E-Bikes in Seattle — Where You Can Ride

Hills, rain, and serious trail mileage. Discover routes and state laws that keep Seattle riders rolling year-round.

State Law — Washington

Classification

Three-class framework codified under RCW 46.61.710

Helmet

Helmet laws set locally none statewide

Throttle rules

Washington Revised Code §46.61.710 defines Class 1/2/3 e-bikes ≤750 W

Trail access

Class 1 and 2 may use multiuse paths Class 3 restricted to roads or adjacent paths unless local rule allows

Minimum age

Minimum age 16 for Class 3

Licensing / Registration

No driver license registration or insurance required

17.5 mi · +310 ft

Mostly protected; busy near UW.

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6.5 mi · +120 ft

Harbor views; multi‑use path.

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13.0 mi · +420 ft

Rolling shoreline streets + paths.

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