Things To Do on an eBike in Clark County, IN
Shop through eBike shops in Clarksville, see the Clark County eBike shops hub for repair contacts, and read our Indiana eBike laws guide before you pick a trail.
Where to ride in Clark County
The spine of riding here is the Ohio River Greenway. It is 7.5 miles long, paved, and runs through Clark and Floyd counties. Its east endpoint is Big Four Station in Jeffersonville and its west endpoint is West 10th Street in New Albany. Notable trailheads along it include Big Four Station, Ashland Park, Falls of the Ohio State Park, Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Park, East 18th Street Trailhead, and New Albany Riverfront.
Other trails join the Greenway: the Clarksville Heritage Trail, the Levee Trail, the Clarksville Discovery Trail, and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. The Levee Trail runs south along the Ohio River to the Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center. At the Jeffersonville end, the Greenway meets the Big Four Pedestrian Bridge, which extends into Kentucky. The Town of Clarksville publishes details for the Discovery Trail, and Jeffersonville Parks publishes details for Big 4 Station.
The five routes below are the ones our sources let us describe with a published distance. Where a source gave no eBike-specific rule, we say so. In that case the Indiana state default applies, and the posted sign at the trailhead is what you follow.
eBike shop hubs
Use the city directory for addresses, phone numbers, detail pages, and claim links. A directory card is a contact lead, not proof of current rental stock or of trail access.
eBikeLocal lists 3 electric bike shops in Clarksville and says Clarksville dealers carry Trek and Giant. Scheller's Fitness & Cycling is listed at 1000 Veterans Parkway, Clarksville, IN 47129, and CyclingCompass lists its brands as Trek, Electra, Surly, Denago, 45nrth, and Teravail. RoostMode lists its services as sales, repair, and e-bike. CyclingCompass says Scheller's offers bike repair, bike fitting, bike rentals, and local delivery. Clarksville Schwinn is listed at 111 W Lewis and Clark Pkwy and is listed as carrying Giant. SunnySide E-Bike Sales & Rentals is listed at 1400 Main St Suite 108, Clarksville, IN. Call any of them before you plan a ride around a rental or a repair.
Named eBike routes and access checks
1. Ohio River Greenway (7.5 miles)
Start: Big Four Station in Jeffersonville is the east endpoint, and West 10th Street in New Albany is the west endpoint. Ashland Park, Falls of the Ohio State Park, Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Park, East 18th Street Trailhead, and New Albany Riverfront are other notable trailheads, so you can start mid-trail.
Surface: paved. Listed uses are walking, biking, and running.
eBike rule: the source lists motorized vehicles as not allowed and does not say how it treats eBikes. We found no eBike-specific rule, so the Indiana state default applies. Indiana bars Class 3 from bicycle and multiuse paths unless the path is roadway-adjacent or expressly authorized, so a Class 3 rider should ask the manager and read the sign. Check posted signs at every trailhead.
Etiquette and planning: walkers and runners share the path with bikes, so hold a speed you can stop from near trailheads. Several connector trails meet the Greenway, so watch for riders joining from the side.
2. Clarksville Heritage Trail (1.6 miles)
Start: The Clarksville Heritage Trail runs from Colgate Park at E. Montgomery Ave. and Marriott Dr. to the Clarksville Levee Trail south of Browns Station Way/Old Indiana 62. Parking for the Clarksville Heritage Trail is available at Midway Park off Browns Station Way/Old Indiana 62 and at Colgate Park.
Surface: asphalt. The trail occupies an abandoned Dinky Line railroad corridor.
Class rules and age limits for Indiana are in our Indiana eBike laws guide.
Etiquette and planning: cyclists share the road with vehicles for a short distance on S. Clark Boulevard before the off-road route resumes at Harrison Avenue. Treat that stretch as road riding and slow down for it.
