E-Bikes on Iowa Rail Trails

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

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

Trails checked
4
Miles checked
203
All bike routes
0
Some sections
0
Not allowed
0
Not confirmed
4

Trails

Rail Trails and Greenways in Iowa

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

Iowa trails checked for e-bike rules
TrailLength (mi)SurfaceE-bike accessClassesEndpointsNotes
Raccoon River Valley Trail89PavedNot confirmed-Clive to Jefferson
Wabash Trace Nature Trail63GravelNot confirmed-Council Bluffs to Blanchard
Heritage Trail26GravelNot confirmed-Dubuque to Dyersville
High Trestle Trail25PavedNot confirmed-Ankeny to WoodwardManaged by four county conservation boards; no official e-bike rule found.

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

  • Cedar Valley Trail
  • Chichaqua Valley Trail
  • Great Western Trail
  • Heart of Iowa Nature Trail
  • Krushchev in Iowa Trail
  • Summerset 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