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

E-bikes on Marin Headlands & Presidio trails

San Francisco Bay Area, California · Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo · Managed by National Park Service - Golden Gate National Recreation Area

🟢 Allowed on listed routes — classes vary by route

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Which classes: Class 1, 2 and 3 on designated routes; some fire roads Class 1 and 2 only

The rules

E-bikes may use park roads, parking areas and a list of designated trails (e.g. Tennessee Valley, Coastal, Miwok, Bobcat and Marincello trails, Crissy Promenade). Speed limit 15 mph in developed areas, 5 mph on blind curves; groups max 10. Deer Park and Willow Camp fire roads are Class 1 and 2 only, and some routes are closed or downhill-only.

What the official source says:

The use of electric bicycles is allowed on the following routes and areas, which are also designated as open to bicycles under 36 CFR 4.30:

Source: National Park Service - Golden Gate National Recreation Area

📞 Call ahead: 415-561-4700 (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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