E-bikes on Poudre River Trail
Fort Collins & Northern Front Range, Colorado · Larimer · Managed by City of Fort Collins
❔ No published e-bike rule — call first
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Which classes: Likely Class 1 and 2 (paved city trails); Class 3 not on trails - unconfirmed by a quotable sentence
The rules
Fort Collins' e-mobility page shows (in a table) that Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use paved trails but not unpaved Natural Areas trails, and Class 3 may not use any trail. There's a 15 mph courtesy speed limit on trails. Call the city to confirm before riding.
Source: City of Fort Collins
📞 Call ahead: 970-221-6660 (rules and closures change)
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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 →
Did this rule change, or is something here wrong? Tell us and we'll re-check it against the official source.
Nearby trails
- Lory State Park 🟢 Class 1 & 2 onlyColorado Parks and Wildlife
- Horsetooth Mountain Open Space 🔴 NoLarimer County Department of Natural Resources