E-bikes on East Bay Regional Parks dirt trails
San Francisco Bay Area, California · Alameda, Contra Costa · Managed by East Bay Regional Park District
🟠 Class 1 only
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Which classes: Class 1 only; Class 2 and Class 3 not allowed on trails on unpaved trails
The rules
Class 1 e-bikes may ride any district trail where regular bikes are allowed, including dirt trails and fire roads. Class 2 is limited to paved regional trails, and Class 3 is banned. Max speed 15 mph.
What the official source says:
In September 2023, the Park District Board of Directors voted to allow Class 1 e-bikes on all trails where regular bikes are allowed, and Class 2 e-bikes on all paved Regional Trails.
Source: East Bay Regional Park District
📞 Call ahead: 1-888-327-2757 (rules and closures change)
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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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California's e-bike classes
California 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, with a speedometer). All three need working pedals and a motor under 750 watts. California e-bike laws →
Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →
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Nearby trails
- Iron Horse Regional Trail 🟢 Class 1 & 2 onlyEast Bay Regional Park District
- Midpeninsula Regional Open Space preserves (Windy Hill, Russian Ridge, etc.) 🔴 NoMidpeninsula Regional Open Space District
- Marin County Open Space preserves (fire roads & trails) 🔴 NoMarin County Parks / Marin County Open Space District
- Mount Tamalpais State Park 🔴 NoCalifornia State Parks