E-bikes on OC Parks wilderness & regional park dirt trails
Southern California (LA, Orange & Inland Empire), California · Orange · Managed by OC Parks
🔴 No e-bikes
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Which classes: None on unpaved trails
The rules
All classes of e-bikes are banned on unpaved trails in OC Parks regional and wilderness parks. E-bikes are limited to paved county bikeways (Class 1 and 2).
What the official source says:
Due to safety concerns, all classes of e-bikes continue to be prohibited on unpaved trails within regional and wilderness parks
Source: OC Parks
📞 Call ahead: 714-973-6865 (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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Nearby trails
- Crystal Cove State Park 🟠 Class 1 onlyCalifornia State Parks
- Chino Hills State Park 🟠 Class 1 onlyCalifornia State Parks
- Malibu Creek State Park 🟠 Class 1 onlyCalifornia State Parks
- Topanga State Park (incl. Backbone/fire roads) 🟠 Class 1 onlyCalifornia State Parks