E-bikes on Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Hudson Valley & Westchester, New York · Ulster · Managed by NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Palisades region)
🟠 Class 1 only
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Which classes: Class 1 only; Class 2 and 3 not allowed.
The rules
Bikes, including Class 1 e-bikes, are allowed only on designated carriage roads, at 15 mph max, and helmets are required for all riders. No biking when snow, ice or freeze-thaw softens the roads.
What the official source says:
Class 1 eBikes are only type of eBike allowed.
Source: NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Palisades region)
📞 Call ahead: (845) 255-0752 (rules and closures change)
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.
- Cygolite Metro Plus 800 headlight800-lumen USB-rechargeable headlight for dusk rides and tunnels.
- Lumos Ultra E-Bike helmetNTA 8776-certified for e-bike speeds, with built-in front, rear and turn-signal lights.
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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 →
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