State trail-access baseline: Can you ride an e-bike on trails in Utah? Yes on paths or trails designated for bicycle use, unless restricted. Utah Code §41-6a-1115.5 allows electric assisted bicycles on bicycle-designated paths or trails, while lo...
Historic Rail Trail Park City Segment gives Park City riders a shared-use bicycle route with a route profile of 6.1 mi and +140 ft of climbing. Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes fit this shared-use bicycle route under Utah's current e-bike framework; Class 3 is not the planning baseline for this path-style route.
Open MapMcLeod Creek Trail gives Park City riders a shared-use bicycle route with a route profile of 5.5 mi and +330 ft of climbing. Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes fit this shared-use bicycle route under Utah's current e-bike framework; Class 3 is not the planning baseline for this path-style route.
Open MapPoison Creek Trail gives Park City riders a shared-use bicycle route with a route profile of 7.7 mi and +350 ft of climbing. Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes fit this shared-use bicycle route under Utah's current e-bike framework; Class 3 is not the planning baseline for this path-style route.
Open MapProspector Avenue Bike Route gives Park City riders a street-and-bike-lane corridor with a route profile of 2.6 mi and +190 ft of climbing. Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 e-bikes fit the on-street bicycle portions of this route under Utah's current e-bike framework.
Open MapSilver Quinns Trail gives Park City riders a shared-use bicycle route with a route profile of 7.0 mi and +280 ft of climbing. Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes fit this shared-use bicycle route under Utah's current e-bike framework; Class 3 is not the planning baseline for this path-style route.
Open MapCheck with your trusted local bike shop for assembly and maintenance. Ariel Rider support can help answer any questions about our bikes in Park City, Utah.
Need the statewide breakdown? Utah e-bike registration, license, helmet, and class law.
Depends on class and top speed.
License: No for a compliant electric assisted bicycle. Utah classifies electric assisted bicycles separately from motorcycles and other higher-power electric devices. High-power electric devices and e-motorcycles can require a driver license and motorcycle endorsement when operated on public roadways.
Registration: No for a compliant electric assisted bicycle. Utah's electric assisted bicycle framework treats e-bikes separately from motorcycles and motor vehicles. High-power electric devices and e-motorcycles may require motor-vehicle treatment when used on public roads.
Insurance: No statewide insurance requirement was confirmed for compliant electric assisted bicycles. Devices that exceed Utah's e-bike definition may be motor vehicles and can trigger insurance or other motor-vehicle requirements.
Helmet rules depend on age and class.
Do you need a helmet to ride an e-bike in Utah? Under 21 on highways: Yes. Utah HB 381 amended Utah Code §41-6a-1505 effective May 6, 2026, so an individual under 21 may not operate or ride an electric assisted bicycle on a highway unless wearing protective headgear. The statute excepts an individual operating a rented Class 1 electric assisted bicycle from a business or corporate entity. For riders 21 and older, no additional statewide e-bike-specific helmet requirement was confirmed; local rules can still apply.
Usually yes, with class-based limits and local exceptions.
Are throttles legal on e-bikes in Utah? Class 2: Yes. Class 1 & 3: No. In Utah, throttles are allowed on Class 2 e-bikes but the motor must stop providing assistance at 20 mph. Class 1 and Class 3 are pedal-assist only, so adding or enabling a throttle can push the bike out of its legal class.
Trail access varies by route manager and class.
Can you ride an e-bike on trails in Utah? Yes on paths or trails designated for bicycle use, unless restricted. Utah Code §41-6a-1115.5 allows electric assisted bicycles on bicycle-designated paths or trails, while local authorities and state agencies may regulate or restrict e-bike use, including by class, on sidewalks, paths, or trails.
