E-bikes on Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Central & North-Central Lakes Country, Minnesota · Crow Wing · Managed by Minnesota DNR – Parks and Trails Division
🟠 Class 1 only
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Which classes: Class 1 only on dirt singletrack and adaptive trails. Class 2 and 3 not allowed there (they may use the paved state trail).
The rules
On Cuyuna's dirt singletrack and adaptive trails only Class 1 e-bikes are allowed. Trails close when soft or wet, and winter singletrack requires 3.7-inch tires. A state park vehicle permit is needed to park.
What the official source says:
On the recreation area’s 60-plus miles of dirt singletrack and wider adaptive trails, e-bikes are limited to class 1.
Source: Minnesota DNR – Parks and Trails Division
📞 Call ahead: 218-772-3690 (rules and closures change)
60 miles · Natural surface singletrack
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.
- Dynaplug Racer Pro tire plug kitFixes tubeless punctures on the trail with preloaded plugs.
- Topeak Mini Morph pumpFrame-mounted mini pump that fits both Presta and Schrader valves.
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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
- Paul Bunyan State Trail ✅ Yes, all classesMinnesota DNR – Parks and Trails Division
- Heartland State Trail ✅ Yes, all classesMinnesota DNR – Parks and Trails Division
- Central Lakes State Trail ✅ Yes, all classesMinnesota DNR – Parks and Trails Division
- Cuyuna Lakes State Trail ✅ Yes, all classesMinnesota DNR – Parks and Trails Division