Things To Do on an eBike in Warren County, OH
Warren County holds more than 27 miles of the paved Little Miami Scenic Trail, from just north of Loveland through Morrow to Corwin. It is part of Little Miami State Park, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources allows Class 1 and Class 2 eBikes on its paved trails.
From the Little Miami, the nearly 10-mile Lebanon-Countryside YMCA Trail, paved and mostly flat with a few hills, runs to historic downtown Lebanon. For short family rides, the Warren County Park District points cyclists to the park roads at Armco Park and the paved paths at Landen-Deerfield Park.
Where to ride in Warren County
The Warren County Park District says several of its parks sit near the 78-mile Little Miami Scenic Trail and can serve as starting points, and that the trail links into the 350-plus-mile Miami Valley regional trail network. All four rides below are in Warren County.
Named eBike routes and access checks
1. Little Miami Scenic Trail, Loveland to Corwin
The Warren County Convention and Visitors Bureau says the trail enters Warren County just north of downtown Loveland and that Corwin, more than 27 miles on, is about the end of the county's section. It is mostly shaded and runs beside the Little Miami River. Loveland to Morrow is about 13.2 miles, and Morrow to Corwin is 14.2 miles, passing Oregonia.
eBike access: The county section is part of Little Miami State Park, owned and operated by ODNR, which has a staging area with parking and seasonal restrooms in Corwin and trailside stops in Oregonia, Morrow, South Lebanon and Fosters. ODNR allows Class 1 and Class 2 eBikes on paved or gravel trails meant for bicycles. Park rules require stopping at posted road crossings, an audible signal when passing, and front and rear lights at night, and they ban headphones while cycling.
Park District access points: Morrow Veterans Park is 40 feet from the trail, Hisey Park 750 feet via Middletown Road, Clint Fultz River Park 400 feet via Corwin Avenue, and Bowman Park a third of a mile via Corwin Avenue. Overnight parking needs permission in advance from the Park District at 513-695-3980.
2. Lebanon-Countryside YMCA Trail, Lebanon to the Little Miami
Tri-State Trails describes a paved, mostly flat shared-use path with a few hills, running nearly 10 miles from historic downtown Lebanon to the Little Miami Scenic Trail between the Kings Mills and South Lebanon access points, past the Countryside YMCA. The City of Lebanon owns and maintains roughly 13 miles of paved trail, including branches to Turtle Creek Nature Preserve, Colonial Park, Harmon Park, the Premier Health bike park and Mason Sports Park.
3. Armco Park road network
The Park District says Armco Park has an extensive park roadway network that is friendly for cyclists of all ability levels. It is a Park District park, so follow its posted rules and keep to the roads.
4. Landen-Deerfield Park paths
Landen-Deerfield Park has one mile of multi-use paved trails and a roadway network, according to the Park District. It is a short, flat warm-up loop rather than a destination ride.
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 class of eBike may use a path intended mainly for mountain biking, hiking or horses, or a natural-surface trail historically kept nonmotorized, unless the controlling authority authorizes it. On ODNR land, all three classes may use park roads, and Class 1 eBikes may use natural-surface trails where regular bikes are allowed.
Half-day and full-day eBike plans
Half day: Ride the Little Miami Scenic Trail from Morrow Veterans Park south toward Loveland and turn around when you have used half your range.
Full day: Ride from downtown Lebanon down the Lebanon-Countryside YMCA Trail to the Little Miami, then north along the river toward Morrow, and return the same way.
What not to ride in Warren County
A Class 3 eBike on the Little Miami Scenic Trail. ODNR allows only Class 1 and Class 2 on its hard-surface trails.
Mountain bike, hiking or horse trails with a Class 2 or Class 3. Ohio law keeps eBikes off them unless the manager allows it, and ODNR allows only Class 1 on its natural-surface bike trails.
The trail at night without lights. Little Miami State Park requires a white front light and red rear light after dark.
When to ride Warren County
Little Miami State Park is open dawn to dusk, and its riverside trail is mostly shaded, which makes it a good summer ride.
eBike shops and repair
The cards below are Everybody Cycling and System Cycle in Springboro and Morrow Bike Shop in Morrow, a trail town on the Little Miami Scenic Trail. Call ahead about eBike service.
Frequently asked questions
Are eBikes allowed on the Little Miami Scenic Trail?
Class 1 and Class 2 are. The trail in Warren County is part of Little Miami State Park, and ODNR allows those classes on paved trails meant for bicycles.
How long is the Little Miami Scenic Trail in Warren County?
More than 27 miles, from just north of Loveland through Morrow to Corwin, per the Warren County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Where can I park for the Little Miami Scenic Trail?
Warren County Park District parks near the trail include Morrow Veterans Park, Hisey Park, Clint Fultz River Park and Bowman Park. ODNR also has a staging area in Corwin.
How long is the Lebanon-Countryside YMCA Trail?
Nearly 10 miles from downtown Lebanon to the Little Miami Scenic Trail, with over 3 miles of branch trails.
Can I ride a Class 3 eBike on a bike path in Ohio?
Only if the path is within or next to a highway, or the authority that controls it allows Class 3.
What are Little Miami State Park hours?
Dawn to dusk daily, per ODNR.
Where can I get an eBike serviced in Warren County?
The cards on this page list Morrow Bike Shop in Morrow and Everybody Cycling in Springboro. Call ahead about eBike work.
All eBike shops in Warren County
See the Warren County eBike shops page for the full directory, and our Ohio eBike laws guide for state rules.