3. Discovery Trail (1.9 miles)
Start: the trailhead is on Eastern Boulevard near the Duke Energy property, across from Lynwood Drive, where parking is available. You can also park at Ray Lawrence Park, 1100 Irving Drive, Clarksville. There are pedestrian trailheads in Ray Lawrence Park and Beechwood Park.
Surface: asphalt multi-use trail along a former CSX rail corridor. It runs southwest from Applegate Lane to Silver Creek, where it merges with the Ohio River Greenway.
Etiquette and planning: street crossings are at grade and signalized, except the furthest west, which passes under Old Indiana 62. Stop for the signal and do not time the light on a throttle. The trail connects to the Levee Trail, Heritage Trail, and Lewis and Clark Trail.
4. Big Four Bridge (about 0.5 mile)
Start: Big 4 Station Park in Jeffersonville, a 10-acre park at the Indiana entrance of the bridge. Its amenities include a playground, water feature, bathrooms, parking, picnic tables, and a pavilion.
Distance and surface: the bridge itself is approximately 1/2 mile (2,562 ft.) long, and each ramp is 1/4 mile long. Waterfront Park says the entire distance totals two miles, while the Jeffersonville Parks Department puts the entrance in Jeffersonville to the exit in Louisville at approximately 1 mile. We found no published surface, so check on site. It was built in 1895 as a railroad bridge and connects Louisville's Waterfront Park to Jeffersonville.
eBike rule: bridge rules prohibit motorized vehicles, including electric scooters, mopeds, motorcycles and cars, while personal mobility scooters and motorized wheelchairs are allowed. The source does not say how it treats eBikes, so ask the bridge manager before you bring one.
Etiquette and planning: pets are not allowed except service animals, and skateboards and skates are not allowed.
5. Jeffersonville Greenway extension (0.35 miles)
Start: the Jeffersonville end of the Ohio River Greenway. The extension opened in June 2026 and runs the trail west beneath the Interstate 65 bridge.
Surface: asphalt multi-use.
Etiquette and planning: the extension comes close to Falls of the Ohio State Park, where a short sidewalk connection links into the existing trail in Clarksville. Treat the sidewalk link as a sidewalk, walk or roll slowly, and give pedestrians room.
Half-day and full-day eBike plans
Half day, Discovery Trail: park at the Eastern Boulevard trailhead across from Lynwood Drive or at Ray Lawrence Park. Ride the 1.9-mile asphalt trail southwest to Silver Creek, where it merges with the Ohio River Greenway, and ride back. Stop for the signals at each street crossing.
Half day, Heritage Trail: start at Colgate Park and ride the 1.6-mile Clarksville Heritage Trail to the Clarksville Levee Trail. Share the road on S. Clark Boulevard until the off-road route resumes at Harrison Avenue. Park at Colgate Park or Midway Park.
Full day, Greenway end to end: start at Big Four Station and ride the paved 7.5-mile Ohio River Greenway to West 10th Street in New Albany. Use the listed trailheads, such as Falls of the Ohio State Park or Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Park, as places to stop. Then ride back, and decide at the halfway point whether your battery still covers the return.
Add-on, Big Four Station: Big 4 Station has bathrooms, parking, picnic tables, and a pavilion. It is a sensible place to start or finish the day. Walk onto the Big Four Bridge only after you have confirmed how its motorized-vehicle rule treats your bike.
A good plan starts with one documented route and one fallback. Choose the shorter confirmed outing first and keep the second route as a real alternative. Note whether each distance is a loop, one way, or set by your turnaround, then budget the full return. Surface, temperature, wind, rider weight, assist level, and tire pressure all change consumption, so leave a reserve. If the published information for a route is incomplete, shorten the ride instead of guessing.
Call a Clarksville shop about repairs or rentals before you drive. A shop cannot override a park, a trail manager, a road closure, or a private owner. Keep the trail manager's source open on the same phone that holds your route.
What not to ride in Clark County
A Class 3 on a path without permission: Indiana bars Class 3 from bicycle and multiuse paths unless the path is roadway-adjacent or expressly authorized. If you cannot find an authorization, do not assume one.
