E-bikes on Kent County Parks trails
West & Southwest Michigan (Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lakeshore), Michigan · Kent · Managed by Kent County Parks Department
🟠 Class 1 only
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Which classes: Class 1 yes. Class 2 and 3 not allowed on trails.
The rules
Kent County treats Class 1 e-bikes as regular bicycles. Class 2 and 3 e-bikes and e-motos are not allowed on county trails. Everyone is held to a 15 mph speed limit.
What the official source says:
Our department considers these bicycles, and they are allowed anywhere regular bikes are.
Source: Kent County Parks Department
📞 Call ahead: 616-632-7275 (rules and closures change)
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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Michigan's e-bike classes
Michigan has three e-bike classes: Class 1 (pedal-assist to 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle, up to 20 mph) and Class 3 (pedal-assist to 28 mph). All three need working pedals, a seat and a motor of no more than 750 watts. Michigan e-bike laws →
Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →
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Nearby trails
- Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park 🟠 Class 1 onlyMichigan DNR – Parks & Recreation Division
- Kal-Haven Trail State Park 🟠 Class 1 onlyMichigan DNR – Parks & Recreation Division
- William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail State Park 🟠 Class 1 onlyMichigan DNR – Parks & Recreation Division
- Fort Custer Recreation Area (mountain bike trails) 🟠 Class 1 onlyMichigan DNR – Parks & Recreation Division