E-bikes on Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail
Panhandle & Big Bend, Florida · Leon, Wakulla · Managed by Florida State Parks (FL DEP)
✅ All e-bike classes allowed
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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. The adjacent Munson Hills off-road trails are U.S. Forest Service land with different e-bike rules.
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: 850-487-7989 (rules and closures change)
20.5 miles · paved
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
- Blackwater Heritage State Trail 🟠 Pedal-assist onlyFlorida State Parks (FL DEP)
- Munson Hills Trails (Apalachicola National Forest) 🟡 Motorized routes onlyUSDA Forest Service – National Forests in Florida