E-bikes on Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Hudson Valley & Westchester, New York · Westchester · Managed by NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
🟠 Class 1 only
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Which classes: Class 1 if treated as a natural-surface trail; Class 2 only if OPRHP treats it as improved. Class 3 banned.
The rules
Under NYS Parks policy, Class 1 e-bikes may use natural-surface trails that allow regular bikes; Class 2 is limited to paved or improved paths. Class 3 is banned. Expect signs on some sections.
What the official source says:
Class 1 electric bicycles may be operated on unimproved, natural surface trails that currently allow for the use of non-electric bicycles unless otherwise specified by sign or other OPRHP-issued directive.
Source: NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
📞 Call ahead: (914) 693-5259 (rules and closures change)
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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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