E-bikes on Cannon Valley Trail
Southern Minnesota & Bluff Country, Minnesota · Goodhue · Managed by Cannon Valley Trail Joint Powers Board
🟢 Class 1 & 2 allowed — no Class 3
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Which classes: Class 1 and 2 (motor capped at 20 mph). Class 3 not covered by the trail's definition. Throttle-only riding discouraged.
The rules
E-bikes that can't be motor-propelled past 20 mph are allowed. The trail discourages throttle-only riding and sets a 20 mph limit for all wheeled users. Riders 18 and older need a $7 Wheel Pass.
What the official source says:
Electric-assist or pedal-assist bicycles are allowed on the Cannon Valley Trail if the bicycles meet the following definition in Minnesota Statutes 169.011, Subdivision 27.
Source: Cannon Valley Trail Joint Powers Board
📞 Call ahead: 507-263-0508 (rules and closures change)
Pass or fee: $7 Wheel Pass required for riders 18+
19.7 miles
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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Minnesota's e-bike classes
Minnesota 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 saddle and a motor of no more than 750 watts. Minnesota e-bike laws →
Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →
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Nearby trails
- Root River State Trail ✅ Yes, all classesMinnesota DNR – Parks and Trails Division
- Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail ✅ Yes, all classesMinnesota DNR – Parks and Trails Division
- Douglas State Trail ✅ Yes, all classesMinnesota DNR – Parks and Trails Division