E-bikes on Root River State Trail
Southern Minnesota & Bluff Country, Minnesota · Fillmore, Houston · 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
Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bikes are allowed on this bluff-country trail through Lanesboro. Riders must be 15 or older. A 2.5-mile segment east of Rushford is closed for construction from January to about March.
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: 507-206-2847 (rules and closures change)
42 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
- Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail ✅ Yes, all classesMinnesota DNR – Parks and Trails Division
- Douglas State Trail ✅ Yes, all classesMinnesota DNR – Parks and Trails Division
- Cannon Valley Trail 🟢 Class 1 & 2 onlyCannon Valley Trail Joint Powers Board