E-bikes on Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Hudson Valley & Westchester, New York · Dutchess, Ulster · Managed by NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
🟢 Class 1 & 2 allowed — no Class 3
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Which classes: Class 1 and 2 on boardwalks and paved/improved paths; Class 1 only on natural-surface trails; Class 3 banned.
The rules
NYS Parks allows Class 1 and 2 e-bikes on paved or stone-dust paths and boardwalks, at 15 mph max, unless a sign says otherwise. Class 3 is banned in all state parks.
What the official source says:
Class 1 and 2 electric bicycles may be operated on (i) boardwalks and (ii) shared use or multi-use trails and paths that are paved or improved with materials including but not limited to crushed stone or asphalt, including carriage roads, unless operation of such devices is specifically prohibited by sign or other directive issued by OPRHP.
Source: NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
📞 Call ahead: (845) 834-2867 (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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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)