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E-Bike Routes & Rules in Billings, MT

For Billings bike routes, start with 13th Street West, 32nd Street West, and Black Otter Trail. This guide highlights named corridors with route profiles, map links, and e-bike class notes in the route cards.

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Where to ride e-bikes in Billings, Montana

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Quick answer

Billings has 10 go-to e-bike routes covering about 41 miles, and most riders start with the 13th Street West. Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes are a good fit on the shared-use paths here, while Class 3 carries local limits.

10Mapped routes
~41 miCombined distance
+2640 ftTotal climbing
5/10Shared-use paths
Montana trail baseline

Class 1-2: Yes. Class 3: Local restrictions apply. In Montana, Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes are commonly allowed anywhere bicycles are allowed, including many mult...

Class 1-2: good fit Class 3: limited Full rules

13th Street West

1.8 miDistance +190 ftClimbing MixedType
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32nd Street West

1.3 miDistance +80 ftClimbing MixedType
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Black Otter Trail

2.3 miDistance +540 ftClimbing Shared-useType
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Riverfront Park Trail

5.6 miDistance +70 ftClimbing Shared-useType
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Alkali Creek Trail

10.5 miDistance +580 ftClimbing Shared-useType
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Hoskins (Kids) Loop

0.7 miDistance +280 ftClimbing Shared-useType
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City of Billings Designated Bicycle Route

4.4 miDistance +170 ftClimbing MixedType
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Shiloh Conservation Trail

1.4 miDistance +220 ftClimbing Shared-useType
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Billings Neighborhood Bikeway Connector

Billings Neighborhood Bikeway Connector is the calmer neighborhood option in Billings, useful for practical miles wit...

6.1 miDistance +160 ftClimbing MixedType
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Billings Public-Street Errand Loop

Billings Public-Street Errand Loop is best for riders comfortable mixing public streets with marked bicycle space. Th...

6.5 miDistance +350 ftClimbing MixedType
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The Montana rules that matter in Billings

Quick answers for Billings riders; the full statute text and sources live on the state guide.

Paperwork

Do I need a license, registration, or insurance in Montana?

Yes for at least one requirement in this state.

Safety

Do I need a helmet in Montana?

Yes for at least some riders in this state.

Technical

Are throttle e-bikes legal in Montana?

Usually yes, with class-based limits and local exceptions.

Access

Can I ride on local trails in Billings?

Often yes on selected routes, depending on class and local policy.

The complete statewide text, citations, and sources live on the Montana law guide.

Service and maintenance

Typically shipping out in 3 to 7 business days. Check with your trusted local bike shop for assembly and maintenance.

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