E-Bikes on Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island law. The Rhode Island law page covers the state rule for trails and paths.

Trails checked
4
Miles checked
58
All bike routes
0
Some sections
0
Not allowed
0
Not confirmed
4

Trails

Rail Trails and Greenways in Rhode Island

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

Rhode Island trails checked for e-bike rules
TrailLength (mi)SurfaceE-bike accessClassesEndpointsNotes
Washington Secondary Bike Path19PavedNot confirmed-Cranston to CoventryState law allows Class 1 only on state bike paths; not confirmed on an RI DEM page.
Blackstone River Bikeway
River trail
17PavedNot confirmed-Woonsocket to PawtucketState law allows Class 1 only on state bike paths; not confirmed on an RI DEM page.
East Bay Bike Path14.5PavedNot confirmed-Providence to BristolState law allows Class 1 only on state bike paths; not confirmed on an RI DEM page.
William C. O'Neill Bike Path7PavedNot confirmed-Kingston to NarragansettState law allows Class 1 only on state bike paths; not confirmed on an RI DEM 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 Rhode Island law page applies unless the trail manager posts its own.

  • Blackstone Valley Rail
  • Cranston Rail Trail
  • Narragansett Pier Railroad Trail
  • Trestle 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