E-bikes on Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
Columbia Gorge & Mt. Hood, Oregon · Multnomah, Hood River, Wasco · Managed by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
✅ All e-bike classes allowed
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Which classes: Class 1, 2 and 3 (wherever bikes are allowed)
The rules
E-bikes are allowed on the state trail segments. Electric scooters, electric unicycles and mountain boards are not allowed.
What the official source says:
E-bikes are allowed on the state trail.
Source: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
📞 Call ahead: 541-387-4010 (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.
- 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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Oregon's e-bike classes
Oregon 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, with a speedometer). Oregon e-bike laws →
Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →
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Nearby trails
- Post Canyon (Hood River County Forest) 🟠 Class 1 onlyHood River County Forestry Department
- Sandy Ridge Trail System ❔ Call firstBureau of Land Management - Northwest Oregon District
- Mt. Hood National Forest trails 🟡 Motorized routes onlyUSDA Forest Service - Mt. Hood National Forest