E-bikes on Flagstaff Urban Trails System
Flagstaff & Northern Arizona, Arizona · Coconino · Managed by City of Flagstaff
🟢 Class 1 & 2 allowed — no Class 3
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Which classes: Class 1 and 2 yes (paved and aggregate FUTS); Class 3 not allowed
The rules
Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may ride paved and aggregate FUTS trails and sidewalks; Class 3 may not. E-bikes are banned on the Nate Avery Trail in Buffalo Park and on the Arizona Trail through Flagstaff.
What the official source says:
Class 1 and 2 E-bikes are allowed on FUTS trails and sidewalks, but class 3 E-bikes (pedal assist, up to 28 mph) are not.
Source: City of Flagstaff
📞 Call ahead: 928-213-2685 (rules and closures change)
Paved and aggregate
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.
- Topeak Mini Morph pumpFrame-mounted mini pump that fits both Presta and Schrader valves.
- Cygolite Metro Plus 800 headlight800-lumen USB-rechargeable headlight for dusk rides and tunnels.
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Arizona's e-bike classes
Arizona 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). All three need working pedals and a motor under 750 watts. Arizona e-bike laws →
Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →
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Nearby trails
- Flagstaff-area trails (Coconino NF: Fort Valley, Schultz Creek, Mount Elden) 🟡 Motorized routes onlyUSDA Forest Service – Coconino NF
- Grand Canyon Greenway Trail (South Rim) 🟠 Pedal-assist onlyNational Park Service – Grand Canyon NP