Things To Do on an eBike in Burlington County, NJ
Burlington County's published rides are a paved county greenway, two flat loops from Lumberton, and a long Pine Barrens loop, and none of the pages we read states an eBike rule.
The shops are on the eBike shops in Burlington page and the other town pages, and the directory lists no rental or tour operator in the county.
Where to ride in Burlington County
The Rancocas Creek Greenway is the closest thing to a trail ride, and the state's tour guides cover the longer loops on public roads.
A greenway in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Compared with Morris County, where the Park Commission states a Class 1 and 2 policy, Burlington County's published trail pages are silent, so the county parks office is the place to ask.
1. Rancocas Creek Greenway Trail, Delanco section
The newly opened part of the greenway extends from Amico Island in Delran to Pennington Park in Delanco. From Pennington Park the trail runs 0.9 miles through the park and then 0.62 miles behind the Newton's Landing development, all off-road through open space.
Distance: 2.23 miles one way from Pennington Park to the Pavilion Avenue bridge, plus 1.5 miles on the Riverside side to Amico Island; start: Pennington Park's eastern parking lot near the dog parks, in Delanco; surface: Paved.
eBike access: The county page does not mention eBikes. Call Burlington County Parks before bringing a motor-assisted bike. Etiquette and planning: The trail crosses open space and a creek bridge, so slow down at the crossing. Managing source: Newton's Landing Trail, Burlington County.
2. Burlington County Bikeways, two loops from Lumberton
The state describes the Star Bicycle Factory Loop, through Burlington City and Smithville, and the Burlington Pinelands Loop, through the Pine Barrens. Most of the land in the county is flat, so each loop is considered easy for most bicycle tourists.
Distance: Not published on the state's page; start: The Lumberton Municipal Building parking lot; surface: Public roads and some off-road segments; the Delaware River Heritage Trail is described as a work in progress.
eBike access: The state's guide does not mention eBikes, and the loops use public roads, so the state statute governs, as the guide leaves the question open. Etiquette and planning: Covering both loops in one day may be moderately challenging. Managing source: Burlington County Bikeways, NJDOT.
3. Pine Barrens River Ramble
The state calls this an easy loop with no hills through the Pinelands National Reserve, passing pine and oak forests, blueberry fields, cranberry bogs, and the Batsto, Mullica, and Wading rivers. It begins at historic Batsto Village.
Distance: 42.6 miles, or 29.3 miles on the shortened route; start: The Batsto parking area on County Route 542; surface: Public roads.
eBike access: The state's guide does not mention eBikes. A 42.6 mile ride is a battery-range question, so check your bike's range before you start, and read the guide for the route. Etiquette and planning: You can shorten the tour by turning left from County Route 652 onto County Route 542. Managing source: Pine Barrens River Ramble, NJDOT.
Planning a Burlington County ride
Ask Burlington County Parks at 609-265-5858 whether eBikes are allowed on the Rancocas Creek Greenway before you plan a ride.
The state's guides are undated and do not address eBikes, so use them only for route ideas.
Half-day and full-day eBike plans
Half day: Ride the Delanco section of the Rancocas Creek Greenway from Pennington Park to the Pavilion Avenue bridge and back.
Full day: Ride the shortened 29.3 mile Pine Barrens River Ramble from Batsto, with water and a charged battery.
What not to ride
The Delaware River Heritage Trail as a continuous route: The state describes it as a work in progress that combines on-road and off-road touring routes, so do not expect a continuous path.
When to ride Burlington County
Start early in Burlington from June through August, and carry water on any ride longer than a short loop.
Shop hubs
Listings in Burlington County come from 8 towns. A town page gives the address and phone for every shop in that town.
- eBike shops in Burlington (2)
- eBike shops in Mount Holly (2)
- eBike shops in Medford (3)
- eBike shops in Marlton (2)
- eBike shops in Palmyra (2)
- eBike shops in Evesham (1)
- eBike shops in Maple Shade (1)
- eBike shops in Shamong (1)
Rental and tour operators
The directory shows no rental counter here. Before you plan on renting, call the shops listed on the Burlington County eBike shops.
