E-bikes on Paul Bunyan State Trail
Central & North-Central Lakes Country, Minnesota · Crow Wing, Cass, Hubbard, Beltrami · Managed by Minnesota DNR – Parks and Trails Division
✅ All e-bike classes allowed
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Which classes: Class 1, 2 and 3 all allowed (motor 750 W max). Riders must be 15 or older.
The rules
All three e-bike classes may ride this state trail from Baxter to Bemidji, as long as the motor is 750 watts or less. Riders must be at least 15. Yield to pedestrians and slower users.
What the official source says:
Electric-assist or pedal-assist bicycles are allowed on state trails, or wherever normal bicycles are allowed, if they meet the following definition in Minnesota Statutes 169.011, Subdivision 27
Source: Minnesota DNR – Parks and Trails Division
📞 Call ahead: 218-203-4442 (rules and closures change)
115 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
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