E-bikes on Sam Houston National Forest trails
East Texas Piney Woods, Texas · Montgomery, Walker, San Jacinto · Managed by USDA Forest Service - National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (Sam Houston NF)
🟡 Only on routes open to motor vehicles
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Which classes: Any class, but only on roads/trails open to motor vehicles
The rules
The Forest Service treats e-bikes as motor vehicles, so they can only use forest roads and trails open to motorized use (such as designated OHV routes). Non-motorized hiking, biking and horse trails, including the Lone Star Hiking Trail, are closed to e-bikes.
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 and Grasslands in Texas (Sam Houston NF)
📞 Call ahead: 936-639-8501 (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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Texas's e-bike classes
Texas 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, more than 20 but under 28 mph). All three need working pedals and a motor under 750 watts. Texas e-bike laws →
Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →
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Nearby trails
- Huntsville State Park 🔴 NoTexas Parks and Wildlife Department