E-Bikes on Connecticut Rail Trails

8 trails on file · 4 checked for e-bike rules

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

Trails checked
4
Miles checked
136
All bike routes
0
Some sections
0
Not allowed
0
Not confirmed
4

Trails

Rail Trails and Greenways in Connecticut

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

Connecticut trails checked for e-bike rules
TrailLength (mi)SurfaceE-bike accessClassesEndpointsNotes
Farmington Canal Trail56PavedNot confirmed-New Haven to SouthwickTown-managed sections; rules may vary by town.
Airline State Park50GravelNot confirmed-East Hampton to ThompsonState law allows Class 1 on DEEP bike trails and bars Class 3; not confirmed on a DEEP page.
Hop River State Park Trail20GravelNot confirmed-Manchester to WillimanticState law allows Class 1 on DEEP bike trails and bars Class 3; not confirmed on a DEEP page.
Moosup Valley State Park Trail10GravelNot confirmed-Moosup to Rhode Island lineState law allows Class 1 on DEEP bike trails and bars Class 3; not confirmed on a DEEP page.

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 Connecticut law page applies unless the trail manager posts its own.

  • Larkin Bridle Path
  • Meriden Linear Trail
  • Ridgefield Rail Trail
  • Shepaug Greenway

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