E-Bikes on Texas Rail Trails

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

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

Trails checked
10
Miles checked
512
All bike routes
5
Some sections
1
Not allowed
2
Not confirmed
2

Trails

Rail Trails and Greenways in Texas

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

Texas trails checked for e-bike rules
TrailLength (mi)SurfaceE-bike accessClassesEndpointsNotes
Katy Trail240GravelAll bike routesClass 1-2Clinton to MachensElectrically assisted bicycles allowed at a maximum of 20 mph.
Northeast Texas Trail130MixedNot confirmed-Farmersville to New BostonManaged by several counties and towns; many unpaved sections.
Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway64GravelNot allowedClass noneSouth Plains to EstellineTexas Parks and Wildlife bars all e-bike classes from park trails.
Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway20MixedNot allowedClass noneMineral Wells to WeatherfordTexas Parks and Wildlife bars all e-bike classes from park trails.
Denton Branch Rail Trail17PavedAll bike routesClass 1-3Denton to CarrolltonTexas law bars local agencies from banning e-bikes on paved paths open to bicycles.
Mission Reach Hike and Bike Trail
River trail
12PavedAll bike routesClass 1-3San Antonio River Walk to Mission Espada
Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail
Greenway
10GravelNot confirmed-Austin to Austin (Lady Bird Lake loop)Crushed-granite loop; city e-bike status not confirmed from an official source.
Southern Walnut Creek Trail
Greenway
7.2PavedAll bike routesClass 1-3Govalle Park to Johnny Morris RoadTexas law bars cities from banning e-bikes on paved paths open to bicycles.
Brushy Creek Regional Trail
Greenway
7MixedVaries by sectionClass 1-3Cedar Park to Round RockPaved sections are open to e-bikes under state law; crushed-granite sections may be closed by the county.
MKT Hike and Bike Trail4.7PavedAll bike routesClass 1-3Houston Heights to White Oak Bayou (Houston)Texas law bars cities from banning e-bikes on paved paths open to bicycles.

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

  • Columbia Tap
  • Harrisburg-Sunset 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