E-bikes on Foothills Trail
Puget Sound & Olympic Peninsula, Washington · Pierce · Managed by Pierce County Parks and Recreation
🟢 Class 1 & 2 allowed — no Class 3
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Which classes: Class 1 and 2 yes; Class 3 not allowed
The rules
Class 1 and 2 e-bikes are allowed on Pierce County trail corridors; Class 3 and other motor vehicles are not. Speed limit on regional trails like the Foothills Trail is 15 mph.
What the official source says:
Motorized vehicles are prohibited on trail corridors (Electric wheelchairs and Class I and II electric bicycles excepted)
Source: Pierce County Parks and Recreation
📞 Call ahead: 253-798-4177 (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.
- 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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Washington's e-bike classes
Washington 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). All three need working pedals and a motor of no more than 750 watts. Washington e-bike laws →
Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →
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Nearby trails
- Galbraith Mountain 🟠 Class 1 onlyCity of Bellingham Parks & Recreation (recreation easement), trails managed by Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition under city contract
- Olympic National Forest trails 🟡 Motorized routes onlyUSDA Forest Service – Olympic NF