Class 1, Pedal-assist E-bikes on Select Trails
The Deschutes NF proposes to authorize class 1, pedal-assist e-bikes on roughly 160 miles of existing system trails and paved paths. These routes receive high use by bicycles. Trails are in the Peterson Ridge, Phil's, Wanoga, and Sunriver areas.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Trails included in this proposal are on the Bend - Fort Rock Ranger District, west of Bend, OR, near the community of Sunriver, OR, and on the Sisters Ranger District, outside of Sisters, OR.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/02/2024 |
| Comment Period | 07/02/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Deschutes National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
219 (2012)
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Trail Management; Travel Management
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Deschutes National Forest
Districts:
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District; Sisters Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Deschutes
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Alicia Bergschneider
63095 Deschutes Market Rd
Bend, OR 97701
541-647-8966
Alicia.Bergschneider@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/14/2025