E-bikes on Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
Central Coast, California · Monterey · Managed by City of Monterey Parks & Recreation
✅ All e-bike classes allowed
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Which classes: Class 1, 2 and 3
The rules
All three classes are allowed on the trail; Class 3 has been allowed since Jan. 1, 2024. Mopeds, motorized bicycles and motorized scooters are still banned.
What the official source says:
All Classes of Electric Bicycles, as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 312.5 , are permitted on all Class I Multiuse Paths such as the Monterey Recreation Trail.
Source: City of Monterey Parks & Recreation
📞 Call ahead: 831-646-3866 (rules and closures change)
18 miles · paved
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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