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

E-bikes on Midpeninsula Regional Open Space preserves

San Francisco Bay Area, California · San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz · Managed by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

🔴 No e-bikes

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Which classes: Not allowed on most trails; Class 1 and 2 only on a few improved trails at Rancho San Antonio and Ravenswood

The rules

E-bikes are banned on most Midpen trails. Class 1 and 2 are allowed only on limited improved trails at Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve and Ravenswood Open Space Preserve. Riders with a mobility disability may use e-bikes where bikes are allowed under the district's mobility-device policy.

What the official source says:

E-bikes are not allowed on most Midpen trails.

Source: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

📞 Call ahead: 650-691-1200 (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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