On Adirondack Forest Preserve lands, the use of electric mountain bikes of any kind is prohibited. This includes non-motorized trails open to mountain bikes in the Wilmington Wild Forest (Flume, Hardy Rd, Poorman's Downhill) and Saranac Lakes Wild Forest (Loggers Trails in Lake Placid).
Here are the relevant regulations:
6NYCRR Section 190.0(1) defines bicycle as “a vehicle with two or more wheels, a steering handle, a saddle seat, or seats and pedals by which it is propelled.”
Section 190.0(8) defines motor vehicle as “a device for transporting personnel, supplies or material incorporating a motor or an engine of any type for propulsion, and with wheels, tracks, skids, skis, air cushion or other contrivance for traveling on or adjacent to land, water or ice.
196.1 Operation of motorized vehicles in the forest preserve.
(a) No person shall operate a motorized vehicle in the forest preserve except as permitted in subdivisions (b) and (c) of this section.
(b) Operation of motorized vehicles is permitted on roads:
(1) that are under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Transportation or a town or county highway department, in accordance with applicable State and local laws;
(2) where a temporary revocable permit has been issued by the department for motorized vehicle use by those persons to whom the permit has been issued and only in the accomplishment of the purpose of the permit;
(3) specifically marked by the department for motorized vehicle use;
(4) on public campgrounds operated by the department, in accordance with regulations for use of motorized vehicles at such facilities; or
(5) where a legal right-of-way exists for public or private use.
6NYCRR Section 190.8(m) “Use of motor vehicles on State land under the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental Conservation outside the forest preserve is prohibited, except where specifically permitted by posted notice or by permit issued by the department.”
Here are the relevant regulations:
6NYCRR Section 190.0(1) defines bicycle as “a vehicle with two or more wheels, a steering handle, a saddle seat, or seats and pedals by which it is propelled.”
Section 190.0(8) defines motor vehicle as “a device for transporting personnel, supplies or material incorporating a motor or an engine of any type for propulsion, and with wheels, tracks, skids, skis, air cushion or other contrivance for traveling on or adjacent to land, water or ice.
196.1 Operation of motorized vehicles in the forest preserve.
(a) No person shall operate a motorized vehicle in the forest preserve except as permitted in subdivisions (b) and (c) of this section.
(b) Operation of motorized vehicles is permitted on roads:
(1) that are under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Transportation or a town or county highway department, in accordance with applicable State and local laws;
(2) where a temporary revocable permit has been issued by the department for motorized vehicle use by those persons to whom the permit has been issued and only in the accomplishment of the purpose of the permit;
(3) specifically marked by the department for motorized vehicle use;
(4) on public campgrounds operated by the department, in accordance with regulations for use of motorized vehicles at such facilities; or
(5) where a legal right-of-way exists for public or private use.
6NYCRR Section 190.8(m) “Use of motor vehicles on State land under the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental Conservation outside the forest preserve is prohibited, except where specifically permitted by posted notice or by permit issued by the department.”