New Jersey eBike rules snapshot
New Jersey rewrote its eBike law in Public Law 2025, chapter 285, approved January 19, 2026. The statute no longer sorts bikes into Class 1, 2, and 3. R.S. 39:1-1 now defines a low-speed electric bicycle as a two-wheeled vehicle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor that assists only while you pedal and stops assisting at 20 miles an hour. A bike whose throttle can push it past 15 miles an hour, or whose pedal assist runs from 21 to 28 miles an hour, falls under the separate motorized bicycle definition. Bike makers and many land managers still use the Class 1, 2, and 3 labels, so read the posted sign.
Under N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.16, a low-speed electric bicycle may be used on streets, highways, roadways, and bicycle paths unless a local government or State agency prohibits it. It stays off a trail designated non-motorized with a natural-surface tread unless the local or State agency permits it. Chapter 285 also requires registration of low-speed electric bicycles and motorized bicycles, and a driver license or motorized bicycle license to operate one. Its section 11 allowed six months to comply, to July 19, 2026, and the Motor Vehicle Commission's eBike page now lists the requirements as in force, with fees waived until January 2027. Only motorized bicycles need liability insurance. Nobody under 15 may operate either kind.
Helmets: N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3q requires an approved helmet for any operator of a motorized bicycle at any age. For a low-speed electric bicycle the helmet law in 39:4-10.1 covers riders under 17 on a bicycle, which that section defines as human powered, so its reach is not clear, and the commission's 2026 eBike manual says motorized e-bike riders of any age need one. A motorized bicycle carries only the operator. The commission says an operator renting a low-speed bike from a commercial renter must be 16, while the statute's license exemption names only shared bikes run under a local government contract. Ask the shop which applies. Read our New Jersey eBike laws guide, then check the sign at the trailhead.
Land managers add their own rules on top of the statute. The State Park Service code, N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.25, lets bicycles use established roads and routes designated for them unless posted, and bars them from historic sites, walkways, natural trails, and hiking trails. We could not open the Department of Environmental Protection's own eBike pages, which block automated readers, so confirm a state park or state trail rule with the park office.
Counties and towns differ more than the state does. Where a trail sign, a county park rule, or a town ordinance says no eBikes, that rule controls. We name the managing source for each route below and mark what we could not confirm.
We found no Burlington County rule written for eBikes on the greenway. State land along the Pine Barrens loop falls under the State Park Service code, N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.25, and we could not read the Department of Environmental Protection's own pages.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Delanco section of the Rancocas Creek Greenway?
The county says 2.23 miles one way from Pennington Park to the Pavilion Avenue bridge.
Where does the Pine Barrens River Ramble start?
At the Batsto parking area on County Route 542.
How long is the Pine Barrens River Ramble?
42.6 miles, or 29.3 miles if shortened at County Route 652.
Where do the Burlington County Bikeways loops start?
At the Lumberton Municipal Building parking lot.
Is there a rental in Burlington County?
The directory lists no rental or tour card for the county.
Is the Rancocas Creek Greenway paved?
The county describes the trail as paved.
Do kids need a helmet on an eBike in New Jersey?
Treat it as yes. A child under 17 must wear a bicycle helmet on a bicycle under 39:4-10.1, and a motorized bicycle needs a helmet at any age under 39:4-14.3q. The New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center says the under-17 rule applies to e-bike users. See the New Jersey eBike laws guide.
Is registration required for an eBike in New Jersey?
Yes. N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3i, as amended by chapter 285, says a low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle may not be operated on public highways or public lands unless registered by its owner, who must be at least 15. The Motor Vehicle Commission has been taking registrations since late June 2026.
All shops in Burlington County
Every listing we hold for this county, 14 listings in 8 cities, is on the Burlington County eBike shops page.