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E-bike rules: Seattle Burke-Gilman & City Trails (WA)
Seattle Parks & Recreation / SDOT · WA
Seattle allows Class 1 and 2 e-bikes on its multi-use trails, including the Burke-Gilman, with a 15 mph speed limit for all users. Class 3 stays on roads and bike lanes, matching the state default for shared-use paths.
Accuracy note: compiled from official and published sources, not yet re-verified against the primary source linked below. Confirm details there before relying on them.
Access by class
| Class | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | ✅ Allowed | Seattle Parks' multi-use trail rules permit Class 1 and 2; 15 mph limit for all users. |
| Class 2 | ✅ Allowed | Included in the same allowance; assistance stops at 20 mph. |
| Class 3 | ⚠️ Restricted | Not included in the multi-use trail allowance; roads and bike lanes instead. |
Change history
- 2026-07-30 · Re-verified against Seattle Parks' multi-use trail rules: Class 1 and 2 permitted with a 15 mph limit for all users; Class 3 not included. Replaced the bike-program homepage with the rules announcement.
Common questions
Are Class 1 e-bikes allowed in Seattle Burke-Gilman & City Trails (WA)?
Allowed. Seattle Parks' multi-use trail rules permit Class 1 and 2; 15 mph limit for all users. Rules are set by Seattle Parks & Recreation / SDOT; confirm before riding.
Are Class 2 e-bikes allowed in Seattle Burke-Gilman & City Trails (WA)?
Allowed. Included in the same allowance; assistance stops at 20 mph. Rules are set by Seattle Parks & Recreation / SDOT; confirm before riding.
Are Class 3 e-bikes allowed in Seattle Burke-Gilman & City Trails (WA)?
Restricted. Not included in the multi-use trail allowance; roads and bike lanes instead. Rules are set by Seattle Parks & Recreation / SDOT; confirm before riding.