E-bikes on Sammamish River Trail
Seattle & King County, Washington · King · Managed by King County Parks
🟢 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 this King County regional trail with a 15 mph speed limit. Class 3 e-bikes are not allowed.
What the official source says:
Class 1 and 2 e-bikes are legally allowed on King County’s regional trails and must abide by the 15 MPH speed limit. Motor vehicles and Class 3 e-bikes are not permitted on trails.
Source: King County Parks
📞 Call ahead: 206-477-4527 (rules and closures change)
10.1 miles · Paved with soft surface shoulder
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
- Burke-Gilman Trail 🟢 Class 1 & 2 onlySeattle Parks and Recreation (Seattle section); King County Parks (Lake Forest Park to Bothell)
- Elliott Bay Trail 🟢 Class 1 & 2 onlySeattle Parks and Recreation
- Green Lake Park (Inner Loop) 🔴 NoSeattle Parks and Recreation
- Discovery Park trails 🔴 NoSeattle Parks and Recreation