I should add that anyone riding on county land should be very careful. At the moment Rangers are writing warning tickets, but that could change any day at their discretion. I don't know what the actual charge or fine would be.
If we were able to persuade the county to accept ebikes, it would likely follow the guidelines set by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. They are:
Class 1 E-bikes are permitted on approved mountain bike trails and roads, provided they meet all the following standards:
- Electric motor less than 750 watts
- Fully functional pedals
- Weight not exceeding 75 lbs.
- Maximum speed less than 20 mph
- Does not have capacity to be completely self-propelled (must be pedaled to engage electric motor)
Class 2 and 3 E-bikes are not permitted on approved mountain bike trails and roads in state forests.
We haven't been told these would be the guidelines, but in all of our discussions I do know class 3 bikes, which are not legal in PA, will not be accepted and class 2 throttles are not looked on favorably.