2 eBike Shops in Columbia County, OR
Columbia County lists two businesses: Fishhawk eCyclery in Vernonia, which the directory files as a bicycle rental service, and Barlow Bikes in St. Helens, a bicycle shop.
Vernonia sits at the northern end of the Banks-Vernonia State Trail, and the Crown Z Trail starts at the Multnomah Channel in Scappoose and ends at Vernonia Lake, so two long rail-and-logging-grade routes meet in the same small town.
Things to do on an eBike in Columbia County
eBike shops by city
Cards are grouped by town below. Each town page carries the same shops with links to their detail listings.
Where to ride in Columbia County
Oregon State Parks describes the Banks-Vernonia State Trail as the state's first rails-to-trails park, with a paved 8-foot trail for hikers and bicyclists beside a narrower gravel trail for horses, 13 bridges, and the 733-foot Buxton Trestle.
Columbia County Parks calls the Crown Z Trail a partially paved, partially gravel former logging route with trailheads that offer parking, picnic areas, restrooms and bicycle repair stations. The National Park Service's trail page lists it as 22 miles and mostly gravel.
eBike rules in Oregon
Oregon sorts eBikes into three classes in ORS 801.258. A Class 1 assists only while you pedal and stops assisting at 20 miles an hour. A Class 2 can be propelled by its motor without pedaling and also stops at 20. A Class 3 assists only while you pedal, stops at 28, and must have a speedometer. The statute states no motor wattage limit for an eBike; the 1,000-watt figure in the code belongs to the motor assisted scooter definition, so guides that quote it for eBikes are using a different rule. Under ORS 814.405, an electric assisted bicycle counts as a bicycle, not a motor vehicle, unless a statute says otherwise.
A rider 16 or older may ride any class without a license or other driving privilege (ORS 807.020). House Bill 4007, signed April 7, 2026, changes that on January 1, 2027: a Class 1 rider may be 14, Class 2 and Class 3 riders stay at 16, and a Class 1 or 2 rider of any age may ride in a bicycle safety program. Until then the minimum is 16 for every class. Under ORS 814.410, operating an eBike on a sidewalk is a Class D traffic violation. The state bicycle manual says eBike riders may use bicycle lanes and paths, and that cities, counties and land owners often set their own rules, especially in parks and on trails.
Oregon requires a helmet for a rider under 16 on a bicycle on a public road or premises open to the public, with a presumptive $25 fine (ORS 814.485); the state bicycle manual tells every rider under 16 to wear one. The statute borrows the human-powered bicycle definition, so the state's treatment of an eBike as a bicycle is the reason to expect it to apply. HB 4007 moves the duty to ORS 814.486 on January 1, 2027. We found no adult helmet rule and no eBike title, registration, or insurance requirement. Read our Oregon eBike laws guide, then check the sign at the trailhead.
Cities in Columbia County
Open the page for the town you plan to visit: eBike shops in Vernonia and eBike shops in St Helens. Open the town where you plan to stay.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I rent an eBike in Columbia County?
The directory lists Fishhawk eCyclery in Vernonia as a bicycle rental service. Call ahead to confirm its fleet, since a listing does not show which classes are on hand.
Are eBikes allowed on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail?
Yes. The Oregon State Parks trail page says a person may operate an eBike on roads and trails eight feet or wider unless posted, and says the trail fits that description.
How long is the Crown Z Trail?
Columbia County calls it a 23-mile trail from Chapman Landing in Scappoose to the Holce Street Trailhead in Vernonia. The National Park Service lists 22 miles.
Who has to wear a helmet on an eBike in Oregon?
Children under 16, whether they ride or are carried. ORS 814.486 makes it an offense to carry a child under 16 without approved headgear, and ORS 814.485 covers the child rider. Adult riders are not covered.