E-Bikes on New Hampshire Rail Trails

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

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

Trails checked
7
Miles checked
159
All bike routes
7
Some sections
0
Not allowed
0
Not confirmed
0

Trails

Rail Trails and Greenways in New Hampshire

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

New Hampshire trails checked for e-bike rules
TrailLength (mi)SurfaceE-bike accessClassesEndpointsNotes
Northern Rail Trail58GravelAll bike routesClass 1-3Lebanon to BoscawenClass 3 allowed on DNCR rail trails; 20 mph limit.
Cheshire Rail Trail33GravelAll bike routesClass 1-3Fitzwilliam to Walpole
Rockingham Recreational Trail25GravelAll bike routesClass 1-3Newfields to ManchesterShared with OHRVs on most sections.
Nashua River Rail Trail12.5PavedAll bike routesClass 1Ayer to NashuaClass 1 only on the Massachusetts DCR section.
Cotton Valley Rail Trail12GravelAll bike routesClass 1-3Wolfeboro to Wakefield
Sugar River Recreational Trail10GravelAll bike routesClass 1-3Newport to Claremont
Franconia Notch Recreational Trail
Paved path
8.8PavedAll bike routesClass 1-3Skookumchuck Trailhead to The Flume20 mph limit on DNCR property.

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 New Hampshire law page applies unless the trail manager posts its own.

  • Common Pathway
  • Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail
  • Derry Rail Trail
  • East Coast Greenway
  • Farmington Recreational Rail Trail
  • Goffstown Rail Trail
  • Granite Town Rail Trail
  • Hillsborough Recreational Rail Trail
  • Industrial Heritage Trail
  • Lake Winnisquam Scenic Trail
  • Londonderry Rail Trail
  • New Boston Rail Trail
  • Piscataquog Trail
  • South Manchester Rail Trail
  • Windham Rail Trail
  • WOW 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