E-bikes on Folsom Lake SRA & Lake Natoma trails
Sacramento & Gold Country, California · Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado · Managed by California State Parks
🟢 Class 1 & 2 allowed — no Class 3
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Which classes: Paved bike paths: Class 1 and 2. Listed dirt trails: Class 1 only. Class 3: no
The rules
Class 1 e-bikes may use a long list of designated dirt trails and paved paths. Class 2 is allowed only on the paved paths (Lake Natoma bike path, Jedediah Smith trail, Leidsdorff Trail and connectors) to match the county and City of Folsom. Trails not on the list stay closed to e-bikes.
What the official source says:
For consistency with Sacramento Regional Parks and City of Folsom Parks Department: South Lake Natoma Bike Path (paved), Parkshore Bike Path Connector Trail (paved), American River Bike Path-Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail (paved), Main Avenue Bike Path Connector Trail (paved), Leidsdorff Trail (paved)
Source: California State Parks
📞 Call ahead: 916-988-0205 (rules and closures change)
paved and dirt
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
- American River Parkway (Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail) 🟢 Class 1 & 2 onlySacramento County Regional Parks
- Auburn State Recreation Area trails 🟠 Class 1 onlyCalifornia State Parks