Where you can ride, by class — checked against the official source

E-bikes on Marin County Open Space preserves

San Francisco Bay Area, California · Marin · Managed by Marin County Parks / Marin County Open Space District

🔴 No e-bikes

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Which classes: None on open space roads and trails (proposal to allow Class 1 under review)

The rules

County code bans all motorized vehicles, including e-bikes, on Open Space District roads and trails. A proposal to allow Class 1 on fire roads and trails already open to bikes was presented to the Parks and Open Space Commission on Oct. 29, 2026 and is not yet adopted. Mobility devices for visitors with disabilities are allowed.

What the official source says:

Marin County Code currently prohibits visitors from using all vehicles with motors on MCOSD roads and trails.

Source: Marin County Parks / Marin County Open Space District

📞 Call ahead: 415-473-6387 (rules and closures change)

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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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