E-bikes on Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
Fort Collins & Northern Front Range, Colorado · Larimer · Managed by Larimer County Department of Natural Resources
🔴 No e-bikes
Last checked:
Which classes: No e-bikes on natural-surface trails (all classes)
The rules
Larimer County bans e-bikes on Horsetooth Mountain's natural-surface trails. An entrance permit is required to visit. Trails connect to Lory State Park, where Class 1 and 2 are allowed.
What the official source says:
E-bikes are prohibited on natural surface trails.
Source: Larimer County Department of Natural Resources
📞 Call ahead: 970-619-4570 (rules and closures change)
Pass or fee: Entrance permit required (amount not stated on page)
29 miles · natural surface
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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Nearby trails
- Lory State Park 🟢 Class 1 & 2 onlyColorado Parks and Wildlife
- Poudre River Trail (Fort Collins) ❔ Call firstCity of Fort Collins