E-bikes on Iron Horse Regional Trail
San Francisco Bay Area, California · Contra Costa, Alameda · Managed by East Bay Regional Park District
🟢 Class 1 & 2 allowed — no Class 3
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Which classes: Class 1 and 2 yes; Class 3 not allowed
The rules
Iron Horse is on the district's list of paved regional trails open to Class 2 e-bikes; Class 1 is allowed everywhere bikes are. Class 3 e-bikes and e-scooters are banned in all East Bay Regional Parks. Max speed 15 mph, 5 mph when passing.
What the official source says:
Class 3 e-bikes and e-scooters are NOT permitted in East Bay Regional Parks and 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.
- 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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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
- East Bay Regional Parks dirt trails (Tilden, Redwood, Briones, etc.) 🟠 Class 1 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