E-bikes on Ashokan Rail Trail
Hudson Valley & Westchester, New York · Ulster · Managed by Ulster County (with NYC Department of Environmental Protection)
🟢 Class 1 & 2 allowed — no Class 3
Last checked:
Which classes: E-bikes allowed (class not named; outside NYC only Class 1 and 2 exist under NY law). County may restrict classes later.
The rules
Ulster County currently allows e-bikes on the trail but says it may ban certain classes if speeding becomes a problem. Open sunrise to sunset; otherwise non-motorized.
What the official source says:
At this time, e-bikes are allowed on the trail.
Source: Ulster County (with NYC Department of Environmental Protection)
📞 Call ahead: (845) 340-3102 (rules and closures change)
11.5 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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New York's e-bike classes
New York has Class 1 (pedal-assist to 20 mph) and Class 2 (throttle, cuts out at 20 mph) statewide. Class 3 (throttle allowed, cuts out at 25 mph) exists only in cities of 1 million or more, which means New York City. New York 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.
Nearby trails
- North and South County Trailway (Andrew P. O'Rourke Westchester County Trailway) 🔴 NoWestchester County Parks
- Bronx River Pathway 🔴 NoWestchester County Parks
- William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail 🟢 Class 1 & 2 onlyDutchess County Parks
- Harlem Valley Rail Trail 🟢 Class 1 & 2 onlyDutchess County Parks (Dutchess section); NYS Parks (Columbia section)