E-Bikes in Ohio Parks and Public Lands

1 National Park · 1 National Forest · 3 State Parks

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources allows Class 1 e-bikes on state park natural-surface mountain bike trails since December 1, 2024 (Ohio Adm. Code 1501:46-13-05); Class 2 and 3 stay off dirt trails. On paved paths, the state default lets Class 1 and 2 ride where bicycles are allowed.

Places checked

5

All bike routes

0

Some trails or sections

5

Roads or paved paths only

0

Not confirmed

0

State parks rule

Class 1 on mountain bike trails; paths where bicycles allowed

Places

Where E-Bikes May Ride in Ohio

Classes are the US e-bike classes the land manager allows. Each name links to the park or forest's own page.

Ohio parks and public lands
Place	Type	E-bike access	Classes	Surface	Rides	Notes
Cuyahoga Valley National Park NPS	National Park	Varies by section	Class 2-Jan	Mixed	Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, East Rim mountain bike trails, Bike & Hike Trail	Class 1 and 2 on the Towpath; Class 1 only on East Rim singletrack.
Wayne National Forest USFS	National Forest	Designated trails only	Class 3-Jan	Mixed	Monday Creek OHV Area, Hanging Rock OHV Area, Forest roads	E-bikes ride roads and trails open to motor vehicles on the MVUM.
Alum Creek State Park Ohio DNR	State Park	Varies by section	Class 2-Jan	Singletrack	Alum Creek MTB Trail, Park roads	Class 1 only on natural-surface trails; Class 2 and 3 off dirt.
Caesar Creek State Park Ohio DNR	State Park	Varies by section	Class 2-Jan	Singletrack	Caesar Creek MTB Trail, Park roads	Class 1 only on natural-surface trails; Class 2 and 3 off dirt.
Mohican State Park Ohio DNR	State Park	Varies by section	Class 2-Jan	Singletrack	Mohican MTB Trail, Park roads	Class 1 only on natural-surface trails; Class 2 and 3 off dirt.

Record

Sources

Places: Park, forest and agency pages, linked from each name
E-bike rules: Agency e-bike policy pages and regulations for each place
State parks rule: Ohio law page
Last verified: Q4 2026