E-Bikes on Kentucky Rail Trails

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

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

Trails checked
4
Miles checked
65
All bike routes
2
Some sections
0
Not allowed
0
Not confirmed
2

Trails

Rail Trails and Greenways in Kentucky

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

Kentucky trails checked for e-bike rules
TrailLength (mi)SurfaceE-bike accessClassesEndpointsNotes
Dawkins Line Rail Trail36GravelNot confirmed-Hagerhill to RoyaltonKentucky has no published statewide e-bike policy for state-managed trails.
Legacy Trail18.5PavedAll bike routesClass 1-3Venice to SarasotaSarasota County trail; e-bikes allowed on bicycle paths under Florida law.
Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike and Hike Trail9GravelAll bike routesClass 1-3Park City to Mammoth CavePedaling required; no motor-only riding on bike trails.
Big Four Bridge
Paved path
1PavedNot confirmed-Louisville to JeffersonvilleNo official e-bike rule page 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 Kentucky law page applies unless the trail manager posts its own.

  • C&O Rail Trail
  • K&I Bridge
  • Paducah and Louisville Rail 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