E-bikes on Nature Coast State Trail

North Florida (Jacksonville & Gainesville), Florida · Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy · Managed by Florida State Parks (FL DEP)

✅ All e-bike classes allowed

Last checked: 2026-11-06

Which classes: Class 1, 2 and 3 (any bike meeting Florida's e-bike definition) on trails open to bikes.

The rules

E-bikes may use any park trail designated for bicycles, under the same rules as regular bikes. Obey posted speed limits; cross traffic does not stop at road crossings.

What the official source says:

Bicycles, including electric bicycles, may be used on trails designated for bicycle use with the park system, consistent with Section 316.20655, F.S.

Source: Florida State Parks (FL DEP)

📞 Call ahead: 352-535-5181 (rules and closures change)

Pass or fee: No fee required

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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Florida's e-bike classes

Florida 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). All three need working pedals, a seat and a motor under 750 watts. Florida e-bike laws →

Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →

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Nearby trails

• Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail ✅ Yes, all classesFlorida State Parks (FL DEP)
• Santos Trails (Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway) 🟠 Pedal-assist onlyFlorida State Parks / Office of Greenways & Trails (FL DEP)
• Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park 🟠 Pedal-assist onlyFlorida State Parks (FL DEP)
• Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail ❔ Call firstCity of Jacksonville Parks, Recreation & Community Services