E-bikes on Lost Dutchman State Park
Phoenix Metro, Arizona · Pinal · Managed by Arizona State Parks & Trails
🟡 Only on routes open to motor vehicles
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Which classes: Any class on park roads and designated motorized trails only; not on non-motorized trails
The rules
Arizona State Parks treats e-bikes as motorized: park roads and designated motorized trails only. Trails into the Superstition Wilderness bar all bikes.
What the official source says:
Electrically assisted mountain bikes are considered motorized and are only allowed only on state park roadways and designated motorized trails.
Source: Arizona State Parks & Trails
📞 Call ahead: 480-982-4485 (rules and closures change)
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.
- Cygolite Metro Plus 800 headlight800-lumen USB-rechargeable headlight for dusk rides and tunnels.
- Lumos Ultra E-Bike helmetNTA 8776-certified for e-bike speeds, with built-in front, rear and turn-signal lights.
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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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