E-bikes on Riverside State Park
Spokane & Eastern Washington, Washington · Spokane · Managed by Washington State Parks
🟠 Pedal-assist only — no throttle e-bikes
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Which classes: Class 1 and Class 3 (pedal-assist) yes; Class 2 (throttle) not allowed on trails, only on park roads
The rules
Class 1 and Class 3 pedal-assist e-bikes may ride singletrack that is open to regular bikes. Class 2 throttle bikes are limited to park roads (and the ORV area if signed). Hiking-only trails are off limits.
What the official source says:
Class 1 and Class 3 pedal-assist e-bikes are allowed on single-track non-motorized natural surface trails that allow conventional bicycles.
Source: Washington State Parks
📞 Call ahead: 509-465-5064 (rules and closures change)
Pass or fee: Discover Pass ($10 day / $45 annual)
100 miles
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.
- Dynaplug Racer Pro tire plug kitFixes tubeless punctures on the trail with preloaded plugs.
- Topeak Mini Morph pumpFrame-mounted mini pump that fits both Presta and Schrader valves.
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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
- Columbia Plateau State Park Trail 🟠 Pedal-assist onlyWashington State Parks
- Spokane River Centennial Trail (State Park Trail) 🟠 Pedal-assist onlyWashington State Parks
- Mount Spokane State Park (mountain bike trails) 🟠 Pedal-assist onlyWashington State Parks
- Riverfront Park (Spokane) 🟢 Class 1 & 2 onlyCity of Spokane Parks and Recreation