E-bikes on Lory State Park
Fort Collins & Northern Front Range, Colorado · Larimer · Managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife
🟢 Class 1 & 2 allowed — no Class 3
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Which classes: Class 1 and 2 yes on trails open to bikes. Class 3: not named on the CPW page, so state law keeps it off paths (roads and bike lanes only).
The rules
Class 1 and 2 e-bikes can go anywhere in the park that's open to regular bikes, including multi-use trails and campgrounds. No e-bike permit or registration is needed. Stay off hiking-only trails. Lory's trails connect to Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, where e-bikes are banned on natural-surface trails.
What the official source says:
Class 1 and 2 e-bikes are allowed on roadways and designated bike lanes and on multi-use trails and other areas (e.g., campgrounds) that are open to non-motorized biking.
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
📞 Call ahead: 970-493-1623 (rules and closures change)
28.1 miles
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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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
- Poudre River Trail (Fort Collins) ❔ Call firstCity of Fort Collins
- Horsetooth Mountain Open Space 🔴 NoLarimer County Department of Natural Resources