E-bikes on Castlewood State Park
St. Louis area, Missouri · St. Louis · Managed by Missouri State Parks
🟢 Class 1 yes · Class 2 unclear · no Class 3
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Which classes: Class 1 yes. Class 2 (throttle): the rule covers pedal-assist bikes up to 20 mph and doesn't mention throttles, so call first. Class 3: no (over 20 mph).
The rules
E-bikes may use any park trail designated for bicycles. State park definition limits e-bikes to motors that assist pedaling up to 20 mph. Ride only trails open to bikes.
What the official source says:
To facilitate accessibility to the public, the use of pedal-powered and electrically assisted pedal-powered vehicles is permitted on all trails designated for bicycle use.
Source: Missouri State Parks
📞 Call ahead: 636-227-4433 (rules and closures change)
Missouri's e-bike classes
Missouri 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 and a motor under 750 watts. Missouri e-bike laws →
Nearby trails
- Lost Valley Trail (Weldon Spring Conservation Area) ✅ Yes, all classesMissouri Dept of Conservation
- Great Rivers Greenway greenways (system-wide) ❔ Call firstGreat Rivers Greenway (rules set by each operating partner)
- Grant's Trail (Gravois Greenway) ❔ Call firstMultiple: Kirkwood, Oakland, Crestwood, St. Louis County Parks, St. Louis City Parks (built by Great Rivers Greenway)
- St. Louis County Parks trails (Creve Coeur Lake Park, Chubb Trail at West Tyson/Lone Elk, etc.) ✅ Yes, all classesSt. Louis County Parks