E-bikes on Midtown Greenway
Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota · Hennepin · Managed by Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (owner) / City of Minneapolis (maintains)
🟢 Class 1 & 2 allowed — no Class 3
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Which classes: Class 1 and 2 yes, under state law. Class 3: state law lets the manager decide and we could not read the Park Board's own code, so call first.
The rules
No separate e-bike rule is posted, so Minnesota's default applies: e-bikes may use this bike path like regular bikes. Riders must be 15 or older.
What the official source says:
A person may operate a class 1 or class 2 electric-assisted bicycle with the motor engaged on a bicycle path, bicycle trail, or shared use path unless prohibited under section 85.015
Source: Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (owner) / City of Minneapolis (maintains)
📞 Call ahead: 612-673-3000 (rules and closures change)
Pass or fee: Free
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 →
Did this rule change, or is something here wrong? Tell us and we'll re-check it against the official source.
Nearby trails
- Gateway State Trail ✅ Yes, all classesMinnesota DNR – Parks and Trails Division
- Luce Line State Trail ✅ Yes, all classesMinnesota DNR – Parks and Trails Division
- Three Rivers Park District regional trails (Dakota Rail, Luce Line, LRT and others) ✅ Yes, all classesThree Rivers Park District
- Three Rivers Park District singletrack mountain bike trails ✅ Yes, all classesThree Rivers Park District