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Electric bikes, or e-bikes, have become very popular in recent years. In fact, e-bikes are the fastest growing category in cycling. But new technology can cause controversy. And in the mountain biking world nothing has been more controversial than e-bikes. So, what’s the problem? Basically, the trails in Park City are nonmotorized and many people consider e-bikes motorized vehicles. As I write this, e-bikes are prohibited in Park City on natural surface trails and are limited to paved bike trails. However, the ordinance allows people 65 and older, or those with mobility issues, to ride e-bikes on all trails. This ordinance may change in the near future; check with any Park City bike shop or contact Mountain Trails Foundation or Basin Recreation to find out more.

E-bikes are allowed on some trails in this book, including all trails inside Utah State Parks (Wasatch Mountain and Jordanelle) and the High Star Ranch trail system. Until state or national laws are passed allowing e-bikes on all trails, it’s best to check with the appropriate land agency to determine if e-bikes are allowed on your chosen route.