Bike in County parks
Bike at of our 17 regional parks with dedicated bike-friendly trails.
For up-to-date trail closures, please call the trail hotline at (408) 355-2200 and press 3.
Mountain bikes
- Bicyclists share the trails with pedestrians and horseback riders.
- All bikes must stay on designated trails.
- Absolutely no reckless and/or negligent riding.
- Maximum speed is 15 MPH or slower when passing or in poor conditions.
- Yield to all other users and announce your passing to other users.
- All persons, regardless of age, operating a bicycle must wear an ANSI, Snell, or other state-approved helmet for head protection on unpaved trails in County Parks.
- Only class 1 and class 2 e-bikes are allowed.
- No fully motorized or battery-operated bicycles or devices are allowed.
Class 1 bikeways
All Park paved and dirt bikeways are class 1 bikeways. Class 1 bikeways are exclusively for bicyclists and pedestrians with limited vehicular interaction.
E-bike rules
| e-bike type | Class 1 bikeways | Helmut required | Age restriction | Pedal assist | Throttle | Max speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| class 1 | okay | under 18 | none | yes | 20 mph | |
| class 2 | okay | under 18 | none | yes | yes | 20 mph |
| class 3 | prohibited | all ages | 16 or older | yes | 20 mph |
| e-Bike Types | Description |
|---|---|
| Class 1 | The class 1 e-bike provides assistance only when you pedal, and stops assisting when you reach 20 mph—great for bike lanes, bike paths, roads or anywhere you'd take a traditional bike. |
| Class 2 | The class 2 e-bike is equipped with a throttle which provides a boost without pedaling, and stops assisting at 20 mph. |
| Class 3 | The class 3 e-bike is equipped with a speedometer, and only assists until the bike reaches 28 mph—an excellent choice for commuters. The most popular bikes fit into class 1 or class 3 because riders still want to pedal. |