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E-bike rules: Mount Vernon Trail (VA)
National Park Service (George Washington Memorial Parkway) · VA
NPS allows e-bikes on the Mount Vernon Trail wherever traditional bikes are allowed, all three classes, under the parkway's 15 mph bike speed limit. One catch: riding on motor power alone is prohibited, so keep pedaling.
Access by class
| Class | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | ✅ Allowed | Permitted where bicycles are; 15 mph speed limit. |
| Class 2 | ✅ Allowed | Permitted, but using the motor to move without pedaling is prohibited on NPS land; the throttle cannot replace pedaling. |
| Class 3 | ✅ Allowed | Permitted; the 15 mph limit applies regardless of assist ceiling. Motors over 750 watts are managed as motor vehicles. |
Change history
- 2026-07-30 · Verified against the GWMP record of determination: e-bikes permitted where bicycles are allowed, 15 mph bike speed limit, motor-only operation prohibited, and over-750W devices managed as motor vehicles.
Common questions
Are Class 1 e-bikes allowed in Mount Vernon Trail (VA)?
Allowed. Permitted where bicycles are; 15 mph speed limit. Rules are set by National Park Service (George Washington Memorial Parkway); confirm before riding.
Are Class 2 e-bikes allowed in Mount Vernon Trail (VA)?
Allowed. Permitted, but using the motor to move without pedaling is prohibited on NPS land; the throttle cannot replace pedaling. Rules are set by National Park Service (George Washington Memorial Parkway); confirm before riding.
Are Class 3 e-bikes allowed in Mount Vernon Trail (VA)?
Allowed. Permitted; the 15 mph limit applies regardless of assist ceiling. Motors over 750 watts are managed as motor vehicles. Rules are set by National Park Service (George Washington Memorial Parkway); confirm before riding.