E-bikes on Mt. Hood National Forest trails
Columbia Gorge & Mt. Hood, Oregon · Clackamas, Hood River, Multnomah, Wasco · Managed by USDA Forest Service - Mt. Hood National Forest
🟡 Only on routes open to motor vehicles
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Which classes: Class 1, 2 and 3 only on roads and trails open to motor vehicles
The rules
Under Forest Service policy, e-bikes are motor vehicles and may use only roads and trails open to motor vehicles on the Motor Vehicle Use Map. Ski resorts with permits may allow e-bikes inside their boundaries.
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 - Mt. Hood National Forest
📞 Call ahead: 503-668-1700 (rules and closures change)
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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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Oregon's e-bike classes
Oregon 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, with a speedometer). Oregon e-bike laws →
Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →
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Nearby trails
- Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail ✅ Yes, all classesOregon Parks and Recreation Department
- Post Canyon (Hood River County Forest) 🟠 Class 1 onlyHood River County Forestry Department
- Sandy Ridge Trail System ❔ Call firstBureau of Land Management - Northwest Oregon District