E-Bikes on Colorado Rail Trails

10 trails on file · 6 checked for e-bike rules

Each trail manager sets its own e-bike rule, inside the limits of Colorado law. The Colorado law page covers the state rule for trails and paths.

Trails checked
6
Miles checked
2,833
All bike routes
0
Some sections
1
Not allowed
0
Not confirmed
5

Trails

Rail Trails and Greenways in Colorado

Classes are the US e-bike classes the trail manager allows. Each name links to the trail's own page.

Colorado trails checked for e-bike rules
TrailLength (mi)SurfaceE-bike accessClassesEndpointsNotes
Great Divide Mountain Bike Route
Long-distance route
2700GravelNot confirmed-Roosville to Antelope WellsMostly forest roads open to motor vehicles where USFS rules would allow e-bikes; not confirmed per section.
Rio Grande Trail42PavedVaries by sectionClass 1-2Glenwood Springs to AspenClass 1 and 2 from Glenwood Springs to Basalt; Class 1 only from Basalt to Aspen.
Cherry Creek Trail
Greenway
40PavedNot confirmed-Denver to FranktownInside Cherry Creek State Park the CPW rule applies: Class 1 and 2 on trails.
Vail Pass Recreation Path
Paved path
23PavedNot confirmed-Frisco to Vail
Glenwood Canyon Recreation Trail
Paved path
16PavedNot confirmed-Glenwood Springs to Dotsero
Mineral Belt Trail
Paved path
11.6PavedNot confirmed-Leadville to Leadville

Not yet checked

Trails Without a Confirmed E-Bike Rule

These trails are on file from the earlier trail list. Their e-bike rules have not been checked; the state rule on the Colorado law page applies unless the trail manager posts its own.

  • Alpine Tunnel
  • DRGW Aspen Branch
  • Rock Island Trail
  • Switzerland Trail

Record

Sources

Trails
Trail manager pages, linked from each name
E-bike rules
Trail manager and state agency e-bike policies and regulations
Last verified
Q4 2026