Maryland
E-Bike Trails in Maryland
Explore Maryland e-bike trails including the B&O Trail, Capital Crescent, Great Allegheny Passage, and Patapsco Valley routes.
Maryland's trail network spans Baltimore County rail-trails, Montgomery County commuter paths, and the western terminus of the Great Allegheny Passage. Paved multi-use trails tend to be the most e-bike-friendly; natural-surface park trails often restrict throttle-equipped bikes.
Maryland adopted the three-class e-bike framework statewide, but county park systems and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources may impose additional restrictions on specific trails.
Filter listings by difficulty and e-bike class, then verify access on each trail's detail page. Our Maryland e-bike law guide explains statewide rules that apply before you hit the trail.
Maryland trail listings
B&A Trail
Paved 13-mile Anne Arundel rail-trail from Annapolis to Glen Burnie. E-bikes allowed on county trails with a 15 mph speed limit and scenic history stops.
- Distance:
- 13 mi
- Surface:
- paved
Capital Crescent Trail
Heavily used paved rail-trail from Bethesda toward Georgetown. Class 1 and 2 e-bikes only on Maryland segments; Class 3 barred on bicycle paths.
- Distance:
- 11 mi
- Surface:
- paved
Northeast Branch Trail
Paved Anacostia Tributary segment in Prince George's County linking neighborhoods to the regional river trail network with PG Parks e-bike rules.
- Distance:
- 7 mi
- Surface:
- paved
Great Allegheny Passage (MD Section)
Crushed-stone rail-trail through Allegany County from Cumberland toward Pennsylvania—long-distance touring with GAP e-bike equipment rules and 15 mph cap.
- Distance:
- 20 mi
- Surface:
- crushed stone
Patapsco Valley State Park Trails
Expansive DNR trail network near Baltimore with mixed surfaces. Class 1 e-bikes on select multi-use trails; natural singletrack may prohibit all e-bikes.
- Distance:
- 15 mi
- Surface:
- mixed
Northern Central Trail
DNR's 20-mile Torrey C. Brown crushed-stone rail-trail from Cockeysville to Pennsylvania—pedal-assist e-bikes permitted under Maryland DNR trail policy.
- Distance:
- 20 mi
- Surface:
- crushed stone
Indian Head Rail Trail
Flat 13-mile paved Charles County rail-trail through Mattawoman Creek forests—from White Plains to Indian Head with minimal road crossings.
- Distance:
- 13 mi
- Surface:
- paved
Assateague Island Trails
Coastal NPS riding on Bayberry Drive's paved bike path in Maryland—e-bikes allowed where bicycles are; nature trails and beaches remain off limits.
- Distance:
- 4 mi
- Surface:
- paved, sand