Things To Do on an eBike in Erie County, OH
Erie County's eBike riding sits on Lake Erie. The Sandusky Bay Pathway is a growing paved waterfront trail through Sandusky, the Huron River Greenway has two short rail-trail segments in Huron and Milan, and Kelleys Island, in Lake Erie, has a network of state park and village trails.
Ohio law allows Class 1 and Class 2 eBikes on shared-use paths unless the managing agency says no. On Kelleys Island State Park trails, ODNR allows only Class 1 eBikes on natural-surface trails.
Where to ride in Erie County
All three rides below are inside Erie County. The North Coast Inland Trail and the New London-Greenwich rail trail are in neighboring counties and are not covered here.
Named eBike routes and access checks
1. Sandusky Bay Pathway, Sandusky
The City of Sandusky is building the Sandusky Bay Pathway as a continuous waterfront trail for walking and biking along Sandusky's shoreline. Completed segments are Shoreline Drive (2020), Venice Road from Edgewater Avenue to Cold Creek (2021), Meigs Street from Sycamore Street to Water Street (2022), East Water Street from Meigs Street to Shoreline Drive (2024), and Cleveland Road from Cedar Point Drive to The Landing (2026), which includes a bridge over Pipe Creek near Castaway Bay.
The Firelands Current reports that the finished pathway will run about 9 miles inside city limits. A 1.5-mile section from Mills Street to Lions Park is expected to start construction in 2027, and two more sections have no funded schedule, so expect gaps between segments for now. An ODOT project will extend a trail from The Landing east to Rye Beach Road in Huron.
2. Huron River Greenway MetroPark Trail, Huron and Milan
TrailLink lists the Huron River Greenway MetroPark Trail at 1.8 miles of crushed stone in two separate segments, each just under a mile. The Huron segment runs south about 0.9 mile from DuPont Marsh State Nature Preserve off River Road, where you park, to a gate on River View Drive. The Milan segment runs north 0.9 mile from the end of North Main Street to a barricade. Private property lies past both ends.
Erie MetroParks says the Milan Towpath follows an early canal and railway through the site of a Moravian mission village, at 99 North Main Street in Milan, open 8 a.m. to dusk.
3. Kelleys Island trails
Kelleys Island State Park, at 920 Division Street, lists hiking and mountain bike trails, and is known for its glacial grooves, a short walk from the campground. Kelleys Island Trail and Bike says the island's trails are a network of paths on state, village and other public lands, including East Quarry single-track and mowed fire roads, and it posts a trail condition report.
eBike access: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources allows all three eBike classes on ODNR roads, Class 1 and Class 2 on paved or gravel trails built for bicycles, and only Class 1 on natural-surface and mountain bike trails where regular bikes are allowed. No eBikes are allowed on trails closed to bikes.
Ohio eBike laws and route permission
Ohio Revised Code 4511.522 allows Class 1 and Class 2 eBikes on bike paths and shared-use paths unless the local authority or state agency in control prohibits them by resolution, ordinance or rule. A Class 3 eBike may use such a path only if it is within or next to a highway or the controlling authority allows it, and every Class 3 must have a speedometer. No eBike may use a path meant mainly for mountain biking, hiking or horses, or a natural-surface trail historically reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the controlling authority allows it.
Half-day and full-day eBike plans
Half day: Ride the finished Sandusky Bay Pathway segments along the downtown waterfront and Cleveland Road, then add the Huron segment of the Huron River Greenway from DuPont Marsh.
Full day: Bring a Class 1 eBike to Kelleys Island, ride the island roads, and try the East Quarry trails after checking the trail report.
What not to ride in Erie County
A Class 2 or Class 3 eBike on Kelleys Island natural-surface trails. ODNR allows only Class 1 there.
Past the ends of the Huron River Greenway segments. TrailLink says private property lies beyond the gate and the barricade.
Gaps in the Sandusky Bay Pathway. Unfinished sections mean street riding between segments.
When to ride Erie County
Erie MetroParks opens the Milan Towpath from 8 a.m. to dusk. Before a Kelleys Island trip, check the trail report: its 2026 entries note trees down in April and trails recovered from a flood and freshly mowed by late July.
eBike rentals and shops
The card below is Lakefront E-Bike Rentals in Huron. Call ahead to confirm rental times and models. For sales and service, use the town pages.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Sandusky Bay Pathway?
The Firelands Current reports it will run about 9 miles inside Sandusky city limits when finished. Five segments are complete.
Which Sandusky Bay Pathway segment opened most recently?
Cleveland Road from Cedar Point Drive to The Landing, completed in 2026, with a bridge over Pipe Creek.
How long is the Huron River Greenway MetroPark Trail?
TrailLink lists 1.8 miles of crushed stone in two separate segments, one in Huron and one in Milan.
Can I ride an eBike on Kelleys Island trails?
On Kelleys Island State Park natural-surface trails, ODNR allows only Class 1 eBikes. All classes may use ODNR roads.
Can I ride a Class 3 eBike on an Ohio shared-use path?
Only if the path is within or next to a highway or the controlling authority allows it, under ORC 4511.522.
Is there an eBike rental in Erie County?
The card on this page lists Lakefront E-Bike Rentals in Huron.
All eBike shops in Erie County
See the Erie County eBike shops page for the full directory, and our Ohio eBike laws guide for state rules.