E-Bikes on District of Columbia Rail Trails

4 trails on file · 3 checked for e-bike rules

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

Trails checked
3
Miles checked
209
All bike routes
2
Some sections
1
Not allowed
0
Not confirmed
0

Trails

Rail Trails and Greenways in District of Columbia

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

District of Columbia 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.
Mount Vernon Trail
Paved path		18PavedAll bike routesClass 1-3Mount Vernon to Theodore Roosevelt Island15 mph trail speed limit.
Capital Crescent Trail7PavedVaries by section-Georgetown to BethesdaNPS section 15 mph; Montgomery Parks rules apply in Maryland.

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 District of Columbia law page applies unless the trail manager posts its own.

  • Metropolitan Branch 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