E-bikes on Sandy Ridge Trail System
Columbia Gorge & Mt. Hood, Oregon · Clackamas · Managed by Bureau of Land Management - Northwest Oregon District
❔ No published e-bike rule — call first
Last checked:
Which classes: Unclear; BLM OR/WA allows e-bikes on routes open to motor vehicles
The rules
BLM has no Sandy Ridge-specific e-bike rule online. Its Oregon/Washington guidance allows e-bikes on roads and trails open to motor vehicles, and Sandy Ridge is a purpose-built mountain-bike singletrack system, so call BLM before riding an e-bike here. A day-use fee applies.
Source: Bureau of Land Management - Northwest Oregon District
📞 Call ahead: 541-683-6600 (rules and closures change)
Pass or fee: $5-$20 daily or $30 annual
17 miles · natural
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 →
Did this rule change, or is something here wrong? Tell us and we'll re-check it against the official source.
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
- Mt. Hood National Forest trails 🟡 Motorized routes onlyUSDA Forest Service - Mt. Hood National Forest