E-bikes on Tiger Mountain State Forest
Seattle & King County, Washington · King · Managed by Washington Department of Natural Resources
🟡 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; none on non-motorized trails
The rules
DNR allows e-bikes only on motorized trails and roads open to motorized public use. Tiger Mountain trails are non-motorized, so e-bikes are not allowed on them. Several trails close seasonally.
What the official source says:
Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes are currently only allowed on motorized trails and forest roads open to motorized public use.
Source: Washington Department of Natural Resources
📞 Call ahead: 360-825-1631 (rules and closures change)
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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Washington's e-bike classes
Washington 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). All three need working pedals and a motor of no more than 750 watts. Washington e-bike laws →
Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →
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Nearby trails
- Burke-Gilman Trail 🟢 Class 1 & 2 onlySeattle Parks and Recreation (Seattle section); King County Parks (Lake Forest Park to Bothell)
- Elliott Bay Trail 🟢 Class 1 & 2 onlySeattle Parks and Recreation
- Green Lake Park (Inner Loop) 🔴 NoSeattle Parks and Recreation
- Discovery Park trails 🔴 NoSeattle Parks and Recreation