E-Bikes

Class 1 e-Bikes & Class 2 e-bikes with disabled throttles can be used on the trail. Details below: 

Lookout Associates operates under a Special Use Permit through the USDA Forest Service (FS). Within our permit, we are authorized to operate Class 1 e-bikes. The FS definition of a Class 1 e-bike is that the e-bike is equipped with a motor that provides assistance ONLY when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches the speed of 20 mph. 

Class 2 e-bikes are allowed within the Special Permit area so long as the e-bike throttle has been disabled for the entire trail, and checked by Hiawatha Trail staff to fit within the FS definition of a Class 1 e-bike. 

Class 3 e-bikes are prohibited at all times. 

All E-Bikes will be charged an additional FEE TBD to be shuttled.
Because they are heavier and many do not fit well in our shuttle racks, forcing us to make other arrangements to accommodate your bike.   

For any person using an e-bike on the trail, there will be an additional FEE cost TBD to shuttle/transport e-bikes and other oversized or heavier bikes on our shuttles.
This fee will be charged when feasible in advance or when we are not made aware of your choice to use an e-bike on the day/night you choose to ride if using our shuttle.

You always have the choice to ride your e-bike uphill to avoid paying the additional fee for us to transport an e-bike.