E-bikes on Berryman Trail
Eastern Ozarks, Missouri · Washington, Crawford · Managed by USDA Forest Service – Mark Twain NF
🟡 Only on routes open to motor vehicles
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Which classes: No e-bikes on the trail; e-bikes only on open Forest Service roads shown on the MVUM
The rules
The Forest Service treats e-bikes as motor vehicles, so they're banned from the non-motorized Berryman Trail. E-bikes may use open Forest Service roads on the Motor Vehicle Use Map. Riders under 16 can't operate a Class 3 e-bike.
What the official source says:
E-Bikes are not allowed off open Forest Service roads.
Source: USDA Forest Service – Mark Twain NF
📞 Call ahead: 573-438-5427 (rules and closures change)
24 miles · Unsurfaced, native material, rocky in places
Missouri's e-bike classes
Missouri 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 and a motor under 750 watts. Missouri e-bike laws →
Nearby trails
- Ozark Trail ❔ Call firstMixed: USDA Forest Service, Missouri State Parks, Missouri Dept of Conservation, NPS, L-A-D Foundation (coordinated by Ozark Trail Association)
- Ozark National Scenic Riverways (roads and bike-open trails) ✅ Yes, all classesNational Park Service – Ozark National Scenic Riverways