Things To Do on an eBike in Logan County, OH
Logan County's trail ride is the north end of the Simon Kenton Trail, which starts in Bellefontaine and runs through West Liberty and Urbana to Springfield.
North of Urbana the trail is unpaved, and starting from Bellefontaine makes for a gradual downhill ride, per Logan County's transportation site.
Where to ride in Logan County
This guide covers the Simon Kenton Trail, the one long trail in Logan County it could verify. Its Logan County access points are Carter Avenue in Bellefontaine and the West Liberty Recycling Center.
Named eBike routes and access checks
1. Simon Kenton Trail, Bellefontaine to West Liberty and beyond
Logan County Rides describes a 35-mile paved and unpaved path that starts in Bellefontaine and goes through West Liberty and Urbana to Springfield, with a gradual downhill ride if you start in Bellefontaine. Its two Logan County access points are Carter Avenue in Bellefontaine and the West Liberty Recycling Center.
The Logan County Chronicle reports that the volunteer Kenton Trail Pathfinders cleared and chip sealed the path from the Bellefontaine trailhead to Urbana by 2019 and maintain that section. It notes the trail has no traffic, curves or hills, and that its chip seal surface resists black ice, so it can be used most of the winter.
eBike access: Miami Valley Trails lists the Simon Kenton Trail through Clark, Champaign and Logan counties, and its eBike policy welcomes Class 1 and Class 2 and does not permit Class 3.
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. No person under 16 may operate a Class 3, and every Class 3 needs a speedometer.
No class of eBike may use a path intended mainly for mountain biking, hiking or horses, or a natural-surface trail kept nonmotorized, unless the controlling authority allows it. ORC 4511.01 excludes electric bicycles from the definition of a motor vehicle. In Ohio state parks, the state parks rule allows Class 1 and Class 2 on paved and shared-use paths unless restrictions are posted, and allows only Class 1 on natural-surface trails designated as mountain bike trails.
Half-day and full-day eBike plans
Half day: Start at the Carter Avenue trailhead in Bellefontaine and ride south to the West Liberty access point and back.
Full day: Ride from Bellefontaine to Urbana on the unpaved northern section and back, or arrange a pickup in Urbana or Springfield for a one-way, mostly downhill ride.
What not to ride in Logan County
A Class 3 eBike on the Simon Kenton Trail. The Miami Valley Trails policy does not permit Class 3.
Natural-surface or mountain bike trails without permission. Ohio law keeps eBikes off them unless the manager allows it.
A thin road tire on the northern section. North of Urbana the trail is unpaved.
When to ride Logan County
The Chronicle reports the chip seal surface resists black ice and that the trail can be used most of the winter.
eBike shops and repair
The cards below are Forster E-bike's & Motorsports Repair in Bellefontaine, listed as an electric bicycle store, and Cycle Zone in Belle Center. Call ahead about eBike service.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Simon Kenton Trail start in Logan County?
At the Carter Avenue trailhead in Bellefontaine. The other Logan County access point is the West Liberty Recycling Center.
How long is the Simon Kenton Trail?
Logan County Rides describes a 35-mile path from Bellefontaine through West Liberty and Urbana to Springfield.
Is the Simon Kenton Trail paved in Logan County?
No. The Bellefontaine to Urbana section is unpaved; the Logan County Chronicle reports it was chip sealed by 2019.
Are eBikes allowed on the Simon Kenton Trail?
The Miami Valley Trails policy welcomes Class 1 and Class 2 eBikes and does not permit Class 3.
Can I ride the Simon Kenton Trail in winter?
The Logan County Chronicle reports its chip seal surface resists black ice and that it can be used most of the winter.
Who maintains the Bellefontaine to Urbana section?
The volunteer Kenton Trail Pathfinders, per the Logan County Chronicle.
Where can I get an eBike serviced in Logan County?
The cards on this page list Forster E-bike's & Motorsports Repair in Bellefontaine and Cycle Zone in Belle Center. Call ahead about eBike work.
All eBike shops in Logan County
See the Logan County eBike shops page for the full directory, and our Ohio eBike laws guide for state rules.