E-bikes on Apex Park
Denver Metro, Colorado · Jefferson · Managed by Jefferson County Parks & Open Space
🟠 Class 1 only
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Which classes: Class 1 only on dirt (natural-surface) trails. Class 2 only on paved trails. Class 3 only on roads and in parking lots.
The rules
Only Class 1 (pedal-assist, 20 mph) e-bikes may ride Jeffco's natural-surface trails. Throttle (Class 2) bikes are limited to paved trails, and Class 3 bikes to roads and parking lots. Apex is a busy Golden-area mountain-bike park; some trails run one-way or alternate days, so check the park's posted schedule.
What the official source says:
Class 1 e-bikes are allowed on natural surface trails within the parks
Source: Jefferson County Parks & Open Space
📞 Call ahead: 303-271-5925 (rules and closures change)
natural surface
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.
- Cygolite Metro Plus 800 headlight800-lumen USB-rechargeable headlight for dusk rides and tunnels.
- Lumos Ultra E-Bike helmetNTA 8776-certified for e-bike speeds, with built-in front, rear and turn-signal lights.
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Colorado's e-bike classes
Colorado has three e-bike classes: Class 1 (pedal-assist to 20 mph), Class 2 (motor helps with or without pedaling, cuts out at 20 mph) and Class 3 (pedal-assist to 28 mph, with a speedometer). Colorado e-bike laws →
Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →
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