E-bikes on Phil's Trail complex
Central Oregon (Bend & Sisters), Oregon · Deschutes · Managed by USDA Forest Service - Deschutes National Forest
🟠 Class 1 only
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Which classes: Class 1 only, on designated trails, April 1 - Nov 30; Class 2 and 3 only on motorized routes
The rules
Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes are allowed on Phil's Trail and about 66 other designated trails near Bend, Sisters and Sunriver. E-bikes are banned on them Dec. 1 - March 31 (winter range closure). Modified bikes don't count as Class 1.
What the official source says:
The final decision authorizes class 1, pedal assist e-bikes on approximately 161.4 miles of 67 existing soft-surface and paved path trails.
Source: USDA Forest Service - Deschutes National Forest
📞 Call ahead: 541-383-5300 (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
- Peterson Ridge Trails (Sisters, Deschutes National Forest) 🟠 Class 1 onlyUSDA Forest Service - Deschutes National Forest
- Sun-Lava Path (Sunriver to Lava Lands) 🟠 Class 1 onlyUSDA Forest Service - Deschutes National Forest
- Deschutes River Trail (Bend Park & Recreation District, incl. Old Mill reach) 🟠 Pedal-assist onlyBend Park & Recreation District
- Shevlin Park trails (Bend) 🟠 Pedal-assist onlyBend Park & Recreation District