E-Bikes on West Virginia Rail Trails

30 trails on file · 6 checked for e-bike rules

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

Trails checked
6
Miles checked
480
All bike routes
6
Some sections
0
Not allowed
0
Not confirmed
0

Trails

Rail Trails and Greenways in West Virginia

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

West Virginia trails checked for e-bike rules
TrailLength (mi)SurfaceE-bike accessClassesEndpointsNotes
C&O Canal Towpath
Canal towpath		184.GravelAll bike routes-Georgetown to Cumberland15 mph limit; pedaling required.
Greenbrier River Trail78GravelAll bike routesClass 1-2Caldwell to CassClass 3 needs express permission on trails under state law.
Elk River Rail Trail73GravelAll bike routesClass 1-2Clendenin to GassawayClass 3 needs express permission on trails under state law.
North Bend Rail Trail72GravelAll bike routesClass 1-2Parkersburg to Wolf SummitClass 3 needs express permission on trails under state law.
Mon River Rail Trail48GravelAll bike routesClass 1-2Morgantown to FairmontClass 3 needs express permission on trails under state law.
Allegheny Highland Trail25GravelAll bike routesClass 1-2Elkins to ParsonsClass 3 needs express permission on trails under state law.

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 West Virginia law page applies unless the trail manager posts its own.

  • Beckley Rail Trail
  • Blackwater Canyon
  • Brooke Pioneer Rail-Trail
  • Brooklyn-Southside Junction Trail
  • Caperton Trail
  • Cheat Lake Trail
  • Cranberry/Tri-Rivers Trail
  • Cunard-Kaymoor Trail
  • East Wetzel Rail-Trail
  • Glade Creek Trail
  • Glen Dale-Moundsville Rail Trail
  • Hawks Nest Rail-Trail
  • Lime Rock Rail-Trail
  • Lost Creek Rail-Trail
  • MCTrail
  • Mill Creek Rail-Trail
  • Narrow Gauge Rail Trail
  • North Marion Rail-Trail
  • Oak Hill Rail-Trail
  • Panhandle Trail
  • Railroad Grade Rail-Trail
  • West Fork Rail-Trail
  • Wheeling Heritage Rail-Trail
  • White Oak 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