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E-bikes on the Katy Trail?
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Gram from Clarksville, TN on 10/1/2008 10:57:31 AM:
Are electric bikes allowed on the Katy Trail (and other trails in the St. Louis area)? We are
trying to move up to the St. Louis area from TN, and I'm very impressed by what I've been
reading about parks and trails in your area. Our only grandchild is just 4 now, but we're
looking forward to spending a lot of time with her in the parks and on the trails. I love to
ride a bike, but I have one bad knee, and I have a problem with pedaling for any length of
time. I've been looking into electric bikes (not scooters or mopeds), which would be a real
help for my knee, but I'm not interested in one if I can't use the great trails. I didn't find
anything specific about this on the Katy Trail website - I apologize if I just missed it. I did
find some info online about e-bikes on trails, but there was nothing specific for Missouri.
I appreciate any information. Thanks ~


 
Gary near Tebbetts from Tebbetts on 10/1/2008 8:34:53 PM:
Electric bikes are allowed on the trail. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources web site has the Katy Trail Park Rules.
 
Paul Toigo on 10/2/2008 6:33:42 AM:
Specifically:

http://www.mostateparks.com/katytrail/info.htm#Permitted

Permitted Uses

Katy Trail State Park has been designed specifically for bicyclists and hikers. The majority of the trail is accessible to persons with disabilities. Segments of the trail that exceed a 5-percent grade or a 2-percent cross slope are indicated on the map. All motorized equipment is prohibited except official and emergency vehicles. Electrically assisted pedal-powered bicycles and tricycles (maximum speed of 20 mph) as well as electrically powered-mobility devices for persons with disabilities such as motorized wheelchairs and scooters are allowed. No hunting or discharging of firearms is allowed. All state park rules apply and are posted at trailheads. The trail is open only during daylight hours. HORSES ARE PERMITTED ONLY ON THE WESTERN SECTION FROM THE STATE FAIRGROUNDS IN SEDALIA TO CALHOUN.
 
Billy from Los Angeles originally from Boone County! on 7/29/2019 4:23:48 PM:
Just wondering if e-bikes have been introduced on the Katy trail and in Boonville .. I have friends who love e-bikes and the were interested.. thanks.. Billy O.
Is it possible to rent them? Thx
 
B. Toler from Troy, Mo on 8/25/2019 8:51:39 PM:
I have a hard time pedaling with my bad knees & hip I know they rent Electric Bikes at a bike store in St. Charles,Mo near the katy trail so I would love to be able to ride the trail again can they be road on the trail
 
Biker from STL on 8/25/2019 9:14:02 PM:
E bikes ARE allowed on ALL trails in the St. Louis area and the Katy Trail. I am an avid rider (over 18,000 miles on my current bicycle) and I see more and more E bikes on the trails all the time. The park trails, such as Jefferson Barracks and Forest park. The Riverfront Trail along the levee of the Mississippi river going north from the Gateway Arch, etc. I have also seen a multitude of electric "scooters" and even a few electric skateboards!! It seems the majority of posted signs I see refer to "no high speeds" or "excessive speed" allowed. Some posted signs say no speeds over 20 mph, which I seem to recall is the maximum on the Katy Trail. 20 mph can easily be exceeded by pedal bicycles on certain parts of more than a few paved trails in the area. I often see bicycles fitted with gasoline engines on the streets around STL. And sometimes groups of them on the Riverfront Trail. I DO NOT believe gasoline engine powered bicycles are allowed on ANY trails
 
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