E-Bikes in Park City: Know Before You Roll
E-bikes are a fun way to get around, but there are a few rules to know before you ride in Park City. What is allowed depends on many factors like your bike classification, your age, and where you're riding. Check out the information below to make sure you're good to go on Park City's trails and pathways!
What to Check Before You Ride
Where do you want to ride? Trails or pathways?
- Trails: Class 1 Electric Assisted Bicycle (e-bike) use is permitted on singletrack trails within Park City for users that are over 65 years old or users with a mobility disability.
- Pathways: Electric Assisted Bicycle (e-bike) use is permitted on soft-surface trails wider than five feet and all paved multi-use pathways within Park City. Be aware of posted speed limits.
What class e-bike do you plan on riding?
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There are three state-regulated e-bike classifications (1, 2, or 3). Any unclassified "e-bike", or electric motorcycle, is strictly prohibited on Park City and Summit County's trails and pathways. View an explanation of e-bike classes.
How old are you?
- Riders 14 and under must be under direct supervision of a parent or guardian at all times, per Utah State code.
- Riders under 16 may not operate Class 3 e-bikes.
- Riders 65 or older are eligible for Park City's e-bike courtesy tag program. Scroll down on this page for more details.
Are you familiar with state and local regulations?
Parents: E-Bikes & Kids
E-bikes are popular among school-aged kids, but not all are legal or safe. Consider the following factors before sending your child onto a pathway or trail:
- Check age restrictions. In Utah, children 14 years and younger may only ride an e-bike under direct supervision of a parent or guardian
- Talk with your child about speed limits, yielding, safe passing, and other standard bike etiquette and safety protocols
- Plan your routes to school. Not all trails and pathways allow e-bike usage
Should you buy your kid an e-bike? Visit peopleforbikes.org to learn more and make an informed decision.
Shops & New Riders
Local shops are key safety partners in helping educate riders and recommending the right e-bike and route for a renter or buyer.
- Ask about the difference between class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes
- Educate yourself on what's legal before you buy
E-Bike Courtesy Tag Program
Park City offers an e-bike Courtesy Tag Program for qualified applicants. This voluntary program is a free service and helps us identify riders in observance of Park City’s e-bike regulations.
How to Join:
- Apply Online: Fill out the online application
- Document Eligibility: Provide proof of your age or disability
- Receive Your Tag: We'll process your application and send you an email when your tag is ready for pick-up
Tag Guidelines:
- Courtesy tags are for users 65 years or older or users with a mobility disability
- Tags are for Class 1 e-bikes
- Tags are non-transferable
- Each tag is registered to a specific bike and serial number
- Mount your tag on bike handlebars for easy visibility
- Read Park City's official e-bike policy
Self-Service Tag Pick-Up:
- Please allow up to 14 days for processing. Applicants will receive an email when their tag is ready for pick-up
- Tags will be sorted alphabetically for pick-up on the main floor of City Hall
- 445 Marsac Ave Park City, UT 84060
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed major holidays
Click here for Park City's paved pathway network map.
Review Park City's 2020 Trail Use Survey results concerning e-bikes and other user groups.
Click here for some videos explaining e-bike policies and recommendations from Park City's Police Department!
Park City’s Recommended Class 1 E-Bike Trails and Routes
With over 400 miles of trails not all are open to the use of e-bikes, with the limited exception of Class 1 e-bikes for users that are 65 and older or users with a mobility disability. Below you will find our recommendations for APPROVED areas for Class 1 and Class 2 e-bike use.Clark Ranch Trails (Class 1 ONLY) – Beginner and Intermediate, No Dogs
Clark Ranch singletrack trails are located just East of Highway 40 on Richardson Flat Road. Here you can find over five miles of directional trails ridden counterclockwise with several cut out and difficulty options. Start out on Lower Sparky (Beginner) and climb gently up towards Upper Sparky (Intermediate). Here you can choose to continue Upper Sparky descent or test your abilities on the flow trails - Family Truckster (Intermediate) or Cousin Eddy (Intermediate). All descent trails lead to Rusty’s Return. Head up Rusty’s for another lap or down Lower Sparky to return to the trailhead area.
Connector to Deer Valley East - E-Bike Route (Class 1 ONLY) – Intermediate/Advanced
Located in the lower Deer Valley Snow Park lot 5 Northeast corner, this designated Class 1 e-bike Route - Connector to Deer Valley East climbs up 3.5 miles on singletrack to access Wasatch County’s e-bike friendly trail system. From the parking lot, look for the Temporary Finn’s Trail access and e-bike route signs across Deer Valley Dr. East between Silver Baron Lodge and Courchevel Deer Valley. Head up the singletrack Finn’s (intermediate) and follow designated e-bike route markers to Deer Crest trail. Climb steadily up Deer Crest (intermediate) until you see the Mid Mountain Extension (intermediate). Bear left and stay on Mid Mountain Extension to the Humdinger trail. Descend Humdinger (intermediate) into Wasatch County’s trail network where you will find intermediate and advanced trail options. Or continue straight on Mid Mountain Extension to Deer Valley Silver Lake base area. To return to Deer Valley and Snow Park follow the same route you came up. Please DO NOT continue riding trails beyond the Silver Lake base area as e-bikes are not allowed.
Paved Pathways
Class 1 e-bikes are always allowed on paved pathways and soft-surface trails wider than five feet. E-bikes are not allowed on singletrack trails with the limited exception of Park City's Courtesy Tag Program.