Where you can ride, by class — checked against the official source

E-bikes on Minneapolis Grand Rounds and Chain of Lakes trails

Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota · Hennepin · Managed by Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

🟢 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

Minnesota law lets e-bikes use bike paths like regular bikes, and MPRB has posted no separate e-bike rule. Ride on the bike side where trails are split, and 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: Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

📞 Call ahead: 612-230-6400 (rules and closures change)

Pass or fee: Free

51 miles

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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.

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