E-bikes on Ocala National Forest

North Florida (Jacksonville & Gainesville), Florida · Marion, Lake, Putnam · Managed by USDA Forest Service – National Forests in Florida

🟡 Only on routes open to motor vehicles

Last checked: 2026-11-06

Which classes: Class 1, 2 and 3 only on roads/trails open to motor vehicles.

The rules

The Forest Service treats e-bikes as motor vehicles. Ride them only on roads and trails shown open to motor vehicles on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, not on non-motorized bike or hiking trails.

What the official source says:

Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes are allowed on motorized trails and roads on national forests and grasslands.

Source: USDA Forest Service – National Forests in Florida

📞 Call ahead: 850-523-8500 (rules and closures change)

Gear for this ride

• Thule EasyFold XT 2 hitch rackFolding 2-bike hitch rack rated for 65 lb per bike — enough for most e-bikes. Check your bike's weight first.
• Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini U-lockKryptonite's top-rated U-lock, Sold Secure Gold, for trailheads and town stops.
• Dynaplug Racer Pro tire plug kitFixes tubeless punctures on the trail with preloaded plugs.
• Topeak Mini Morph pumpFrame-mounted mini pump that fits both Presta and Schrader valves.

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Florida's e-bike classes

Florida has three e-bike classes: Class 1 (pedal-assist to 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle, cuts out at 20 mph) and Class 3 (pedal-assist to 28 mph). All three need working pedals, a seat and a motor under 750 watts. Florida e-bike laws →

Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →

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Nearby trails

• Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail ✅ Yes, all classesFlorida State Parks (FL DEP)
• Nature Coast State Trail ✅ Yes, all classesFlorida State Parks (FL DEP)
• Santos Trails (Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway) 🟠 Pedal-assist onlyFlorida State Parks / Office of Greenways & Trails (FL DEP)
• Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park 🟠 Pedal-assist onlyFlorida State Parks (FL DEP)