E-bikes on St. Louis County Parks trails
St. Louis area, Missouri · St. Louis · Managed by St. Louis County Parks
✅ All e-bike classes allowed
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Which classes: E-bikes allowed on trails unless posted; no class limit stated
The rules
County park trails are open to cyclists including e-bikes unless a trail is posted otherwise. Cyclists are limited to 15 mph on county park trails unless posted. Riders under 17 must wear a helmet.
What the official source says:
Trails may be used by walkers, joggers, cyclists (bikes, tandem bikes, tricycles, quadracycles, or e-bikes), horse riders, snow skiers, skaters, and skateboarders, unless the trail is otherwise posted.
Source: St. Louis County Parks
📞 Call ahead: 314-615-4386 (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
- Castlewood State Park (mountain bike trails) 🟢 Class 1 (Class 2: call)Missouri State Parks
- 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)