E-bikes on Upper Tampa Bay Trail

Tampa Bay & Sarasota, Florida · Hillsborough · Managed by Hillsborough County Conservation & Environmental Lands Management

🟠 Class 1 only

Last checked: 2026-11-06

Which classes: Class 1 only; Class 2 and 3 prohibited.

The rules

Hillsborough County allows only Class 1 (pedal-assist) e-bikes in county parks and on county trails. Class 2 and Class 3 are prohibited.

What the official source says:

To maintain compliance with ADA standards, the Department permits the use of Class I (pedal-assist) e-bikes in County parks.

Source: Hillsborough County Conservation & Environmental Lands Management

📞 Call ahead: (813) 829-2626 (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.
• Cygolite Metro Plus 800 headlight800-lumen USB-rechargeable headlight for dusk rides and tunnels.
• Lumos Ultra E-Bike helmetNTA 8776-certified for e-bike speeds, with built-in front, rear and turn-signal lights.

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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

• Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail ✅ Yes, all classesPinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources
• Alafia River State Park (mountain bike trails) 🟠 Pedal-assist onlyFlorida State Parks (FL DEP)
• The Legacy Trail ✅ Yes, all classesSarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
• Tampa Riverwalk and City of Tampa greenways ✅ Yes, all classesCity of Tampa Parks & Recreation