest System trail.
What is the riding season in Allegheny National Forest?: Most bike-designated trails in Allegheny National Forest carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails clear later.
Are e-bikes allowed in Allegheny National Forest?: Only where designated. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 49 segments. See the e-bike rules page for the class-by-class breakdown.

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