Things To Do on an eBike in Jackson County, IN
Jackson County e-bike riding centers on Jackson-Washington State Forest and Starve Hollow State Recreation Area near Brownstown, where Indiana DNR lists 12.2 miles of designated mountain bike trails and allows Class 1 e-bikes on natural-surface trails where regular bikes are allowed.
The directory lists Pete and Ollies e-bikes.
Where to ride in Jackson County
Build Class 1 days around the published mountain-bike loops at Starve Hollow and the nearby state-forest trailheads.
1. Jackson-Washington State Forest and Starve Hollow mountain bike trails
Indiana DNR Jackson-Washington State Forest places the main forest and office at 1278 East State Road 250, Brownstown, IN 47220, and states that Jackson-Washington S.F./Starve Hollow S.R.A. offers 12.2 miles of mountain bike trails in two different locations, with mountain bikes only permitted on those designated trails. The mountain bike trail map says the Starve Hollow trail is 3.65 miles long and shared with hikers, and that the three colored forest loops total 8.5 miles: Cedar Tree Loop (blue) 3.4 miles, Orchard Loop (green) 3.0 miles and Turkey Hollow (orange) 2.4 miles. The map says stay on designated bike trails only, bike riders should yield right of way to others, and maximum speed is 15 M.P.H.
Indiana DNR eBike rules
Indiana DNR e-bike rules say only Class 1 e-bikes are allowed on natural-surface trails where regular bikes are allowed, and that e-bikes are not permitted on trails where bikes are not permitted. Treat the Starve Hollow and forest mountain-bike loops under that natural-surface Class 1 rule.
Half-day and full-day eBike plans
Half day: Ride the 3.65-mile Starve Hollow mountain bike loop from the campground trailhead if Class 1 rules and conditions allow.
Full day: Stack Starve Hollow with one or more of the 8.5-mile forest colored loops (Cedar Tree, Orchard, Turkey Hollow) without inventing out-of-county corridors.
What not to ride in Jackson County
Class 2 or Class 3 e-bikes on natural-surface mountain bike trails. DNR allows only Class 1 there.
Hiking-only or horse-only trails treated as bike mileage. Stay on designated mountain bike trails.
Out-of-county day trips framed as Jackson rides. Keep the page on Jackson-Washington and Starve Hollow.
When to ride Jackson County
Confirm trail status with the forest office at 812-358-2160. Soft or muddy conditions change traction; the map asks riders not to ride in soft or muddy conditions on related guidance.
eBike shop hubs
Pete and Ollies e-bikes is the directory's Jackson County shop card. Call about repairs before you drive.
Other local service contacts
Frequently asked questions
How many mountain bike miles does DNR list at Jackson-Washington and Starve Hollow?
12.2 miles of mountain bike trails in two locations.
How long is the Starve Hollow mountain bike trail?
3.65 miles per the mountain bike trail map.
How long are the three colored forest loops combined?
8.5 miles: Cedar Tree 3.4, Orchard 3.0 and Turkey Hollow 2.4.
Are Class 1 e-bikes allowed on natural-surface DNR bike trails?
Yes. Indiana DNR e-bike rules allow only Class 1 on natural-surface trails where regular bikes are allowed.
Where is the Jackson-Washington forest office?
1278 East State Road 250, Brownstown, IN 47220.
Which shop is listed for Jackson County?
The directory lists Pete and Ollies e-bikes.
All eBike shops in Jackson County
See the Jackson County eBike shops and repair contacts page for the full directory.