The Big Four Bridge on a bike you have not cleared: its rules prohibit motorized vehicles, including electric scooters, mopeds, and motorcycles, and we found no eBike-specific statement. Ask first.
The S. Clark Boulevard stretch of the Heritage Trail at speed: cyclists share the road with vehicles there for a short distance. Ride it as road traffic.
Discovery Trail street crossings on a throttle: crossings are at grade and signalized. Stop on red and cross with the signal.
The Greenway with a horse or a motor vehicle: the Ohio River Greenway lists motorized vehicles and equestrians as not allowed.
A route with a closure notice: if a manager posts a closure, turn around. Do not bypass barriers or cross private property to complete a loop.
When to ride Clark County
Our Indiana state guide lists April through October as the best time to ride in Indiana. We have no county-specific season data beyond that, so check the weather and the manager's notices on the morning you go. After rain or cold snaps, look for closures before you load the bike. Early starts leave you more battery margin on the longer Greenway day.
Indiana eBike rules snapshot
Indiana uses three classes. Class 1 eBikes only assist while you pedal, cutting off at 20 mph. Class 2 eBikes add a throttle that can move the bike without pedaling, also capped at 20 mph. Class 3 eBikes are pedal-assist only, but the motor keeps helping up to 28 mph. No license or registration is required for compliant Indiana eBikes.
Where a trail source in this guide gave no eBike rule, treat the state default as the rule and follow the posted sign. Read our full Indiana eBike laws guide, then check with the trail manager. eBikeLocal's Clarksville page also links to an Indiana eBike laws resource covering class restrictions, helmet requirements, and trail access. For the county overview, see the Clark County hub.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best eBike ride in Clark County, IN?
The Ohio River Greenway, a paved 7.5-mile trail connecting New Albany, Clarksville, and Jeffersonville. Its east endpoint is Big Four Station in Jeffersonville and its west endpoint is West 10th Street in New Albany. Sources list walking, biking and running as uses and do not allow motorized vehicles. They give no eBike-specific rule, so follow the Indiana default and posted signs.
Can I ride a Class 3 eBike on Clark County trails?
Indiana bars Class 3 from bicycle and multiuse paths unless the path is roadway-adjacent or expressly authorized. Ask the trail manager and check posted signs before riding a Class 3 on the Greenway, Heritage Trail, or Discovery Trail.
Can I take an eBike on the Big Four Bridge?
Bridge rules prohibit motorized vehicles, including electric scooters, mopeds, motorcycles and cars, while personal mobility scooters and motorized wheelchairs are allowed. The source does not say how it treats eBikes, so ask the Jeffersonville Parks Department before you go.
Where do I park for the Discovery Trail?
Parking is at the trailhead on Eastern Boulevard across from Lynwood Drive. Riders can also park at Ray Lawrence Park, 1100 Irving Drive, Clarksville.
Where do I park for the Clarksville Heritage Trail?
Parking is available at Midway Park off Browns Station Way/Old Indiana 62 and at Colgate Park.
Is there a new section of the Ohio River Greenway?
A 0.35-mile asphalt multi-use extension in Jeffersonville opened in June 2026, extending the trail west beneath the Interstate 65 bridge. It comes close to Falls of the Ohio State Park, where a short sidewalk connection links into the existing trail in Clarksville.
Do I need a license to ride an eBike in Indiana?
No license or registration is required for compliant Indiana eBikes. Class 3 operators must be at least 15, and Class 3 operators and passengers under 18 must wear helmets.
Where can I buy or repair an eBike in Clark County, IN?
eBikeLocal lists 3 electric bike shops in Clarksville and says Clarksville dealers carry Trek and Giant. Scheller's Fitness and Cycling is listed at 1000 Veterans Parkway, Clarksville, with phone (812) 288-6100. Call before you travel to confirm the service you need.
Local shop contacts
All eBike shops in Clark County
The full directory is on the Clark County eBike shops and repair contacts page.