This forest may allow e-bikes on 160 miles of Oregon trails

Electric bikes have exploded in popularity in recent years. Now the Deschutes National Forest says it’s time to consider allowing more of them on its trails.

Forest officials are considering permitting Class 1, pedal-assist e-bikes on certain existing, natural surface trails and paved paths near Bend, Sisters and Sunriver, according to a news release from the Deschutes National Forest. If the proposal is adopted, more than 160 miles of trail would become available to Class 1 e-bike riders.